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$81,829$80 / 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 71How 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

286 4TH ST

SHORTER, AL 36075
1
Baths
1,025 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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

$82K
$58K low$105K 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.$81,829
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$65,463

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.$7,366 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,216
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,814
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,660

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
95
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyMacon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 36075These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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

286 4th 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Shorter 36075
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Shorter 36075
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Macon County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Shorter 36075
  • Older than 68% of homes in Shorter 36075

What homes are worth in Shorter 36075

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

This home
$20K$568K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Shorter 36075.

How it measures up in Shorter 36075

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shorter 36075.

Estimated value$81,829
CheaperTypical $145,075Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1.48 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 286 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShorter 36075Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$81,82918% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8029% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,025 ft²27% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac19% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197432% of homes48% of homes

About 286 4th St

How much is 286 4th St, Shorter, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 4th St, Shorter, AL is $81,829 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $58,244 to $105,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 4th St, Shorter, AL last sell?

286 4th St, Shorter, AL last sold on Nov 27, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 4th St, Shorter, AL?

286 4th St, Shorter, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,025 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 286 4th St, Shorter, AL built?

286 4th St, Shorter, AL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 286 4th St, Shorter, AL compare to other homes in Shorter 36075?

Among the 724 homes in Shorter 36075, it is worth more than 18% of them ($81,829 against a typical $145,075), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($80 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,025 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 1.48 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1974 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 19% 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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