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$147,921$114 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2809 38TH AVE

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,300 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.
0.18 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

$148K
$122K low$173K 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.$16,740 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTuscaloosa
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 229 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Westlawn Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Tuscaloosa City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35401These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.84%
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.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,996
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

2809 38th 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Tuscaloosa County

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35401

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

This home
$61K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35401.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35401.

Estimated value$147,921
CheaperTypical $183,030Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 2809 38th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest TuscaloosaTuscaloosa 35401Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,92166% of homes37% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11460% of homes33% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²63% of homes53% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac48% of homes45% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than197070% of homes59% of homes29% of homes

About 2809 38th Ave

How much is 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL is $147,921 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,498 to $173,344. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL?

2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL?

2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Westlawn Middle School (middle), rated D-; Central High School (high), rated F. All sit in Tuscaloosa City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2809 38th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35401?

Among the 9,219 homes in Tuscaloosa 35401, it is worth more than 37% of them ($147,921 against a typical $183,030), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($114 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1970 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 10% 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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