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$37,018$73 / ft²
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Last sold for $19,500 on Feb 22, 2024

686 HIGHWAY 491

VANDIVER, AL 35176
1
Baths
504 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$37K
$21K low$53K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,500 · Feb 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$176 (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.$4,760 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,780

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Vincent Middle / High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.1 mi
E
Vincent Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 9.7 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35176These 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.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.641
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.60 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,965
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

686 Highway 491 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Shelby County
  • Among the smallest homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Vandiver 35176
  • Older than 88% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Vandiver 35176

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

This home
$49K$575K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Vandiver 35176.

How it measures up in Vandiver 35176

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vandiver 35176.

Estimated value$37,018
CheaperTypical $148,499Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 686 Highway 491 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVandiver 35176Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,018almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7326% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than504 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac8% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197543% of homes12% of homes

About 686 Highway 491

How much is 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL is $37,018 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $20,945 to $53,091. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL last sell?

686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL last sold on Feb 22, 2024 for $19,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL?

686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL has 1 bathrooms, 504 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL built?

686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL?

686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL is assigned to Vincent Middle / High School (middle), rated C; Vincent Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL compare to other homes in Vandiver 35176?

Among the 335 homes in Vandiver 35176, it is worth more than almost none of them ($37,018 against a typical $148,499), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($73 against a typical $92), it is bigger than almost none of them (504 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1975 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than almost no 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 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 686 Highway 491, Vandiver, AL was $176. The county assessed it at $4,760.

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