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$271,207$192 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $12,400 on Feb 27, 1997

78 LEE ROAD 501

PHENIX CITY, AL 36870
2
Baths
1,411 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.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$271K
$247K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,400 · Feb 27, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$50 (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.$15,660 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,094
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
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.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
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
E
East Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.8 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36870These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.94%
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.8.8%
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.19,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.837 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,113
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

78 Lee Road 501 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 73% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Phenix City 36870
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Phenix City 36870

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

This home
$120K$451K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Phenix City 36870.

How it measures up in Phenix City 36870

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Phenix City 36870.

Estimated value$271,207
CheaperTypical $257,133Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 78 Lee Road 501 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhenix City 36870Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,20757% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19288% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,411 ft²36% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than199646% of homes44% of homes

About 78 Lee Road 501

How much is 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL is $271,207 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $247,114 to $295,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL last sell?

78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL last sold on Feb 27, 1997 for $12,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL?

78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL has 2 bathrooms and 1,411 square feet of living space.

When was 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL built?

78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL?

78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL is assigned to Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-; East Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL compare to other homes in Phenix City 36870?

Among the 6,452 homes in Phenix City 36870, it is worth more than 57% of them ($271,207 against a typical $257,133), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($192 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,411 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1996 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 27% 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 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Lee Road 501, Phenix City, AL was $50. The county assessed it at $15,660.

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