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$389,000$146 / 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 97How 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 $389,000 on Aug 25, 2026

8511 VALLEY VIEW DR SE

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
1.5
Baths
2,659 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$389K
$379K low$399K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$389,000 · Aug 25, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,182 (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.$35,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.30
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 With Air Conditioning
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

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.

H
Grissom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Whitesburg Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Whitesburg Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Huntsville City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35802These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.25,371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,111 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,311
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,228
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

8511 Valley View Dr Se 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 69% of homes in Madison County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Huntsville 35802
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Huntsville 35802
  • Older than 87% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35802

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

This home
$90K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Huntsville 35802.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35802.

Estimated value$389,000
CheaperTypical $366,791Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$146
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,659 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 8511 Valley View Dr Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35802Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$389,00057% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14613% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,659 ft²88% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac95% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196014% of homes13% of homes

About 8511 Valley View Dr Se

How much is 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL is $389,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $379,228 to $398,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL last sell?

8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL last sold on Aug 25, 2026 for $389,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL?

8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,659 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL built?

8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL?

8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Grissom High School (high), rated C; Whitesburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Whitesburg Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Huntsville City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35802?

Among the 7,518 homes in Huntsville 35802, it is worth more than 57% of them ($389,000 against a typical $366,791), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($146 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,659 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1960 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 69% 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 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8511 Valley View Dr Se, Huntsville, AL was $4,182. The county assessed it at $35,320.

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