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$149,408$101 / 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 75How 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 $29,000 on Oct 16, 2018

237 JAMES ST

SUMITON, AL 35148
1
Baths
1,484 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$149K
$113K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,000 · Oct 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$607 (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.$19,260 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,300

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.0.30
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
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 · 90 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Sumiton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Sumiton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Dora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

237 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 88% 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
$39K$380K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$149,408
CheaperTypical $151,616Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 237 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumiton 35148Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,40849% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10155% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²51% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac17% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than196840% of homes36% of homes

About 237 James St

How much is 237 James St, Sumiton, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 237 James St, Sumiton, AL is $149,408 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $112,739 to $186,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 237 James St, Sumiton, AL last sell?

237 James St, Sumiton, AL last sold on Oct 16, 2018 for $29,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 James St, Sumiton, AL?

237 James St, Sumiton, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 237 James St, Sumiton, AL built?

237 James St, Sumiton, AL was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 237 James St, Sumiton, AL?

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

How does 237 James St, Sumiton, AL compare to other homes in Sumiton 35148?

Among the 1,014 homes in Sumiton 35148, it is worth more than 49% of them ($149,408 against a typical $151,616), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($101 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1968 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.

What are the property taxes on 237 James St, Sumiton, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 237 James St, Sumiton, AL was $607. The county assessed it at $19,260.

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