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$196,239$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 89How 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

256 CARDEN RD

SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
0
Baths
1,197 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.
1.04 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$196K
$175K low$218K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$330 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,780 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,786
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,860

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
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.None
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.

H
Smiths Station High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi
E
South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.8 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36877These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.15,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.365 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

256 Carden Rd 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 91% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Older than 96% of homes in Smiths Station 36877

What homes are worth in Smiths Station 36877

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

This home
$148K$687K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Smiths Station 36877.

How it measures up in Smiths Station 36877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smiths Station 36877.

Estimated value$196,239
CheaperTypical $306,160Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,197 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,772 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 1.8 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 256 Carden Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmiths Station 36877Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,23913% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16448% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,197 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac36% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19504% of homes6% of homes

About 256 Carden Rd

How much is 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL is $196,239 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $174,747 to $217,731. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL last sell?

256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL last sold on Dec 12, 1983, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL?

256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL has 1,197 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL built?

256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL?

256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL is assigned to Smiths Station High School (high), rated D; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B-; South Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL compare to other homes in Smiths Station 36877?

Among the 4,208 homes in Smiths Station 36877, it is worth more than 13% of them ($196,239 against a typical $306,160), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($164 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,197 ft² against a typical 1,772 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 1.8 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1950 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 9% 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 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Carden Rd, Smiths Station, AL was $330. The county assessed it at $7,780.

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