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$406,015$137 / 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 81How 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

5256 BLUFF VALLEY RD

ASHLAND, AL 36251
3 / 1
Baths
2,953 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.
29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$406K
$329K low$483K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,929 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,799
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,929
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,290

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 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
CountyClay
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 350 ft²Shed · 616 ft²Patio · 814 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 36251These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.4,459
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,866
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,096
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.59%

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How this home compares

5256 Bluff Valley Rd 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Ashland 36251
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Ashland 36251
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Ashland 36251
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Ashland 36251

What homes are worth in Ashland 36251

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

This home
$60K$385K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Ashland 36251.

How it measures up in Ashland 36251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashland 36251.

Estimated value$406,015
CheaperTypical $139,479Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,953 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size29 ac
SmallerTypical 2.13 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 5256 Bluff Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 36251Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,015almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13787% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than2,953 ft²94% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29 ac92% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201796% of homes96% of homes

About 5256 Bluff Valley Rd

How much is 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL is $406,015 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $329,124 to $482,906. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL last sell?

5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL last sold on Apr 28, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL?

5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,953 square feet of living space and a 29.00-acre lot.

When was 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL built?

5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 5256 Bluff Valley Rd, Ashland, AL compare to other homes in Ashland 36251?

Among the 1,849 homes in Ashland 36251, it is worth more than almost all of them ($406,015 against a typical $139,479), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($137 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,953 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (29 ac against a typical 2.13 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2017 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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