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$149,525$122 / 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 84How 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

298 JAY LN

EMPIRE, AL 35063
1
Baths
1,224 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.
19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$150K
$125K low$174K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$287 (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.$13,460 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,400

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.101 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyWALKER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.00
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
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 · 256 ft²

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

E
Sumiton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.8 mi
M
Sumiton Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.0 mi
H
Dora High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Walker County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35063These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.3,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,416
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

298 Jay Ln 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Empire 35063
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Walker County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Empire 35063
  • Older than 96% of homes in Walker County

What homes are worth in Empire 35063

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

This home
$36K$520K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Empire 35063.

How it measures up in Empire 35063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Empire 35063.

Estimated value$149,525
CheaperTypical $123,283Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,409 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size19 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 298 Jay Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmpire 35063Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,52558% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12271% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²33% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19 ac97% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19005% of homes4% of homes

About 298 Jay Ln

How much is 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL is $149,525 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,139 to $173,911. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL last sell?

298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL?

298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 19.00-acre lot.

When was 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL built?

298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL?

298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL is assigned to Sumiton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sumiton Middle School (middle), rated C-; Dora High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Walker County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL compare to other homes in Empire 35063?

Among the 1,137 homes in Empire 35063, it is worth more than 58% of them ($149,525 against a typical $123,283), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($122 against a typical $85), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,409 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (19 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1900 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 46% 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 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 298 Jay Ln, Empire, AL was $287. The county assessed it at $13,460.

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