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$4,464,525$956 / 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 $275,000 on Oct 5, 1999

488 BENT TREE ACRES

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3.5
Baths
4,672 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.
10.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$4.5M
$3.6M low$5.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Oct 5, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,496 (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.$119,380 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,193,640

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.104 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.42
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 230 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Oak Mountain Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Oak Mountain High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

488 Bent Tree Acres 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Birmingham 35242
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Shelby County
  • Among the largest lots in Birmingham 35242
  • Newer than 86% 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
$245K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all 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$4,464,525
CheaperTypical $573,286Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$956
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,672 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,870 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size10.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 488 Bent Tree Acres ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,464,525almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$956almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than4,672 ft²90% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.42 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than201286% of homes83% of homes

About 488 Bent Tree Acres

How much is 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL is $4,464,525 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $3,550,043 to $5,379,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL last sell?

488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL last sold on Oct 5, 1999 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL?

488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL has 3.5 bathrooms, 4,672 square feet of living space and a 10.42-acre lot.

When was 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL built?

488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL?

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

How does 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 18,440 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than almost all of them ($4,464,525 against a typical $573,286), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($956 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 90% of them (4,672 ft² against a typical 2,870 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (10.42 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2012 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than almost all 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 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Bent Tree Acres, Birmingham, AL was $4,496. The county assessed it at $119,380.

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