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$98,429$48 / 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 67How 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

509 JAMES ST

TALLASSEE, AL 36078
2
Baths
2,053 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$98K
$66K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,640 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyELMORE
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 595 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Tallassee High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Southside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Tallassee Elementary SchoolB
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

509 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Elmore County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Elmore County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Tallassee 36078
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% 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
$38K$844K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$98,429
CheaperTypical $167,090Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 509 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTallassee 36078Elmore County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,42928% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4811% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,053 ft²76% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac8% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than193016% of homes4% of homes

About 509 James St

How much is 509 James St, Tallassee, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 James St, Tallassee, AL is $98,429 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $66,439 to $130,419. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 James St, Tallassee, AL last sell?

509 James St, Tallassee, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 James St, Tallassee, AL?

509 James St, Tallassee, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,053 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 509 James St, Tallassee, AL built?

509 James St, Tallassee, AL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 James St, Tallassee, AL?

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

How does 509 James St, Tallassee, AL compare to other homes in Tallassee 36078?

Among the 5,361 homes in Tallassee 36078, it is worth more than 28% of them ($98,429 against a typical $167,090), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($48 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,053 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1930 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Elmore County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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