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$203,220$250 / 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 81How 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
Last sold for $79,900 on Nov 1, 2012

305 THORNTON AVE SW

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
1
Baths
812 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$203K
$166K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,900 · Nov 1, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,565 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,980 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

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.

H
Huntsville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Huntsville Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Jones Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.5 mi

District: Huntsville City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35801These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,251
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,558 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,699
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

305 Thornton Ave Sw 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 92% of homes in Huntsville 35801
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Madison County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Madison County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35801

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

This home
$141K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Huntsville 35801.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35801.

Estimated value$203,220
CheaperTypical $413,246Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 305 Thornton Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35801Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,2208% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25054% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than812 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac16% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than194222% of homes3% of homes

About 305 Thornton Ave Sw

How much is 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL is $203,220 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $165,610 to $240,830. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL last sell?

305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL last sold on Nov 1, 2012 for $79,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL?

305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL has 1 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL built?

305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL?

305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Huntsville High School (high), rated B; Huntsville Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Jones Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Huntsville City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35801?

Among the 9,049 homes in Huntsville 35801, it is worth more than 8% of them ($203,220 against a typical $413,246), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($250 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 4% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1942 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 21% 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 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Thornton Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL was $1,565. The county assessed it at $26,980.

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