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$57,666$61 / 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 69How 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

78 HILLVIEW ST

STEELE, AL 35987
0
Baths
952 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$58K
$40K low$75K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,480 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,974
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,870

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.0.38
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
Steele Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Ashville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.5 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35987These 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.129
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 100.81

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.6.1%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,927
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,339
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

78 Hillview 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in St. Clair County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Steele 35987
  • Older than 94% of homes in St. Clair County

What homes are worth in Steele 35987

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

This home
$41K$654K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Steele 35987.

How it measures up in Steele 35987

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Steele 35987.

Estimated value$57,666
CheaperTypical $155,486Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 78 Hillview St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSteele 35987St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$57,6668% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6116% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²10% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac4% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes6% of homes

About 78 Hillview St

How much is 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL is $57,666 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $40,036 to $75,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL last sell?

78 Hillview St, Steele, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL?

78 Hillview St, Steele, AL has 952 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL built?

78 Hillview St, Steele, AL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL?

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

How does 78 Hillview St, Steele, AL compare to other homes in Steele 35987?

Among the 988 homes in Steele 35987, it is worth more than 8% of them ($57,666 against a typical $155,486), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($61 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 10% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of St. Clair 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.

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