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$371,891$122 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

278 DOWNING PL

SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
4
Baths
3,036 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.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$372K
$340K low$403K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,128 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$27,980 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,972
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
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.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

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

H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
E
South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.4 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36877These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.15,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.365 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

278 Downing Pl 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 67% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Lee County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Smiths Station 36877

What homes are worth in Smiths Station 36877

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

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$139K$655K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Smiths Station 36877.

How it measures up in Smiths Station 36877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smiths Station 36877.

Estimated value$371,891
CheaperTypical $303,648Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 278 Downing Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmiths Station 36877Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,89167% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12210% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than3,036 ft²91% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199553% of homes42% of homes

About 278 Downing Pl

How much is 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL is $371,891 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $340,377 to $403,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL last sell?

278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL last sold on Jun 6, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL has 4 bathrooms and 3,036 square feet of living space.

When was 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL built?

278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL is assigned to Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; South Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL compare to other homes in Smiths Station 36877?

Among the 4,208 homes in Smiths Station 36877, it is worth more than 67% of them ($371,891 against a typical $303,648), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($122 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 91% of them (3,036 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1995 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 53% 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 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL was $1,128. The county assessed it at $27,980.

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