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$480,850$195 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

494 HIGHLAND DR

MADISON, AL 35758
1
Baths
2,471 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$481K
$426K low$535K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,169 (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.$31,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Mixed (Not Specified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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

E
Horizon Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Bob Jones High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Discovery Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Madison City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35758These 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.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.52,801
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,909 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,656
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,650
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

494 Highland 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Madison County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Madison 35758
  • Older than 81% of homes in Madison 35758

What homes are worth in Madison 35758

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

This home
$165K$945K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Madison 35758.

How it measures up in Madison 35758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 35758.

Estimated value$480,850
CheaperTypical $386,273Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,471 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 494 Highland Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 35758Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$480,85068% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19536% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,471 ft²82% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac71% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than198619% of homes39% of homes

About 494 Highland Dr

How much is 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL is $480,850 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $426,349 to $535,351. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL last sell?

494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL last sold on Dec 31, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL?

494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL has 1 bathrooms, 2,471 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL built?

494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL?

494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL is assigned to Horizon Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Bob Jones High School (high), rated B+; Discovery Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Madison City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL compare to other homes in Madison 35758?

Among the 15,241 homes in Madison 35758, it is worth more than 68% of them ($480,850 against a typical $386,273), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($195 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,471 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1986 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 82% 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 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Highland Dr, Madison, AL was $2,169. The county assessed it at $31,760.

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