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$411,994$173 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Apr 5, 2001

171 LAKE FOREST WAY

ALABASTER, AL 35114
2.5
Baths
2,379 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.
0.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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.

Valuation

$412K
$370K low$454K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Apr 5, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,852 (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.$34,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,900

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.0.77
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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 · 154 ft²

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

E
Creek View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Thompson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Thompson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Alabaster City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35114These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.6,506
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,878
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,541
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

171 Lake Forest Way 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 72% of homes in Alabaster 35114
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Alabaster 35114
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Alabaster 35114

What homes are worth in Alabaster 35114

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

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This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Alabaster 35114.

How it measures up in Alabaster 35114

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alabaster 35114.

Estimated value$411,994
CheaperTypical $348,462Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area2,379 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,038 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 171 Lake Forest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlabaster 35114Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$411,99472% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17351% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than2,379 ft²70% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac84% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200041% of homes57% of homes

About 171 Lake Forest Way

How much is 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL is $411,994 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $369,536 to $454,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL last sell?

171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL last sold on Apr 5, 2001 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL?

171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,379 square feet of living space and a 0.77-acre lot.

When was 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL built?

171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL?

171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL is assigned to Creek View Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Thompson High School (high), rated B+; Thompson Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Alabaster City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL compare to other homes in Alabaster 35114?

Among the 2,338 homes in Alabaster 35114, it is worth more than 72% of them ($411,994 against a typical $348,462), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($173 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,379 ft² against a typical 2,038 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (2000 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 62% 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 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Lake Forest Way, Alabaster, AL was $1,852. The county assessed it at $34,300.

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