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$692,110$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 92How 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 $365,000 on Jul 31, 2007

256 WINDCHASE DR

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3.5
Baths
3,476 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$692K
$634K low$750K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$365,000 · Jul 31, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,303 (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.$52,340 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$523,300

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.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Basement
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 · 218 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
Inverness Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
M
Oak Mountain Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Oak Mountain High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Shelby County 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

256 Windchase 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 more than 89% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Shelby County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Shelby County
  • Older than 65% 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
$230K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 66% 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$692,110
CheaperTypical $574,345Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area3,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 256 Windchase Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$692,11066% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19943% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than3,476 ft²72% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac49% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than199535% of homes42% of homes

About 256 Windchase Dr

How much is 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL is $692,110 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $633,877 to $750,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL last sell?

256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL last sold on Jul 31, 2007 for $365,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL?

256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,476 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL built?

256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL?

256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Inverness Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Oak Mountain Middle School (middle), rated B-; Oak Mountain High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 17,989 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than 66% of them ($692,110 against a typical $574,345), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($199 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 72% of them (3,476 ft² against a typical 2,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1995 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 89% 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 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL was $2,303. The county assessed it at $52,340.

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