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$356,583$179 / 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 92How 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

296 LEE ROAD 537

SALEM, AL 36874
2
Baths
1,988 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.
1.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$357K
$327K low$386K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$796 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,960 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.81
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.4 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

296 Lee Road 537 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

This home
$151K$832K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$356,583
CheaperTypical $356,853Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,801 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size1.81 ac
SmallerTypical 1.93 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 296 Lee Road 537 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,58350% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17947% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,988 ft²60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.81 ac48% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than199746% of homes46% of homes

About 296 Lee Road 537

How much is 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL is $356,583 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $326,918 to $386,248. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL last sell?

296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL?

296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,988 square feet of living space and a 1.81-acre lot.

When was 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL built?

296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL?

296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL is assigned to Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Smiths Station High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 50% of them ($356,583 against a typical $356,853), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($179 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,988 ft² against a typical 1,801 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.81 ac against a typical 1.93 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1997 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 50% 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 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Lee Road 537, Salem, AL was $796. The county assessed it at $18,960.

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