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$233,960$304 / 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 90How 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 $46,600 on Dec 13, 1997

1609 5TH AVE E

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
1
Baths
769 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$234K
$210K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$46,600 · Dec 13, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,500

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyTuscaloosa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Crossed Wals
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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.Porch · 162 ft²

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

E
University Place Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Westlawn Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Tuscaloosa City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35401These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,996
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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

1609 5th Ave E 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 74% of homes in Forest Lake
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Forest Lake
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Forest Lake
  • Older than 93% of homes in Tuscaloosa County

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35401

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

This home
$59K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35401.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35401.

Estimated value$233,960
CheaperTypical $182,004Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area769 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 1609 5th Ave E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest LakeTuscaloosa 35401Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,96026% of homes62% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30497% of homes82% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than769 ft²9% of homes8% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac80% of homes80% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194313% of homes24% of homes7% of homes

About 1609 5th Ave E

How much is 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL is $233,960 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $209,885 to $258,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Dec 13, 1997 for $46,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL?

1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL has 1 bathrooms, 769 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL?

1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to University Place Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Central High School (high), rated F; Westlawn Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Tuscaloosa City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1609 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35401?

Among the 9,254 homes in Tuscaloosa 35401, it is worth more than 62% of them ($233,960 against a typical $182,004), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($304 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 8% of them (769 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1943 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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