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$304,898$173 / 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

12881 FORDS VALLEY RD

PIEDMONT, AL 36272
1
Baths
1,758 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.
165.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$305K
$254K low$356K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,474 (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.$40,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$584,600

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.68 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.165.75
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 7.3 mi
E
Hokes Bluff Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.3 mi
H
Hokes Bluff High SchoolC-
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

12881 Fords Valley Rd 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 89% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Among the largest lots in Piedmont 36272

What homes are worth in Piedmont 36272

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

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$35K$500K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$304,898
CheaperTypical $148,002Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size165.75 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 12881 Fords Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiedmont 36272Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$304,89889% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17388% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,758 ft²70% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than165.75 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than196037% of homes41% of homes

About 12881 Fords Valley Rd

How much is 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL is $304,898 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,531 to $356,265. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL last sell?

12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL?

12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,758 square feet of living space and a 165.75-acre lot.

When was 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL built?

12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL?

12881 Fords Valley Rd, 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 C-. All sit in Etowah County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL compare to other homes in Piedmont 36272?

Among the 4,901 homes in Piedmont 36272, it is worth more than 89% of them ($304,898 against a typical $148,002), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($173 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,758 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (165.75 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1960 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 81% 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 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12881 Fords Valley Rd, Piedmont, AL was $1,474. The county assessed it at $40,640.

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