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$163,045$99 / 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 80How 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 $158,000 on Jun 14, 2021

542 HOUSTON ST

ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010
1
Baths
1,642 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$163K
$131K low$195K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · Jun 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$578 (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.$15,400 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTallapoosa
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2002
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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

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

M
Alexander City Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Benjamin Russell High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Jim Pearson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi

District: Alexander City City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35010These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.19,168
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,586
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,781
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

542 Houston 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Tallapoosa County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Alexander City 35010

What homes are worth in Alexander City 35010

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

This home
$31K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Alexander City 35010.

How it measures up in Alexander City 35010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexander City 35010.

Estimated value$163,045
CheaperTypical $199,744Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 542 Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexander City 35010Tallapoosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,04540% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9934% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,642 ft²58% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than194011% of homes12% of homes

About 542 Houston St

How much is 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL is $163,045 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $130,856 to $195,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL last sell?

542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL last sold on Jun 14, 2021 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL?

542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL has 1 bathrooms and 1,642 square feet of living space.

When was 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL built?

542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL?

542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL is assigned to Alexander City Middle School (middle), rated B-; Benjamin Russell High School (high), rated A-; Jim Pearson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Alexander City City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL compare to other homes in Alexander City 35010?

Among the 8,974 homes in Alexander City 35010, it is worth more than 40% of them ($163,045 against a typical $199,744), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($99 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,642 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²) and it is newer than 11% of them (1940 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Tallapoosa County, it is worth more than 36% 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 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 542 Houston St, Alexander City, AL was $578. The county assessed it at $15,400.

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