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$125,085$130 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

27 MERRELL DR

SHELBY, AL 35143
1
Baths
960 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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.

Valuation

$125K
$95K low$155K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,078 (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.$22,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.83 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
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 ft²

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 · 2.4 mi
H
Shelby County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
Columbiana Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 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%

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How this home compares

27 Merrell 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 less than 97% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Shelby 35143
  • Older than 92% of homes in Shelby County

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
$49K$806K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$125,085
CheaperTypical $306,943Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,689 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 27 Merrell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShelby 35143Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,08518% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13030% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²11% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac25% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than197030% of homes8% of homes

About 27 Merrell Dr

How much is 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL is $125,085 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $95,150 to $155,020. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL last sell?

27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL?

27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL has 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL built?

27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL?

27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL is assigned to Shelby Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Shelby County High School (high), rated D+; 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 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL compare to other homes in Shelby 35143?

Among the 1,654 homes in Shelby 35143, it is worth more than 18% of them ($125,085 against a typical $306,943), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($130 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 11% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,689 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1970 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 3% 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 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Merrell Dr, Shelby, AL was $1,078. The county assessed it at $22,900.

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