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$76,370$61 / 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 57How 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
Last sold for $30,000 on Nov 30, 2017

501 LAFAYETTE ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,260 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$76K
$44K low$109K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Nov 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$635 (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.$18,456 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,876
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyChambers
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 544 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Fairfax Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Valley High SchoolF
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 mi
M
W F Burns Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Chambers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36854These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,475
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

501 Lafayette 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 89% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Older than 88% of homes in Valley 36854

What homes are worth in Valley 36854

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

This home
$45K$646K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Valley 36854.

How it measures up in Valley 36854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley 36854.

Estimated value$76,370
CheaperTypical $164,614Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 501 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,37011% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$619% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²37% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac3% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191612% of homes16% of homes

About 501 Lafayette St

How much is 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL is $76,370 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $43,885 to $108,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL last sell?

501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL last sold on Nov 30, 2017 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL built?

501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL is assigned to Fairfax Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley High School (high), rated F; W F Burns Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Chambers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,925 homes in Valley 36854, it is worth more than 11% of them ($76,370 against a typical $164,614), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($61 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1916 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Chambers County, it is worth more than 20% 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 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Lafayette St, Valley, AL was $635. The county assessed it at $18,456.

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