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$415,256$212 / 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 81How 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

686 VALLEY RD

ASHVILLE, AL 35953
1
Baths
1,960 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.
0.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$415K
$337K low$494K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$490 (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.$17,340 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,684
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.88
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

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

H
Ashville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
Ashville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.7 mi
E
Ashville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.7 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35953These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,126
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,331
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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 Valley Rd 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 80% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Ashville 35953
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Ashville 35953
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Ashville 35953

What homes are worth in Ashville 35953

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

This home
$34K$783K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Ashville 35953.

How it measures up in Ashville 35953

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashville 35953.

Estimated value$415,256
CheaperTypical $253,247Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.88 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 686 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshville 35953St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$415,25677% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21275% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²70% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.88 ac29% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than201994% of homes89% of homes

About 686 Valley Rd

How much is 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL is $415,256 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $336,967 to $493,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL last sell?

686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL?

686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.88-acre lot.

When was 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL built?

686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL?

686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL is assigned to Ashville High School (high), rated D+; Ashville Middle School (middle), rated B; Ashville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in St. Clair County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL compare to other homes in Ashville 35953?

Among the 2,941 homes in Ashville 35953, it is worth more than 77% of them ($415,256 against a typical $253,247), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($212 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.88 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2019 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 80% 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 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Valley Rd, Ashville, AL was $490. The county assessed it at $17,340.

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