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$138,662$88 / 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 78How 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

797 JAMES ST

PIEDMONT, AL 36272
1.5
Baths
1,575 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$139K
$109K low$168K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$464 (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.$16,280 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,252
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,520

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.128 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.minimal

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
CountyCALHOUN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.In-Ground Vinyl Pool

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Piedmont Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Piedmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Piedmont Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Piedmont City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36272These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,823
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,425
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,070
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

797 James 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Calhoun County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Piedmont 36272

What homes are worth in Piedmont 36272

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

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$31K$461K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Piedmont 36272.

How it measures up in Piedmont 36272

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piedmont 36272.

Estimated value$138,662
CheaperTypical $133,610Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 797 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiedmont 36272Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,66252% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8848% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,575 ft²59% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac31% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196946% of homes45% of homes

About 797 James St

How much is 797 James St, Piedmont, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 797 James St, Piedmont, AL is $138,662 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $108,841 to $168,483. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 797 James St, Piedmont, AL last sell?

797 James St, Piedmont, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 797 James St, Piedmont, AL?

797 James St, Piedmont, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,575 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 797 James St, Piedmont, AL built?

797 James St, Piedmont, AL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 797 James St, Piedmont, AL?

797 James St, Piedmont, AL is assigned to Piedmont Middle School (middle), rated A+; Piedmont High School (high), rated A+; Piedmont Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Piedmont City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 797 James St, Piedmont, AL compare to other homes in Piedmont 36272?

Among the 4,892 homes in Piedmont 36272, it is worth more than 52% of them ($138,662 against a typical $133,610), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($88 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,575 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1969 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 37% 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 797 James St, Piedmont, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 James St, Piedmont, AL was $464. The county assessed it at $16,280.

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