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259 PETERSON ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
864 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.
0.12 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$230 (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.$10,132 (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.$9,752
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHAMBERS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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.Central
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 66 ft²

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

M
W F Burns Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Valley High SchoolF
High · Grades 7–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Fairfax Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.2 mi

District: Chambers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36854These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,475
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

259 Peterson 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Among the smallest lots in Valley 36854

How it measures up in Valley 36854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley 36854.

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 259 Peterson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Living areabigger than864 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 acalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than196040% of homes46% of homes

About 259 Peterson St

When did 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL last sell?

259 Peterson St, Valley, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL?

259 Peterson St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL built?

259 Peterson St, Valley, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL?

259 Peterson St, Valley, AL is assigned to W F Burns Middle School (middle), rated C-; Valley High School (high), rated F; Fairfax Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Chambers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,925 homes in Valley 36854, it is bigger than 6% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1960 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Peterson St, Valley, AL was $230. The county assessed it at $10,132.

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