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$64,241$67 / 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 59How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

281 NEW RIVER RD

ELDRIDGE, AL 35554
1
Baths
960 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.
7.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$64K
$38K low$90K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$64,241
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$51,393

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$87 (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.$5,120 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWALKER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 64 ft²

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

E
Carbon Hill Jr. High SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 7.4 mi
H
Carbon Hill High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Walker County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35554These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,302
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,588
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,865
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

281 New River Rd 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 92% of homes in Eldridge 35554
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Eldridge 35554
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Walker County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Walker County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Eldridge 35554

What homes are worth in Eldridge 35554

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

This home
$48K$393K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Eldridge 35554.

How it measures up in Eldridge 35554

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eldridge 35554.

Estimated value$64,241
CheaperTypical $137,995Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size7.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2.7 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 281 New River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEldridge 35554Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$64,2418% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6722% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²12% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.6 ac74% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than196732% of homes34% of homes

About 281 New River Rd

How much is 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL is $64,241 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $38,170 to $90,312. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL last sell?

281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL?

281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL has 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 7.60-acre lot.

When was 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL built?

281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL?

281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL is assigned to Carbon Hill Jr. High School (elementary), rated A-; Carbon Hill High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Walker County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL compare to other homes in Eldridge 35554?

Among the 468 homes in Eldridge 35554, it is worth more than 8% of them ($64,241 against a typical $137,995), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($67 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 12% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (7.6 ac against a typical 2.7 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1967 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 12% 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 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 New River Rd, Eldridge, AL was $87. The county assessed it at $5,120.

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