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$306,027$203 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $146,900 on Jul 22, 2014

1531 LEE ROAD 281

SALEM, AL 36874
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,509 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.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$306K
$281K low$331K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,900 · Jul 22, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,042 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$24,320 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
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 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

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 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.3 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.1 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

1531 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Newer than 81% 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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$151K$837K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$306,027
CheaperTypical $359,230Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,509 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 1.95 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 1531 Lee Road 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,02736% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20365% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,509 ft²33% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac18% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than201481% of homes79% of homes

About 1531 Lee Road 281

How much is 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is $306,027 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $280,749 to $331,305. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sell?

1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sold on Jul 22, 2014 for $146,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,509 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL built?

1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is assigned to Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Smiths Station High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1531 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 36% of them ($306,027 against a typical $359,230), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($203 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,509 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 1.95 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2014 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 37% 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 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1531 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was $1,042. The county assessed it at $24,320.

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