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$450,501$199 / 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 90How 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 $314,500 on Dec 10, 2018

242 COURTSIDE DR

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
2
Baths
2,262 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$451K
$407K low$494K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$314,500 · Dec 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,655 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,100 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$401,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
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

Transaction History(4)

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
W. E. Putnam Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi
E
Avondale Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.3 mi
H
Woodlawn High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 mi

District: Birmingham City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35242These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.57,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

242 Courtside 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 less than 72% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Shelby County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Birmingham 35242

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35242

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

This home
$245K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Birmingham 35242.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35242.

Estimated value$450,501
CheaperTypical $575,842Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,262 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 242 Courtside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$450,50128% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19943% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than2,262 ft²31% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac29% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than200366% of homes65% of homes

About 242 Courtside Dr

How much is 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL is $450,501 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,388 to $493,614. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL last sell?

242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL last sold on Dec 10, 2018 for $314,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL?

242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,262 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL built?

242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL?

242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL is assigned to W. E. Putnam Middle School (middle), rated D-; Avondale Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Woodlawn High School (high), rated F. All sit in Birmingham City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 17,987 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than 28% of them ($450,501 against a typical $575,842), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($199 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 31% of them (2,262 ft² against a typical 2,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (2003 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 68% 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 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Courtside Dr, Birmingham, AL was $2,655. The county assessed it at $40,100.

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