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$21,113$14 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on May 16, 2025

1159 CALIFORNIA ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,464 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1700
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$21K
$13K low$30K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · May 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$585 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,752 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,632
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHAMBERS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fairfax Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.3 mi
H
Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 7–12 · 2.4 mi
M
W F Burns Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Chambers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36854These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,475
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1159 California St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Valley 36854
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Valley 36854
  • Older than 97% of homes in Valley 36854

What homes are worth in Valley 36854

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$42K$681K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Valley 36854.

How it measures up in Valley 36854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley 36854.

Estimated value$21,113
CheaperTypical $168,050Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$14
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1700
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 1159 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$21,113almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,464 ft²54% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac45% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than17003% of homes7% of homes

About 1159 California St

How much is 1159 California St, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1159 California St, Valley, AL is $21,113 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $12,592 to $29,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1159 California St, Valley, AL last sell?

1159 California St, Valley, AL last sold on May 16, 2025 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1159 California St, Valley, AL?

1159 California St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,464 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 1159 California St, Valley, AL built?

1159 California St, Valley, AL was built in 1700, making it 326 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1159 California St, Valley, AL?

1159 California St, Valley, AL is assigned to Fairfax Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley High School (high), rated D+; W F Burns Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Chambers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1159 California St, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,924 homes in Valley 36854, it is worth more than almost none of them ($21,113 against a typical $168,050), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($14 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,464 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1700 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Chambers County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1159 California St, Valley, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1159 California St, Valley, AL was $585. The county assessed it at $13,752.

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