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$178,408$124 / 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 85How 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 $74,500 on Oct 9, 2008

490 5TH ST

ASHVILLE, AL 35953
0
Baths
1,440 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$178K
$152K low$205K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,500 · Oct 9, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$257 (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.$8,460 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,892
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,460

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Ashville Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Ashville Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Ashville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35953These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.8,126
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,331
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,460
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

490 5th 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 less than 84% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Ashville 35953
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ashville 35953

What homes are worth in Ashville 35953

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

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$43K$759K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Ashville 35953.

How it measures up in Ashville 35953

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashville 35953.

Estimated value$178,408
CheaperTypical $251,023Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 490 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshville 35953St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,40833% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12439% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²41% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac16% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19465% of homes5% of homes

About 490 5th St

How much is 490 5th St, Ashville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 5th St, Ashville, AL is $178,408 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $151,694 to $205,122. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 5th St, Ashville, AL last sell?

490 5th St, Ashville, AL last sold on Oct 9, 2008 for $74,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 490 5th St, Ashville, AL?

490 5th St, Ashville, AL has 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 490 5th St, Ashville, AL built?

490 5th St, Ashville, AL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 5th St, Ashville, AL?

490 5th St, Ashville, AL is assigned to Ashville Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ashville Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ashville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in St. Clair County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 5th St, Ashville, AL compare to other homes in Ashville 35953?

Among the 2,939 homes in Ashville 35953, it is worth more than 33% of them ($178,408 against a typical $251,023), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($124 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1946 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 16% 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 490 5th St, Ashville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 5th St, Ashville, AL was $257. The county assessed it at $8,460.

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