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$141,130$95 / 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 75How 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

280 S 1ST ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,480 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$141K
$106K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,404 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,424
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,020

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyChambers
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
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.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 80 ft²

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

E
Fairfax Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.4 mi
H
Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 7–12 · 2.6 mi
M
W F Burns Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Chambers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36854These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.16,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,475
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

280 S 1st 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Chambers County

What homes are worth in Valley 36854

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

This home
$42K$678K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Valley 36854.

How it measures up in Valley 36854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley 36854.

Estimated value$141,130
CheaperTypical $167,573Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 280 S 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,13040% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9534% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,480 ft²55% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac63% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197859% of homes69% of homes

About 280 S 1st St

How much is 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL is $141,130 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $105,569 to $176,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL last sell?

280 S 1st St, Valley, AL last sold on Jan 19, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL?

280 S 1st St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,480 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL built?

280 S 1st St, Valley, AL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL?

280 S 1st St, Valley, AL is assigned to Fairfax Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley High School (high), rated D+; W F Burns Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Chambers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 S 1st St, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,924 homes in Valley 36854, it is worth more than 40% of them ($141,130 against a typical $167,573), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($95 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,480 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1978 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Chambers County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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