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$502,920$222 / 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 92How 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 $495,000 on Apr 2, 2026

22274 MERLOT DR

ATHENS, AL 35613
2
Baths
2,267 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.
4,332 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$503K
$463K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Apr 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,692 (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.$43,620 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,100

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.14 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLIMESTONE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.Asphalt
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 282 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Athens Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Athens High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Julian Newman Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.1 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35613These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.26,890
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.350 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,811
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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

22274 Merlot 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 more than 83% of homes in Limestone County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Limestone County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Limestone County
  • Among the smallest lots in Athens 35613
  • Among the newest homes in Athens 35613

What homes are worth in Athens 35613

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

This home
$154K$837K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Athens 35613.

How it measures up in Athens 35613

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35613.

Estimated value$502,920
CheaperTypical $343,142Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area2,267 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,062 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size4,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 22274 Merlot Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35613Limestone County
Estimated valuepricier than$502,92082% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22291% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,267 ft²61% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,332 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 22274 Merlot Dr

How much is 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL is $502,920 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $462,779 to $543,061. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL last sell?

22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL last sold on Apr 2, 2026 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL?

22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,267 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL built?

22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL?

22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL is assigned to Athens Middle School (middle), rated C+; Athens High School (high), rated C; Julian Newman Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35613?

Among the 11,502 homes in Athens 35613, it is worth more than 82% of them ($502,920 against a typical $343,142), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($222 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,267 ft² against a typical 2,062 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,332 ft² against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Limestone County, it is worth more than 83% 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 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 22274 Merlot Dr, Athens, AL was $1,692. The county assessed it at $43,620.

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