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$255,391$179 / 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 94How 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 $244,000 on Mar 8, 2024

1296 LEE ROAD 281

SALEM, AL 36874
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,425 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$255K
$239K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$244,000 · Mar 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$949 (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.$23,220 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.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

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
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.4 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

1296 Lee Road 281 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 less than 77% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Salem 36874

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

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$146K$811K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$255,391
CheaperTypical $360,431Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 2.31 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 1296 Lee Road 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,39123% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17946% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²27% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac18% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than201379% of homes78% of homes

About 1296 Lee Road 281

How much is 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is $255,391 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $238,831 to $271,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sell?

1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sold on Mar 8, 2024 for $244,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL built?

1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is assigned to Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 23% of them ($255,391 against a typical $360,431), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($179 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 2.31 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2013 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 23% 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 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was $949. The county assessed it at $23,220.

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