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$132,629$134 / 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 75How 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

491 RUSSELL RD

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1.5
Baths
988 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.
1.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$133K
$99K low$166K high
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.$132,629
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$106,103

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$199 (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.$5,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,100

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.53 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
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Gaston High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Gaston Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.2 mi

District: Etowah County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
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 100.83

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

491 Russell Rd 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 73% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Gadsden 35901

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35901

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

This home
$26K$787K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Gadsden 35901.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Estimated value$132,629
CheaperTypical $149,310Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 491 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,62946% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13473% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.22 ac85% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than198377% of homes67% of homes

About 491 Russell Rd

How much is 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL is $132,629 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $99,486 to $165,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL last sell?

491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL?

491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 1.22-acre lot.

When was 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL built?

491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL?

491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Gaston High School (middle), rated D; Gaston Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Etowah County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,475 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is worth more than 46% of them ($132,629 against a typical $149,310), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($134 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 11% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.22 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1983 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 36% 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 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Russell Rd, Gadsden, AL was $199. The county assessed it at $5,520.

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