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$491,830$167 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $165,000 on Apr 24, 1996

521 CARY DR

AUBURN, AL 36830
3 / 1
Baths
2,950 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.
1.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$492K
$417K low$566K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Apr 24, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,036 (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.$57,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,448
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$608,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.68
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.In-Ground Vinyl Pool

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

E
Cary Woods Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
M
East Samford SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–7 · 1.9 mi
H
Auburn High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Auburn City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36830These 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.91
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 100.32

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.50,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.484 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,201
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,151
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

521 Cary Dr 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 76% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Auburn 36830
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Auburn 36830
  • Older than 90% of homes in Auburn 36830

What homes are worth in Auburn 36830

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

This home
$207K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Auburn 36830.

How it measures up in Auburn 36830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Auburn 36830.

Estimated value$491,830
CheaperTypical $437,068Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,974 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size1.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 521 Cary Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAuburn 36830Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,83060% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1679% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,950 ft²81% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.68 ac67% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than196010% of homes10% of homes

About 521 Cary Dr

How much is 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL is $491,830 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $417,301 to $566,359. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL last sell?

521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL last sold on Apr 24, 1996 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL?

521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,950 square feet of living space and a 1.68-acre lot.

When was 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL built?

521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL?

521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL is assigned to Cary Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; East Samford School (middle), rated A+; Auburn High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Auburn City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL compare to other homes in Auburn 36830?

Among the 15,604 homes in Auburn 36830, it is worth more than 60% of them ($491,830 against a typical $437,068), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($167 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,950 ft² against a typical 1,974 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1.68 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1960 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 76% 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 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL was $3,036. The county assessed it at $57,200.

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