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$104,834$109 / 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 73How 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

240 HELEN ST

COWARTS, AL 36321
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$105K
$77K low$133K high

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.$8,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,760

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
77
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyHouston
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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)

Transaction History(2)

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
Ashford High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
E
Ashford Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi

District: Houston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36321These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,050
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,097
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,000
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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

240 Helen 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Cowarts 36321
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Cowarts 36321
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cowarts 36321

What homes are worth in Cowarts 36321

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

This home
$61K$404K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Cowarts 36321.

How it measures up in Cowarts 36321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cowarts 36321.

Estimated value$104,834
CheaperTypical $167,086Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 240 Helen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCowarts 36321Houston County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,83422% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10950% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²4% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac43% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197223% of homes37% of homes

About 240 Helen St

How much is 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL is $104,834 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $76,786 to $132,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL?

240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL built?

240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL?

240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL is assigned to Ashford High School (middle), rated C+; Ashford Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Houston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 240 Helen St, Cowarts, AL compare to other homes in Cowarts 36321?

Among the 698 homes in Cowarts 36321, it is worth more than 22% of them ($104,834 against a typical $167,086), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($109 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 4% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1972 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Houston County, it is worth more than 22% 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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