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$756,523$212 / 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 89How 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 $180,000 on Aug 18, 2020

159 EMILY CIR

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3.5
Baths
3,576 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.
3.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$757K
$677K low$836K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Aug 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,748 (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.$63,080 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$630,660

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.3.15
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 84 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Oak Mountain Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.4 mi
H
Oak Mountain High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35242These 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.70
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 100.69

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

159 Emily 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 more than 92% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Shelby County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Birmingham 35242

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35242

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

This home
$239K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Birmingham 35242.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35242.

Estimated value$756,523
CheaperTypical $574,227Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area3,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size3.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 159 Emily Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$756,52374% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21257% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than3,576 ft²74% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.15 ac96% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than200574% of homes71% of homes

About 159 Emily Cir

How much is 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL is $756,523 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $676,706 to $836,340. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL last sell?

159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL last sold on Aug 18, 2020 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL?

159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,576 square feet of living space and a 3.15-acre lot.

When was 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL built?

159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL?

159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Oak Mountain Middle School (middle), rated A; Oak Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Oak Mountain High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 18,341 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than 74% of them ($756,523 against a typical $574,227), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($212 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 74% of them (3,576 ft² against a typical 2,831 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (3.15 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2005 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 92% 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 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Emily Cir, Birmingham, AL was $2,748. The county assessed it at $63,080.

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