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$123,388$61 / 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 83How 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 S 5TH ST

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1.5
Baths
2,015 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
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

$123K
$103K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (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.$11,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Gadsden Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
W. E. Striplin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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 S 5th 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 67% of homes in Etowah County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Etowah County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Etowah County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Etowah County
  • Among the oldest homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35901

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

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$28K$778K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Gadsden 35901.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Estimated value$123,388
CheaperTypical $153,714Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,015 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 509 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,38843% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6129% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,015 ft²67% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac49% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than19134% of homesalmost no homes

About 509 S 5th St

How much is 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL is $123,388 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $102,597 to $144,179. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL last sell?

509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL?

509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,015 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL built?

509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL?

509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Gadsden Elementary School (middle), rated A-; W. E. Striplin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Gadsden City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,474 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is worth more than 43% of them ($123,388 against a typical $153,714), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($61 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,015 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1913 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 33% 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 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL was $556. The county assessed it at $11,340.

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