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$83,263$70 / 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 62How 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

505 LAFAYETTE ST

VALLEY, AL 36854
1
Baths
1,196 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.
1916
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$83K
$52K low$115K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$567 (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.$17,768 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,368
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,840

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyChambers
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolD+
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

505 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 87% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Valley 36854
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Chambers County
  • 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
$46K$672K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$83,263
CheaperTypical $165,662Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 505 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley 36854Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,26313% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7014% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²30% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac40% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than191612% of homes16% of homes

About 505 Lafayette St

How much is 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL is $83,263 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $51,843 to $114,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL last sell?

505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL last sold on Jan 6, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL built?

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

What schools serve 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL is assigned to Fairfax Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley High School (high), rated D+; 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 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL compare to other homes in Valley 36854?

Among the 5,925 homes in Valley 36854, it is worth more than 13% of them ($83,263 against a typical $165,662), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($70 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.45 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 24% 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 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Lafayette St, Valley, AL was $567. The county assessed it at $17,768.

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