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Last sold for $500,000 on Feb 8, 2024

218 S MADISON ST

ATHENS, AL 35611
0
Baths
4,402 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.
0.24 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Feb 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,857 (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.$71,420 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$357,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office (General)
CountyLimestone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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.

E
Athens Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Athens Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Athens High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35611These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.30,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,749
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

218 S Madison 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Older than 94% of homes in Limestone County

How it measures up in Athens 35611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35611.

Living area4,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 218 S Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35611Limestone County
Living areabigger than4,402 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac13% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than195012% of homes6% of homes

About 218 S Madison St

When did 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL last sell?

218 S Madison St, Athens, AL last sold on Feb 8, 2024 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL?

218 S Madison St, Athens, AL has 4,402 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL built?

218 S Madison St, Athens, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL?

218 S Madison St, Athens, AL is assigned to Athens Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Athens Middle School (middle), rated C+; Athens High School (high), rated C. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35611?

Among the 10,244 homes in Athens 35611, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,402 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1950 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Madison St, Athens, AL was $2,857. The county assessed it at $71,420.

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