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$98,461$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 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2985 EMPIRE RD

EMPIRE, AL 35063
1.5
Baths
1,478 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.
5.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$98K
$68K low$129K high

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.$15,040 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,200

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.5.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Shed · 64 ft²Porch · 320 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Sumiton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.3 mi
M
Sumiton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Dora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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

2985 Empire 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 75% of homes in Walker County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Walker County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Walker County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Empire 35063

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
$37K$514K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$98,461
CheaperTypical $122,768Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size5.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 2985 Empire Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmpire 35063Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,46137% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6731% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,478 ft²56% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.8 ac85% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197034% of homes39% of homes

About 2985 Empire Rd

How much is 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL is $98,461 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $67,920 to $129,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL last sell?

2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL?

2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,478 square feet of living space and a 5.80-acre lot.

When was 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL built?

2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL?

2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL is assigned to Sumiton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Sumiton Middle School (middle), rated D+; Dora 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 2985 Empire Rd, Empire, AL compare to other homes in Empire 35063?

Among the 1,137 homes in Empire 35063, it is worth more than 37% of them ($98,461 against a typical $122,768), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($67 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,478 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (5.8 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 25% 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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