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$307,137$140 / 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 82How 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

852 CHESTNUT ST

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1
Baths
2,191 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$307K
$253K low$361K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,228 (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.$25,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
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.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
W. E. Striplin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Gadsden Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.86%
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.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

852 Chestnut 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Etowah County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Etowah County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Etowah County
  • Among the oldest homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35901

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

This home
$26K$799K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Gadsden 35901.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Estimated value$307,137
CheaperTypical $145,484Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area2,191 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 852 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$307,13776% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14076% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than2,191 ft²72% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac37% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than19103% of homesalmost no homes

About 852 Chestnut St

How much is 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL is $307,137 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $253,387 to $360,887. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL last sell?

852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL?

852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL has 1 bathrooms, 2,191 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL built?

852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL?

852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL is assigned to W. E. Striplin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Gadsden Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Gadsden City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,475 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is worth more than 76% of them ($307,137 against a typical $145,484), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($140 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,191 ft² against a typical 1,653 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1910 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 82% 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 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 852 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL was $1,228. The county assessed it at $25,060.

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