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Last sold for $150,000 on Apr 21, 2025

18157 MERLIN DR

ATHENS, AL 35613
2 / 1
Baths
2,086 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Apr 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,291 (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.$33,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$335,900

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.8 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
CountyLimestone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 324 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Athens High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Athens Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Julian Newman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35613These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.26,890
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.350 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,811
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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

18157 Merlin Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Limestone County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Limestone County

How it measures up in Athens 35613

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35613.

Living area2,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 18157 Merlin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35613Limestone County
Living areabigger than2,086 ft²52% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac40% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than201872% of homes81% of homes

About 18157 Merlin Dr

When did 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL last sell?

18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL last sold on Apr 21, 2025 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL?

18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,086 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL built?

18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL?

18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL is assigned to Athens High School (high), rated A; Athens Middle School (middle), rated C-; Julian Newman Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35613?

Among the 11,502 homes in Athens 35613, it is bigger than 52% of them (2,086 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (2018 against a typical 2007). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18157 Merlin Dr, Athens, AL was $1,291. The county assessed it at $33,600.

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