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$47,943$62 / 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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

517 SHORTER AVE

ATTALLA, AL 35954
1
Baths
768 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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

$48K
$30K low$66K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$78 (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.$2,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,900

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.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.

H
Etowah High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Etowah Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
E
Attalla Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Attalla City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35954These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.12,642
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.120 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,512
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,468
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

517 Shorter Ave 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 96% of homes in Attalla 35954
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Etowah County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Etowah County
  • Among the smallest lots in Attalla 35954
  • Older than 78% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Attalla 35954

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

This home
$40K$464K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Attalla 35954.

How it measures up in Attalla 35954

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Attalla 35954.

Estimated value$47,943
CheaperTypical $143,049Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,421 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 517 Shorter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAttalla 35954Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,9434% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6219% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194623% of homes22% of homes

About 517 Shorter Ave

How much is 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL is $47,943 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $29,665 to $66,221. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL last sell?

517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL?

517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL has 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL built?

517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL?

517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL is assigned to Etowah High School (high), rated B+; Etowah Middle School (middle), rated A-; Attalla Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Attalla City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL compare to other homes in Attalla 35954?

Among the 4,667 homes in Attalla 35954, it is worth more than 4% of them ($47,943 against a typical $143,049), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($62 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 5% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,421 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1946 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Etowah 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.

What are the property taxes on 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Shorter Ave, Attalla, AL was $78. The county assessed it at $2,500.

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