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$299,097$138 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $275,000 on Mar 23, 2023

505 S HOUSTON ST

ATHENS, AL 35611
3 / 1
Baths
2,168 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$299K
$267K low$331K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Mar 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$891 (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.$23,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,700

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.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyLimestone
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Porch · 244 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Athens Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Athens Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Athens High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35611These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.30,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,749
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

505 S Houston 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 more than 71% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Limestone County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Older than 90% of homes in Limestone County

What homes are worth in Athens 35611

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

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$74K$850K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Athens 35611.

How it measures up in Athens 35611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35611.

Estimated value$299,097
CheaperTypical $219,925Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 505 S Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35611Limestone County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,09771% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13849% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,168 ft²78% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac16% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than196023% of homes10% of homes

About 505 S Houston St

How much is 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL is $299,097 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $266,978 to $331,216. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL last sell?

505 S Houston St, Athens, AL last sold on Mar 23, 2023 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL?

505 S Houston St, Athens, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL built?

505 S Houston St, Athens, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL?

505 S Houston St, Athens, AL is assigned to Athens Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Athens Middle School (middle), rated C+; Athens High School (high), rated C. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35611?

Among the 10,244 homes in Athens 35611, it is worth more than 71% of them ($299,097 against a typical $219,925), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($138 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,168 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1960 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Limestone County, it is worth more than 47% 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 S Houston St, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 S Houston St, Athens, AL was $891. The county assessed it at $23,600.

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