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$207,119$181 / 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 90How 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 $81,000 on Mar 19, 2021

56 LEE ROAD 979

PHENIX CITY, AL 36870
2
Baths
1,144 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.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$207K
$187K low$227K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$81,000 · Mar 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$498 (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.$12,220 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,228
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
East Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.4 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36870These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.94%
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.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.837 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,113
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

56 Lee Road 979 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 less than 89% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Phenix City 36870
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Phenix City 36870

What homes are worth in Phenix City 36870

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

This home
$119K$482K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Phenix City 36870.

How it measures up in Phenix City 36870

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Phenix City 36870.

Estimated value$207,119
CheaperTypical $257,292Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 56 Lee Road 979 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhenix City 36870Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$207,11920% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18180% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199440% of homes40% of homes

About 56 Lee Road 979

How much is 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL is $207,119 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $187,442 to $226,796. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL last sell?

56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL last sold on Mar 19, 2021 for $81,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL?

56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL has 2 bathrooms and 1,144 square feet of living space.

When was 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL built?

56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL?

56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL is assigned to East Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL compare to other homes in Phenix City 36870?

Among the 6,451 homes in Phenix City 36870, it is worth more than 20% of them ($207,119 against a typical $257,292), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($181 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1994 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 11% 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 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Lee Road 979, Phenix City, AL was $498. The county assessed it at $12,220.

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