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$76,993$64 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Jan 9, 2015

285 5TH AVE SE

ALABASTER, AL 35007
1
Baths
1,200 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.
0.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$77K
$49K low$105K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jan 9, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$251 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,640 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,290

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.94
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Thompson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Thompson High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
E
Meadow View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 4.4 mi

District: Alabaster City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35007These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.29,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,653
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,146
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

285 5th Ave Se 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Alabaster 35007
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Alabaster 35007
  • Older than 97% of homes in Alabaster 35007

What homes are worth in Alabaster 35007

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

This home
$106K$585K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Alabaster 35007.

How it measures up in Alabaster 35007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alabaster 35007.

Estimated value$76,993
CheaperTypical $285,822Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,817 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 285 5th Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlabaster 35007Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,993almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²7% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.94 ac88% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19503% of homes3% of homes

About 285 5th Ave Se

How much is 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL is $76,993 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $48,539 to $105,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL last sell?

285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL last sold on Jan 9, 2015 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL?

285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.94-acre lot.

When was 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL built?

285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL?

285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL is assigned to Thompson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Thompson High School (high), rated C; Meadow View Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Alabaster City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL compare to other homes in Alabaster 35007?

Among the 9,679 homes in Alabaster 35007, it is worth more than almost none of them ($76,993 against a typical $285,822), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($64 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,817 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.94 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1950 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than almost no 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 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 285 5th Ave Se, Alabaster, AL was $251. The county assessed it at $4,640.

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