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$400,008$208 / ft²
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Last sold for $180,000 on Jan 7, 2019

517 LANIER RD SW

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
1.5
Baths
1,925 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$400K
$302K low$498K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Jan 7, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,377 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$54,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

H
Huntsville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Huntsville Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Jones Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi

District: Huntsville City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35801These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,251
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,558 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,699
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

517 Lanier Rd Sw 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 70% of homes in Madison County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Huntsville 35801
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Huntsville 35801
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Madison County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35801

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

This home
$136K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Huntsville 35801.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35801.

Estimated value$400,008
CheaperTypical $411,433Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 517 Lanier Rd Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35801Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,00848% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20831% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,925 ft²65% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac53% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195640% of homes6% of homes

About 517 Lanier Rd Sw

How much is 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL is $400,008 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $301,687 to $498,329. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL last sell?

517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL last sold on Jan 7, 2019 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL?

517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,925 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL built?

517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL?

517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Huntsville High School (high), rated B; Huntsville Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Jones Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Huntsville City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35801?

Among the 9,049 homes in Huntsville 35801, it is worth more than 48% of them ($400,008 against a typical $411,433), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($208 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,925 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1956 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 70% 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 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Lanier Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL was $3,377. The county assessed it at $54,700.

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