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$297,714$111 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

12596 US HIGHWAY 278 E

PIEDMONT, AL 36272
1
Baths
2,678 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$298K
$248K low$348K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$440 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Hokes Bluff Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi
E
Hokes Bluff Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.3 mi
H
Hokes Bluff High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Etowah County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36272These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,823
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,425
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,070
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

12596 Us Highway 278 E 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 Piedmont 36272
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Piedmont 36272

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

This home
$33K$488K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Piedmont 36272.

How it measures up in Piedmont 36272

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piedmont 36272.

Estimated value$297,714
CheaperTypical $148,066Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 12596 Us Highway 278 E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiedmont 36272Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,71488% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11158% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than2,678 ft²95% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac37% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than199271% of homes75% of homes

About 12596 Us Highway 278 E

How much is 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL is $297,714 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $247,558 to $347,870. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL last sell?

12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL?

12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL has 1 bathrooms, 2,678 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL built?

12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL?

12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL is assigned to Hokes Bluff Middle School (middle), rated B; Hokes Bluff Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hokes Bluff High School (high), rated D. All sit in Etowah County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL compare to other homes in Piedmont 36272?

Among the 4,901 homes in Piedmont 36272, it is worth more than 88% of them ($297,714 against a typical $148,066), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($111 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,678 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1992 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 80% 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 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12596 Us Highway 278 E, Piedmont, AL was $440. The county assessed it at $14,760.

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