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$28,897$19 / 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 66How 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

1281 CALIFORNIA ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,516 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$29K
$19K low$39K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$528 (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.$12,416 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,576
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,080

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyChambers
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.Deck · 200 ft²Porch · 408 ft²

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 · 2.4 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

1281 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 96% 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
$44K$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$28,897
CheaperTypical $167,625Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$19
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1281 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,897almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,516 ft²58% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes10% of homes

About 1281 California St

How much is 1281 California St, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 California St, Valley, AL is $28,897 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $18,969 to $38,825. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 California St, Valley, AL last sell?

1281 California St, Valley, AL last sold on Jul 12, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 California St, Valley, AL?

1281 California St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms and 1,516 square feet of living space.

When was 1281 California St, Valley, AL built?

1281 California St, Valley, AL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 California St, Valley, AL?

1281 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 1281 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 ($28,897 against a typical $167,625), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($19 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,516 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Chambers County, it is worth more than 2% 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 1281 California St, Valley, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 California St, Valley, AL was $528. The county assessed it at $12,416.

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