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$273,140$202 / 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 96How 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

1236 COUNTY ROAD 196

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,352 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$273K
$263K low$283K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$455 (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.$24,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$123,500

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.1.03
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 2.5 mi
H
Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 7–12 · 3.3 mi
M
W F Burns Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 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

1236 County Road 196 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Chambers County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Chambers County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Chambers County

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
$44K$682K

This home is worth more than 74% of 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$273,140
CheaperTypical $167,666Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 1236 County Road 196 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,14074% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20283% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²45% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac68% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than200890% of homes94% of homes

About 1236 County Road 196

How much is 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL is $273,140 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $263,038 to $283,242. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL last sell?

1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL last sold on Oct 24, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL?

1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

When was 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL built?

1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL?

1236 County Road 196, 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 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,924 homes in Valley 36854, it is worth more than 74% of them ($273,140 against a typical $167,666), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($202 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2008 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Chambers County, it is worth more than 88% of 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 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1236 County Road 196, Valley, AL was $455. The county assessed it at $24,700.

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