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$147,493$81 / 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 82How 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 $121,500 on Dec 30, 2022

217 JAMES ST

SUMITON, AL 35148
1
Baths
1,831 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$147K
$121K low$174K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$121,500 · Dec 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$22,280 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWALKER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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
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.Deck · 320 ft²Patio · 320 ft²Porch · 335 ft²

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.

M
Sumiton Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Sumiton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Dora High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Walker County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35148These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.1,704
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.280 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,551
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,600
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

217 James St 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Walker County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Sumiton 35148
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Walker County

What homes are worth in Sumiton 35148

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

This home
$37K$360K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Sumiton 35148.

How it measures up in Sumiton 35148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sumiton 35148.

Estimated value$147,493
CheaperTypical $150,595Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,831 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 217 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumiton 35148Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,49347% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8135% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,831 ft²73% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac22% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than197045% of homes39% of homes

About 217 James St

How much is 217 James St, Sumiton, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 James St, Sumiton, AL is $147,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,306 to $173,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 James St, Sumiton, AL last sell?

217 James St, Sumiton, AL last sold on Dec 30, 2022 for $121,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 James St, Sumiton, AL?

217 James St, Sumiton, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,831 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 217 James St, Sumiton, AL built?

217 James St, Sumiton, AL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 James St, Sumiton, AL?

217 James St, Sumiton, AL is assigned to Sumiton Middle School (middle), rated C-; Sumiton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Dora High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Walker County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 James St, Sumiton, AL compare to other homes in Sumiton 35148?

Among the 1,014 homes in Sumiton 35148, it is worth more than 47% of them ($147,493 against a typical $150,595), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($81 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,831 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1970 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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