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$616,639$241 / 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 92How 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

778 CAHABA RIVER EST

HOOVER, AL 35244
2
Baths
2,554 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.
3.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$617K
$565K low$669K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,232 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,600 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$485,890

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
Hoover High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
R. F. Bumpus Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Hoover City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35244These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.36,828
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,593 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,148
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

778 Cahaba River Est 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 85% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Shelby County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Birmingham 35244
  • Older than 95% of homes in Birmingham 35244

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35244

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

This home
$201K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Birmingham 35244.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35244

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35244.

Estimated value$616,639
CheaperTypical $474,125Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area2,554 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size3.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 778 Cahaba River Est ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35244Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$616,63977% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24183% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,554 ft²55% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.47 ac98% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19765% of homes14% of homes

About 778 Cahaba River Est

How much is 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL is $616,639 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $564,558 to $668,720. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL?

778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,554 square feet of living space and a 3.47-acre lot.

When was 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL built?

778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL?

778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL is assigned to Hoover High School (high), rated A; Trace Crossings Elementary School (elementary), rated A; R. F. Bumpus Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Hoover City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35244?

Among the 12,112 homes in Birmingham 35244, it is worth more than 77% of them ($616,639 against a typical $474,125), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($241 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 55% of them (2,554 ft² against a typical 2,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (3.47 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1976 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 85% 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 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 778 Cahaba River Est, Hoover, AL was $3,232. The county assessed it at $48,600.

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