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$300,095$391 / 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 90How 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 $309,000 on Jul 9, 2024

261 RIDGE RD

SHELBY, AL 35143
1
Baths
768 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$300K
$270K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$309,000 · Jul 9, 2024
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.$141,095
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$112,876
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.51%
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.$159,000
ALABAMA HOME MORTGAGE LOANS INC · recorded Jul 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,060 (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.$24,080 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,740

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.1.13
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Shelby Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.3 mi
H
Shelby County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi
M
Columbiana Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35143These 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.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,071
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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 Ridge 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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Shelby County
  • Among the smallest homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Shelby County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Shelby 35143

What homes are worth in Shelby 35143

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

This home
$51K$832K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Shelby 35143.

How it measures up in Shelby 35143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shelby 35143.

Estimated value$300,095
CheaperTypical $297,363Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$391
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 261 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShelby 35143Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,09551% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39197% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²6% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac59% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than200990% of homes81% of homes

About 261 Ridge Rd

How much is 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL is $300,095 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $269,821 to $330,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL last sell?

261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL last sold on Jul 9, 2024 for $309,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL?

261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL has 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL built?

261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL?

261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL is assigned to Shelby Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Shelby County High School (high), rated C-; Columbiana Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL compare to other homes in Shelby 35143?

Among the 1,480 homes in Shelby 35143, it is worth more than 51% of them ($300,095 against a typical $297,363), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($391 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 6% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2009 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 38% 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 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Ridge Rd, Shelby, AL was $1,060. The county assessed it at $24,080.

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