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$177,415$104 / 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

540 MERKEL LOOP

SYLACAUGA, AL 35151
2
Baths
1,712 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.
8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$177K
$143K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$322 (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.$12,640 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,400

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyTalladega
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 35151These 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.84
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 100.56

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.8,545
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,541
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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.59%

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How this home compares

540 Merkel Loop 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Talladega County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Talladega County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Talladega County

What homes are worth in Sylacauga 35151

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

This home
$57K$685K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Sylacauga 35151.

How it measures up in Sylacauga 35151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sylacauga 35151.

Estimated value$177,415
CheaperTypical $184,797Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.7 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 540 Merkel Loop ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylacauga 35151Talladega County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,41548% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10444% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,712 ft²61% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8 ac86% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199567% of homes72% of homes

About 540 Merkel Loop

How much is 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL is $177,415 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $142,917 to $211,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL?

540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,712 square feet of living space and a 8.00-acre lot.

When was 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL built?

540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL compare to other homes in Sylacauga 35151?

Among the 3,088 homes in Sylacauga 35151, it is worth more than 48% of them ($177,415 against a typical $184,797), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($104 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,712 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (8 ac against a typical 1.7 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1995 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Talladega County, it is worth more than 54% 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 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 Merkel Loop, Sylacauga, AL was $322. The county assessed it at $12,640.

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