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$205,506$165 / 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 79How 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

257 COUNTY ROAD 823

HIGDON, AL 35979
1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$206K
$163K low$248K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
40
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 ft²

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

E
Ider High SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 8.7 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35979These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.124

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.994
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,303
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,597
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 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

257 County Road 823 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Higdon 35979
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Higdon 35979
  • Older than 82% of homes in Higdon 35979

What homes are worth in Higdon 35979

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

This home
$78K$544K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Higdon 35979.

How it measures up in Higdon 35979

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Higdon 35979.

Estimated value$205,506
CheaperTypical $226,567Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 2.85 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 257 County Road 823 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHigdon 35979DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$205,50641% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16565% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²34% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac5% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than196718% of homes27% of homes

About 257 County Road 823

How much is 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL is $205,506 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,539 to $248,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL?

257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL built?

257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL?

257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL is assigned to Ider High School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 County Road 823, Higdon, AL compare to other homes in Higdon 35979?

Among the 497 homes in Higdon 35979, it is worth more than 41% of them ($205,506 against a typical $226,567), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($165 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 2.85 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1967 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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