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$149,400$147 / 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 83How 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 $40,000 on May 4, 2012

609 RUSSELL ST SW

DECATUR, AL 35601
1.5
Baths
1,014 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$149K
$124K low$175K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 4, 2012

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.$6,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.29
98
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.135 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
CountyMORGAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

E
Austinville Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Austin Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Austin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Decatur City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35601These 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.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.36,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.791 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,005
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.58%

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How this home compares

609 Russell St Sw 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 74% of homes in Morgan County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Decatur 35601
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Morgan County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Decatur 35601
  • Older than 68% of homes in Morgan County

What homes are worth in Decatur 35601

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

This home
$43K$546K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Decatur 35601.

How it measures up in Decatur 35601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 35601.

Estimated value$149,400
CheaperTypical $148,304Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 609 Russell St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 35601Morgan County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,40051% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14786% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,014 ft²11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac75% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than196664% of homes32% of homes

About 609 Russell St Sw

How much is 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL is $149,400 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $123,563 to $175,237. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL last sell?

609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL last sold on May 4, 2012 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL?

609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,014 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL built?

609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL?

609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL is assigned to Austinville Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Austin Middle School (middle), rated C; Austin High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 Russell St Sw, Decatur, AL compare to other homes in Decatur 35601?

Among the 11,000 homes in Decatur 35601, it is worth more than 51% of them ($149,400 against a typical $148,304), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($147 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,014 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1966 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Morgan County, it is worth more than 26% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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