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$301,586$151 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $156,300 on Aug 9, 1994

261 MEADOW RIDGE DR

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,991 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$302K
$275K low$328K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$156,300 · Aug 9, 1994
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$152,786
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$122,229
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$148,800
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Jul 29, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$631 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$50,240 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTuscaloosa
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Finished
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.Porch · 262 ft²

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

M
Hillcrest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hillcrest High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Taylorville Primary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.0 mi

District: Tuscaloosa County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35405These 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.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.41,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 Meadow Ridge 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 68% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Tuscaloosa County

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35405

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

This home
$140K$575K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35405.

Estimated value$301,586
CheaperTypical $261,168Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,991 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 261 Meadow Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTuscaloosa 35405Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,58668% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15151% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,991 ft²64% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac56% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than199453% of homes56% of homes

About 261 Meadow Ridge Dr

How much is 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is $301,586 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $275,395 to $327,777. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Aug 9, 1994 for $156,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,991 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to Hillcrest Middle School (middle), rated C-; Hillcrest High School (high), rated C+; Taylorville Primary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Tuscaloosa County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35405?

Among the 11,953 homes in Tuscaloosa 35405, it is worth more than 68% of them ($301,586 against a typical $261,168), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($151 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,991 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1994 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 59% 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 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Meadow Ridge Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was $631. The county assessed it at $50,240.

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