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$254,381$206 / 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 91How 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

256 5TH ST

MADISON, AL 35756
1
Baths
1,232 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$254K
$232K low$277K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$620 (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.$9,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,500

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.0.45
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
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.

E
Horizon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 8.6 mi
H
Bob Jones High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi
M
Discovery Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.9 mi

District: Madison City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35756These 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.54
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 100.58

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.24,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.265 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,126
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

256 5th 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 86% of homes in Madison 35756
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Madison 35756
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Madison 35756
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Madison 35756
  • Among the oldest homes in Madison 35756

What homes are worth in Madison 35756

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

This home
$174K$828K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Madison 35756.

How it measures up in Madison 35756

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 35756.

Estimated value$254,381
CheaperTypical $392,886Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 2015Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 256 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 35756Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,38114% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20682% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²8% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac83% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than1950almost no homes5% of homes

About 256 5th St

How much is 256 5th St, Madison, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 5th St, Madison, AL is $254,381 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $231,688 to $277,074. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 5th St, Madison, AL last sell?

256 5th St, Madison, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 5th St, Madison, AL?

256 5th St, Madison, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 256 5th St, Madison, AL built?

256 5th St, Madison, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 5th St, Madison, AL?

256 5th St, Madison, AL is assigned to Horizon Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Bob Jones High School (high), rated B+; Discovery Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Madison City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 5th St, Madison, AL compare to other homes in Madison 35756?

Among the 10,812 homes in Madison 35756, it is worth more than 14% of them ($254,381 against a typical $392,886), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($206 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 2,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1950 against a typical 2015). Measured against all of Madison 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 256 5th St, Madison, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 5th St, Madison, AL was $620. The county assessed it at $9,900.

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