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$714,768$214 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

655 LEE ROAD 281

SALEM, AL 36874
2
Baths
3,340 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.
6.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$715K
$603K low$827K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,714 (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.$39,440 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,614
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$394,240

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.50
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.Asphalt
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.In-Ground Vinyl Pool

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

E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.4 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

655 Lee Road 281 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 95% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Salem 36874

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

This home
$150K$807K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$714,768
CheaperTypical $358,558Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area3,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size6.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.32 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 655 Lee Road 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$714,76895% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21470% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than3,340 ft²96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.5 ac82% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than198931% of homes33% of homes

About 655 Lee Road 281

How much is 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is $714,768 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $602,500 to $827,036. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sell?

655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL last sold on Dec 21, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL has 2 bathrooms, 3,340 square feet of living space and a 6.50-acre lot.

When was 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL built?

655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL is assigned to Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 95% of them ($714,768 against a typical $358,558), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($214 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,340 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (6.5 ac against a typical 2.32 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1989 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 92% 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 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Lee Road 281, Salem, AL was $1,714. The county assessed it at $39,440.

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