Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential

279 LEE ST

SALEM, AL 36874
0
Baths
812 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.
76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$442 (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.$9,380 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,858
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,020

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.76.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.7 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

279 Lee St 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lee County
  • Among the largest lots in Salem 36874
  • Among the oldest homes in Salem 36874

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size76 ac
SmallerTypical 2.35 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 279 Lee St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Living areabigger than812 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than76 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homesalmost no homes

About 279 Lee St

When did 279 Lee St, Salem, AL last sell?

279 Lee St, Salem, AL last sold on Dec 20, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Lee St, Salem, AL?

279 Lee St, Salem, AL has 812 square feet of living space and a 76.00-acre lot.

When was 279 Lee St, Salem, AL built?

279 Lee St, Salem, AL was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Lee St, Salem, AL?

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

How does 279 Lee St, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is bigger than 4% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (76 ac against a typical 2.35 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 against a typical 1999). 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 Lee St, Salem, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Lee St, Salem, AL was $442. The county assessed it at $9,380.

More homes on Lee St

Closest homes

More homes in Salem 36874

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 279 Lee St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map