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$235,059$177 / 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 87How 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

196 CASTLEWOOD DR

SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,331 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$235K
$205K low$266K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$883 (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.$19,260 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
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.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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36877These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.15,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.365 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

196 Castlewood 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 less than 83% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Smiths Station 36877

What homes are worth in Smiths Station 36877

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

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$144K$667K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Smiths Station 36877.

How it measures up in Smiths Station 36877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smiths Station 36877.

Estimated value$235,059
CheaperTypical $306,289Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,331 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,778 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 1.9 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 196 Castlewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmiths Station 36877Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,05926% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17765% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,331 ft²21% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac27% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than199657% of homes44% of homes

About 196 Castlewood Dr

How much is 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL is $235,059 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $204,562 to $265,556. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL last sell?

196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL last sold on Feb 27, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL?

196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,331 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL built?

196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL?

196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL is assigned to Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; South Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; 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 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL compare to other homes in Smiths Station 36877?

Among the 4,208 homes in Smiths Station 36877, it is worth more than 26% of them ($235,059 against a typical $306,289), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($177 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,331 ft² against a typical 1,778 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 1.9 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1996 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 17% 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 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Castlewood Dr, Smiths Station, AL was $883. The county assessed it at $19,260.

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