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$110,140$61 / 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 69How 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

215 BUFFINGTON RD

STEELE, AL 35987
0
Baths
1,811 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$110K
$76K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$335 (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.$15,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,976
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,880

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.40
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.Metal
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
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.

E
Steele Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Ashville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35987These 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.129
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 100.81

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.3,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,927
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,339
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

215 Buffington 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 less than 94% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Steele 35987
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Older than 94% of homes in St. Clair County

What homes are worth in Steele 35987

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

This home
$41K$654K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Steele 35987.

How it measures up in Steele 35987

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Steele 35987.

Estimated value$110,140
CheaperTypical $155,486Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,811 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 215 Buffington Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSteele 35987St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$110,14030% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6116% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,811 ft²71% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac44% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes6% of homes

About 215 Buffington Rd

How much is 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL is $110,140 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $75,809 to $144,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL last sell?

215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL?

215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL has 1,811 square feet of living space and a 1.40-acre lot.

When was 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL built?

215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL?

215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL is assigned to Steele Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ashville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in St. Clair County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL compare to other homes in Steele 35987?

Among the 988 homes in Steele 35987, it is worth more than 30% of them ($110,140 against a typical $155,486), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($61 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,811 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 6% 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 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL was $335. The county assessed it at $15,500.

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