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$159,994$89 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Nov 5, 2026

238 RUTH CIR

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811
1
Baths
1,804 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$129K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Nov 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$730 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$19,740 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Mt. Carmel Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.7 mi
H
Buckhorn High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Buckhorn Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Madison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35811These 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.82
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 100.67

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.24%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,577
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.759 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,084
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

238 Ruth Cir 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 88% of homes in Madison County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Huntsville 35811
  • Older than 72% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35811

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

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$98K$678K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Huntsville 35811.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35811

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35811.

Estimated value$159,994
CheaperTypical $278,766Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,804 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 238 Ruth Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35811Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,99413% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$893% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,804 ft²60% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac55% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than197330% of homes28% of homes

About 238 Ruth Cir

How much is 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL is $159,994 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $129,294 to $190,694. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL last sell?

238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL last sold on Nov 5, 2026 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL?

238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,804 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL built?

238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL?

238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Mt. Carmel Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Buckhorn High School (high), rated B-; Buckhorn Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Madison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35811?

Among the 12,377 homes in Huntsville 35811, it is worth more than 13% of them ($159,994 against a typical $278,766), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($89 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,804 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1973 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 12% 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 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Ruth Cir, Huntsville, AL was $730. The county assessed it at $19,740.

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