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$227,448$263 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

521 17TH ST

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
1
Baths
864 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.
0.2 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$227K
$189K low$266K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,630 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$31,660 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,300

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.0.20
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.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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 · 120 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
University Place Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Westlawn Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Tuscaloosa City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35401These 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.111
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 100.53

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,260 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,996
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

521 17th 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 80% of homes in Forest Lake
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Forest Lake
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Tuscaloosa County
  • Among the oldest homes in Forest Lake

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35401

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

This home
$62K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35401.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35401.

Estimated value$227,448
CheaperTypical $186,640Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,275 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 521 17th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest LakeTuscaloosa 35401Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,44820% of homes59% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26391% of homes79% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes11% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac49% of homes54% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than1930almost no homes15% of homes4% of homes

About 521 17th St

How much is 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL is $227,448 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $189,186 to $265,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Sep 15, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL has 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to University Place Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Central High School (high), rated D; Westlawn Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Tuscaloosa City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35401?

Among the 9,218 homes in Tuscaloosa 35401, it is worth more than 59% of them ($227,448 against a typical $186,640), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($263 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 11% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,275 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1930 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 32% 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 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 17th St, Tuscaloosa, AL was $1,630. The county assessed it at $31,660.

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