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$265,000$107 / 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 86How 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

1520 TROPICAL CIR

ALABASTER, AL 35007
2
Baths
2,487 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$265K
$228K low$302K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,504 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$27,860 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
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

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

H
Thompson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Thompson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Meadow View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.6 mi

District: Alabaster City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35007These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.29,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,653
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,146
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

1520 Tropical Cir 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 73% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Older than 83% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Alabaster 35007

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

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$100K$556K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Alabaster 35007.

How it measures up in Alabaster 35007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alabaster 35007.

Estimated value$265,000
CheaperTypical $280,071Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 1520 Tropical Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlabaster 35007Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,00042% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1077% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,487 ft²86% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac20% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than197823% of homes17% of homes

About 1520 Tropical Cir

How much is 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL is $265,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $227,688 to $302,312. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL last sell?

1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL last sold on Aug 30, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL?

1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,487 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL built?

1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL?

1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL is assigned to Thompson High School (high), rated B+; Thompson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Meadow View Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Alabaster City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL compare to other homes in Alabaster 35007?

Among the 9,508 homes in Alabaster 35007, it is worth more than 42% of them ($265,000 against a typical $280,071), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($107 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,487 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1978 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 27% 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 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1520 Tropical Cir, Alabaster, AL was $1,504. The county assessed it at $27,860.

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