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$259,752$170 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $255,000 on Sep 8, 2025

481 PRAIRIE FIELD DR

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,525 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.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$260K
$239K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Sep 8, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$571 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$45,300 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Garden Home
CountyTuscaloosa
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2013
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Finished
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 · 236 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Taylorville Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.6 mi
H
Hillcrest High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Hillcrest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Tuscaloosa County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35405These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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

481 Prairie Field Dr 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 77% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35405

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

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$147K$560K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35405.

Estimated value$259,752
CheaperTypical $259,900Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,525 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 481 Prairie Field Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTuscaloosa 35405Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,75250% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17077% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,525 ft²34% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than201289% of homes86% of homes

About 481 Prairie Field Dr

How much is 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is $259,752 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $239,380 to $280,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Sep 8, 2025 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,525 square feet of living space.

When was 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to Taylorville Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Hillcrest High School (high), rated D; Hillcrest Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Tuscaloosa County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35405?

Among the 11,965 homes in Tuscaloosa 35405, it is worth more than 50% of them ($259,752 against a typical $259,900), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($170 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,525 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (2012 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 45% 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 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 481 Prairie Field Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was $571. The county assessed it at $45,300.

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