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$528,026$318 / 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 89How 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

8040 LEE ROAD 179

SALEM, AL 36874
0
Baths
1,661 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.
11.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$528K
$467K low$589K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$100 (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.$21,580 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.57
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.Metal
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.3 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

8040 Lee Road 179 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 82% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Salem 36874

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

This home
$147K$832K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$528,026
CheaperTypical $356,379Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,661 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size11.57 ac
SmallerTypical 1.95 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 8040 Lee Road 179 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$528,02682% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31892% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,661 ft²41% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.57 ac93% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19403% of homes3% of homes

About 8040 Lee Road 179

How much is 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL is $528,026 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $467,449 to $588,603. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL last sell?

8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL has 1,661 square feet of living space and a 11.57-acre lot.

When was 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL built?

8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL is assigned to Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Smiths Station High School (high), rated D; Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 82% of them ($528,026 against a typical $356,379), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($318 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,661 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (11.57 ac against a typical 1.95 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1940 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 81% 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 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8040 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL was $100. The county assessed it at $21,580.

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