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$213,874$171 / 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
Last sold for $117,900 on Jul 22, 2014

4870 RIVERWOOD PL

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
2
Baths
1,254 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.
3,339 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$214K
$181K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,900 · Jul 22, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$125,449
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,359
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$88,425
USAMERIBANK · P · recorded Jul 22, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,769 (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.$40,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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(9)

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
Oak Mountain High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Oak Mountain Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
E
Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.2 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35242These 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.70
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 100.69

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.57,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4870 Riverwood Pl 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 98% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Shelby County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Birmingham 35242

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35242

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

This home
$221K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Birmingham 35242.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35242.

Estimated value$213,874
CheaperTypical $568,792Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,823 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3,339 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 4870 Riverwood Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,8742% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17117% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²2% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,339 ft²6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19817% of homes19% of homes

About 4870 Riverwood Pl

How much is 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL is $213,874 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $180,596 to $247,152. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL last sell?

4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL last sold on Jul 22, 2014 for $117,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL?

4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL built?

4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL?

4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Oak Mountain High School (high), rated A+; Oak Mountain Middle School (middle), rated B-; Oak Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 17,974 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than 2% of them ($213,874 against a typical $568,792), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($171 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 2% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 2,823 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,339 ft² against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1981 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 15% 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 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4870 Riverwood Pl, Birmingham, AL was $1,769. The county assessed it at $40,200.

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