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$36,614$24 / 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 40How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $17,000 on Jan 23, 2020

505 JAMES ST

TALLASSEE, AL 36078
1
Baths
1,538 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.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$37K
$15K low$59K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,000 · Jan 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$516 (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.$15,520 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyElmore
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 254 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Tallassee High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Southside Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Tallassee Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi

District: Tallassee City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36078These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.14,352
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,877
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,788
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

505 James 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Elmore County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Elmore County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Elmore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Tallassee 36078
  • Older than 96% of homes in Elmore County

What homes are worth in Tallassee 36078

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

This home
$37K$728K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Tallassee 36078.

How it measures up in Tallassee 36078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tallassee 36078.

Estimated value$36,614
CheaperTypical $160,924Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,538 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 505 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTallassee 36078Elmore County
Estimated valuepricier than$36,6142% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,538 ft²48% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac34% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192614% of homes4% of homes

About 505 James St

How much is 505 James St, Tallassee, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 James St, Tallassee, AL is $36,614 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $14,525 to $58,703. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 James St, Tallassee, AL last sell?

505 James St, Tallassee, AL last sold on Jan 23, 2020 for $17,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 505 James St, Tallassee, AL?

505 James St, Tallassee, AL has 1 bathrooms and 1,538 square feet of living space.

When was 505 James St, Tallassee, AL built?

505 James St, Tallassee, AL was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 James St, Tallassee, AL?

505 James St, Tallassee, AL is assigned to Tallassee High School (high), rated C; Southside Middle School (middle), rated A-; Tallassee Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Tallassee City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 James St, Tallassee, AL compare to other homes in Tallassee 36078?

Among the 5,360 homes in Tallassee 36078, it is worth more than 2% of them ($36,614 against a typical $160,924), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($24 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,538 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1926 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Elmore County, it is worth more than almost no 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 505 James St, Tallassee, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 James St, Tallassee, AL was $516. The county assessed it at $15,520.

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