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$329,688$168 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $258,000 on May 12, 2022

397 N RIVER ST

CENTRE, AL 35960
1
Baths
1,964 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.
1.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$330K
$263K low$397K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$258,000 · May 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,152 (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.$36,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.98
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Centre Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Cherokee County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Centre Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35960These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,138
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.62 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,174
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

397 N River 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 more than 68% of homes in Centre 35960
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Centre 35960

What homes are worth in Centre 35960

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

This home
$60K$835K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Centre 35960.

How it measures up in Centre 35960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Centre 35960.

Estimated value$329,688
CheaperTypical $252,528Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,491 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size1.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 397 N River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentre 35960Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,68868% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16853% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,964 ft²75% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.98 ac70% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198852% of homes47% of homes

About 397 N River St

How much is 397 N River St, Centre, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 N River St, Centre, AL is $329,688 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $262,661 to $396,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 N River St, Centre, AL last sell?

397 N River St, Centre, AL last sold on May 12, 2022 for $258,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 397 N River St, Centre, AL?

397 N River St, Centre, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,964 square feet of living space and a 1.98-acre lot.

When was 397 N River St, Centre, AL built?

397 N River St, Centre, AL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 397 N River St, Centre, AL?

397 N River St, Centre, AL is assigned to Centre Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Cherokee County High School (high), rated C-; Centre Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 N River St, Centre, AL compare to other homes in Centre 35960?

Among the 4,598 homes in Centre 35960, it is worth more than 68% of them ($329,688 against a typical $252,528), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($168 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,964 ft² against a typical 1,491 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.98 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1988 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 67% 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 397 N River St, Centre, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 397 N River St, Centre, AL was $2,152. The county assessed it at $36,000.

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