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$56,793$58 / 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 62How 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 $19,900 on Oct 4, 2012

705 LAY ST

GADSDEN, AL 35903
2
Beds
1
Baths
974 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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

$57K
$35K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,900 · Oct 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$559 (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.$12,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
Oscar Adams Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Litchfield Elementary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35903These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,110
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.226 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,031
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

705 Lay St 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 91% of homes in Etowah County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Etowah County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Etowah County
  • Among the smallest lots in Gadsden 35903
  • Older than 69% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35903

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

This home
$38K$489K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Gadsden 35903.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35903.

Estimated value$56,793
CheaperTypical $130,546Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$58
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,459 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 705 Lay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35903Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,79310% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5820% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than974 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 acalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195444% of homes31% of homes

About 705 Lay St

How much is 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL is $56,793 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $35,445 to $78,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL last sell?

705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL last sold on Oct 4, 2012 for $19,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL?

705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 974 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL built?

705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL?

705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Oscar Adams Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Litchfield Elementary School (middle), rated C-; Gadsden City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35903?

Among the 7,109 homes in Gadsden 35903, it is worth more than 10% of them ($56,793 against a typical $130,546), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($58 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 11% of them (974 ft² against a typical 1,459 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1954 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 9% 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 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Lay St, Gadsden, AL was $559. The county assessed it at $12,400.

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