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$704,907$231 / 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 84How 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 $74,060 on Jan 27, 2003

189 LEE ROAD 253

SALEM, AL 36874
4 / 1
Baths
3,049 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.
22.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$705K
$594K low$816K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,060 · Jan 27, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,292 (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.$77,920 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,952
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$778,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.22.86
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 840 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.9 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

189 Lee Road 253 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 95% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Salem 36874

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

This home
$151K$810K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$704,907
CheaperTypical $358,316Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size22.86 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 189 Lee Road 253 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$704,90795% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23177% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than3,049 ft²95% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than22.86 ac96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than200564% of homes63% of homes

About 189 Lee Road 253

How much is 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL is $704,907 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $594,188 to $815,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL last sell?

189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL last sold on Jan 27, 2003 for $74,060, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL?

189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL has 4 bathrooms, 3,049 square feet of living space and a 22.86-acre lot.

When was 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL built?

189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL?

189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL is assigned to Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 95% of them ($704,907 against a typical $358,316), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($231 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (22.86 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2005 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 92% 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 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Lee Road 253, Salem, AL was $3,292. The county assessed it at $77,920.

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