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$125,559$94 / 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 76How 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

253 LOUIS ST

GADSDEN, AL 35903
2
Baths
1,333 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.
0.18 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.

Valuation

$126K
$95K low$156K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$912 (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.$20,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Litchfield Elementary SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
C.A. Donehoo Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35903These 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.122
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 100.78

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,110
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.226 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,031
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

253 Louis 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 66% of homes in Etowah County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Etowah County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35903

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

This home
$39K$517K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Gadsden 35903.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35903.

Estimated value$125,559
CheaperTypical $143,522Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,333 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 253 Louis St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35903Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,55944% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9448% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,333 ft²40% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac24% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than196054% of homes42% of homes

About 253 Louis St

How much is 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL is $125,559 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $95,224 to $155,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL last sell?

253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL?

253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,333 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL built?

253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL?

253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Litchfield Elementary School (middle), rated D; C.A. Donehoo Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Gadsden City High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35903?

Among the 7,109 homes in Gadsden 35903, it is worth more than 44% of them ($125,559 against a typical $143,522), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($94 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,333 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1960 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 34% 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 Louis St, Gadsden, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Louis St, Gadsden, AL was $912. The county assessed it at $20,440.

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