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279 5TH AVE

ASHVILLE, AL 35953
1.5
Baths
2,788 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.
1.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,334 (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.$92,600 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,000

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.41 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.Office Building
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.92
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.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.

E
Ashville Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.4 mi
M
Ashville Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Ashville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35953These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.8,126
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.$65,331
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

279 5th Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Ashville 35953
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Ashville 35953

How it measures up in Ashville 35953

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashville 35953.

Living area2,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,598 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.92 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 279 5th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshville 35953St. Clair County
Living areabigger than2,788 ft²93% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.92 ac49% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200067% of homes53% of homes

About 279 5th Ave

When did 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL last sell?

279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL?

279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,788 square feet of living space and a 1.92-acre lot.

When was 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL built?

279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL?

279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL is assigned to Ashville Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ashville Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ashville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in St. Clair County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL compare to other homes in Ashville 35953?

Among the 2,939 homes in Ashville 35953, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,788 ft² against a typical 1,598 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1.92 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (2000 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 5th Ave, Ashville, AL was $3,334. The county assessed it at $92,600.

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