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1540 VALLEY ST

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1.5
Baths
1,640 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$626 (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.$17,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.

E
Ray Thompson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Gadsden Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.86%
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.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

1540 Valley St 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Gadsden 35901

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1540 Valley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²50% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac76% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than197975% of homes64% of homes

About 1540 Valley St

When did 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL last sell?

1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL?

1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL built?

1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL?

1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Ray Thompson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Gadsden Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Gadsden City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,474 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1979 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Valley St, Gadsden, AL was $626. The county assessed it at $17,400.

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