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$463,456$183 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $241,000 on May 14, 2014

5436 HICKORY RIDGE DR

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3.5
Baths
2,530 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$463K
$401K low$526K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$241,000 · May 14, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,927 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$43,680 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
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.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Deck · 144 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Oak Mountain Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Oak Mountain High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Inverness Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.9 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35242These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.57,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

5436 Hickory Ridge 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 70% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Birmingham 35242
  • Older than 73% of homes in Birmingham 35242

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35242

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

This home
$230K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Birmingham 35242.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35242.

Estimated value$463,456
CheaperTypical $572,777Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,870 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$463,45631% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18327% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,530 ft²39% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac65% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199227% of homes35% of homes

About 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr

How much is 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL is $463,456 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $401,077 to $525,835. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL last sell?

5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL last sold on May 14, 2014 for $241,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL?

5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,530 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL built?

5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL?

5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Oak Mountain Middle School (middle), rated A; Oak Mountain High School (high), rated A-; Inverness Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 18,440 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is worth more than 31% of them ($463,456 against a typical $572,777), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($183 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 39% of them (2,530 ft² against a typical 2,870 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1992 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 70% 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 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5436 Hickory Ridge Dr, Birmingham, AL was $1,927. The county assessed it at $43,680.

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