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$564,641$104 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $460,000 on Apr 8, 2003

1945 RIVER WAY DR

HOOVER, AL 35244
4.5
Baths
5,454 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$565K
$520K low$609K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · Apr 8, 2003
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.97%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$359,000
PRINCIPAL MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Oct 25, 2016
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$236,714
OAKWORTH CAP BK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,792 (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.$72,060 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$720,600

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.0.67
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, Attached
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 · 865 ft²

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

E
Riverchase Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Berry Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi
H
Spain Park High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Hoover City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35244These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.33%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,828
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,593 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,148
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1945 River Way 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.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Shelby County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Birmingham 35244
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Birmingham 35244
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Birmingham 35244
  • Older than 76% of homes in Birmingham 35244

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35244

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

This home
$171K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Birmingham 35244.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35244

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35244.

Estimated value$564,641
CheaperTypical $473,292Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area5,454 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,442 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 1945 River Way Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverchaseBirmingham 35244Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$564,64158% of homes68% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$104almost no homesalmost no homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than5,454 ft²96% of homes98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac78% of homes80% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than198757% of homes24% of homes28% of homes

About 1945 River Way Dr

How much is 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL is $564,641 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $520,103 to $609,179. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL last sell?

1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL last sold on Apr 8, 2003 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL?

1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL has 4.5 bathrooms, 5,454 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL built?

1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL?

1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL is assigned to Riverchase Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Berry Middle School (middle), rated A+; Spain Park High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Hoover City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35244?

Among the 12,101 homes in Birmingham 35244, it is worth more than 68% of them ($564,641 against a typical $473,292), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($104 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,454 ft² against a typical 2,442 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1987 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 80% 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 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1945 River Way Dr, Hoover, AL was $4,792. The county assessed it at $72,060.

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