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$119,483$216 / 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 75How 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

1608 WHITSON ST

ATHENS, AL 35611
1
Baths
552 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$119K
$89K low$149K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$494 (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.$12,340 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLimestone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 112 ft²

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

E
James L. Cowart Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Athens Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Athens High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35611These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.30,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,749
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

1608 Whitson 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Limestone County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Among the smallest homes in Athens 35611
  • Older than 82% of homes in Limestone County

What homes are worth in Athens 35611

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

This home
$69K$784K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Athens 35611.

How it measures up in Athens 35611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35611.

Estimated value$119,483
CheaperTypical $217,639Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1608 Whitson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35611Limestone County
Estimated valuepricier than$119,48313% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21690% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than552 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac42% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197038% of homes18% of homes

About 1608 Whitson St

How much is 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL is $119,483 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,476 to $149,490. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL?

1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL has 1 bathrooms, 552 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL built?

1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL?

1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL is assigned to James L. Cowart Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Athens Middle School (middle), rated C-; Athens High School (high), rated A. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35611?

Among the 10,244 homes in Athens 35611, it is worth more than 13% of them ($119,483 against a typical $217,639), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($216 against a typical $139), it is bigger than almost none of them (552 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Limestone County, it is worth more than 5% 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 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 Whitson St, Athens, AL was $494. The county assessed it at $12,340.

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