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$728,154
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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $724,110 on May 1, 2026

198 RIVER BIRCH RD

CHELSEA, AL 35043
0
Baths
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$728K
$684K low$772K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$724,110 · May 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$504 (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.$11,460 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Chelsea High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Chelsea Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Forest Oaks Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35043These 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.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.34%
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.13,917
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.301 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,752
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%

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How this home compares

198 River Birch Rd 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 96% of homes in Chelsea 35043

What homes are worth in Chelsea 35043

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

This home
$198K$899K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Chelsea 35043.

How it measures up in Chelsea 35043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chelsea 35043.

Estimated value$728,154
CheaperTypical $381,778Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

How 198 River Birch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 35043Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$728,15496% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac43% of homes49% of homes

About 198 River Birch Rd

How much is 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL is $728,154 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $683,971 to $772,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL last sell?

198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL last sold on May 1, 2026 for $724,110, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL?

198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL is assigned to Chelsea High School (high), rated A-; Chelsea Middle School (middle), rated A+; Forest Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL compare to other homes in Chelsea 35043?

Among the 5,548 homes in Chelsea 35043, it is worth more than 96% of them ($728,154 against a typical $381,778) and its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.46 ac). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 91% 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 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 River Birch Rd, Chelsea, AL was $504. The county assessed it at $11,460.

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