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$69,960$85 / 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 61How 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 $7,500 on May 28, 2020

74 HELMS DR

NEWTON, AL 36352
1
Baths
819 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$70K
$43K low$97K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,500 · May 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$228 (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.$5,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,740

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDALE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Composition Shingle
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 170 ft²

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
Newton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
South Dale Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Dale County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Dale County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36352These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.5,703
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,201
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,574
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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

74 Helms Dr 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 98% of homes in Newton 36352
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Newton 36352
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Newton 36352
  • Among the smallest lots in Newton 36352
  • Older than 85% of homes in Newton 36352

What homes are worth in Newton 36352

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

This home
$69K$800K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Newton 36352.

How it measures up in Newton 36352

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 36352.

Estimated value$69,960
CheaperTypical $267,611Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area819 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 74 Helms Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 36352Dale County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,9602% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$859% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than819 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 acalmost no homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than196015% of homes18% of homes

About 74 Helms Dr

How much is 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL is $69,960 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $42,799 to $97,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL last sell?

74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL last sold on May 28, 2020 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL?

74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL has 1 bathrooms, 819 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL built?

74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL?

74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL is assigned to Newton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; South Dale Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dale County High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dale County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL compare to other homes in Newton 36352?

Among the 2,196 homes in Newton 36352, it is worth more than 2% of them ($69,960 against a typical $267,611), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($85 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 4% of them (819 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1960 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Dale County, it is worth more than 5% 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 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 74 Helms Dr, Newton, AL was $228. The county assessed it at $5,220.

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