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$101,084$89 / 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 78How 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 $55,000 on Dec 22, 2017

509 42ND ST

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405
1
Baths
1,135 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.
1951
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

$101K
$79K low$124K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Dec 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$693 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,460 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTuscaloosa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Crossed Wals
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Skyland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Eastwood Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Paul W Bryant High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Tuscaloosa City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35405These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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

509 42nd 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 Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Older than 94% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35405

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

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$146K$569K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Tuscaloosa 35405.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35405.

Estimated value$101,084
CheaperTypical $262,116Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,135 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 509 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTuscaloosa 35405Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,084almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$89almost no homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,135 ft²6% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac22% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19516% of homes13% of homes

About 509 42nd St

How much is 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL is $101,084 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $78,576 to $123,592. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Dec 22, 2017 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,135 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to Skyland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Eastwood Middle School (middle), rated D+; Paul W Bryant High School (high), rated F. All sit in Tuscaloosa City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35405?

Among the 11,965 homes in Tuscaloosa 35405, it is worth more than almost none of them ($101,084 against a typical $262,116), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($89 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,135 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1951 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 3% 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 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 509 42nd St, Tuscaloosa, AL was $693. The county assessed it at $13,460.

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