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$399,039$182 / 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 94How 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 $240,000 on Mar 28, 2016

178 LAKE FOREST WAY

MAYLENE, AL 35114
3
Baths
2,194 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$399K
$375K low$423K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Mar 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,671 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$30,940 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$309,300

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.0.47
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 196 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Creek View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Thompson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Thompson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

178 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 66% of homes in Alabaster 35114
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% 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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$113K$610K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$399,039
CheaperTypical $350,544Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,194 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,039 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 178 Lake Forest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlabaster 35114Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,03966% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18264% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,194 ft²60% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac68% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than199936% of homes54% of homes

About 178 Lake Forest Way

How much is 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL is $399,039 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $374,998 to $423,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL last sell?

178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL last sold on Mar 28, 2016 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL?

178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,194 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL built?

178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL?

178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, 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 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL compare to other homes in Alabaster 35114?

Among the 2,340 homes in Alabaster 35114, it is worth more than 66% of them ($399,039 against a typical $350,544), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($182 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,194 ft² against a typical 2,039 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1999 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 59% 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 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 178 Lake Forest Way, Maylene, AL was $1,671. The county assessed it at $30,940.

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