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$223,007$164 / 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 94How 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 $116,900 on Aug 17, 2015

253 18TH ST

CALERA, AL 35040
2 / 1
Baths
1,357 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$223K
$209K low$237K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,900 · Aug 17, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (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.$13,260 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.Retaining Wall
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 309 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.

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

E
Calera Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Calera High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Calera Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35040These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.20,533
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.240 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

253 18th 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 84% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Calera 35040
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Calera 35040
  • Older than 94% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Calera 35040

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

This home
$105K$570K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Calera 35040.

How it measures up in Calera 35040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Calera 35040.

Estimated value$223,007
CheaperTypical $242,480Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,357 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 253 18th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalera 35040Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,00734% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16466% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,357 ft²29% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac67% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than19608% of homes6% of homes

About 253 18th St

How much is 253 18th St, Calera, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 18th St, Calera, AL is $223,007 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,811 to $237,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 18th St, Calera, AL last sell?

253 18th St, Calera, AL last sold on Aug 17, 2015 for $116,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 18th St, Calera, AL?

253 18th St, Calera, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,357 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 253 18th St, Calera, AL built?

253 18th St, Calera, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 18th St, Calera, AL?

253 18th St, Calera, AL is assigned to Calera Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Calera High School (high), rated B-; Calera Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 18th St, Calera, AL compare to other homes in Calera 35040?

Among the 7,806 homes in Calera 35040, it is worth more than 34% of them ($223,007 against a typical $242,480), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($164 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,357 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1960 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 16% 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 253 18th St, Calera, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 18th St, Calera, AL was $716. The county assessed it at $13,260.

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