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$170,391$129 / 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 85How 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 $106,000 on Dec 22, 2016

1521 KING JAMES DR

ALABASTER, AL 35007
2
Baths
1,318 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.
3,237 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$170K
$145K low$196K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$106,000 · Dec 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$815 (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.$15,100 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,880

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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(3)

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.

M
Thompson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Thompson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Creek View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.7 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

1521 King James Dr 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 92% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Older than 76% 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.

This home
$91K$576K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$170,391
CheaperTypical $279,720Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,798 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size3,237 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1521 King James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlabaster 35007Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$170,39110% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12919% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,318 ft²14% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,237 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than198532% of homes24% of homes

About 1521 King James Dr

How much is 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL is $170,391 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $145,110 to $195,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL last sell?

1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL last sold on Dec 22, 2016 for $106,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL?

1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,318 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL built?

1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL?

1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL is assigned to Thompson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Thompson High School (high), rated B+; Creek 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 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL compare to other homes in Alabaster 35007?

Among the 9,504 homes in Alabaster 35007, it is worth more than 10% of them ($170,391 against a typical $279,720), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($129 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,318 ft² against a typical 1,798 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,237 ft² against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1985 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 8% 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 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1521 King James Dr, Alabaster, AL was $815. The county assessed it at $15,100.

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