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$381,258$221 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

859 DOWNING PL

SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
2
Baths
1,724 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$381K
$352K low$410K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$277,258
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$221,806
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.28%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$104,000
TIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION · recorded Jan 19, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$828 (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.$18,060 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,056
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,560

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.148 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyLee
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.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

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
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi
E
South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.6 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36877These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.15,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.365 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,263
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

859 Downing Pl 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 70% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Older than 80% of homes in Smiths Station 36877

What homes are worth in Smiths Station 36877

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

This home
$139K$666K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Smiths Station 36877.

How it measures up in Smiths Station 36877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smiths Station 36877.

Estimated value$381,258
CheaperTypical $304,712Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 859 Downing Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmiths Station 36877Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,25870% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22190% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,724 ft²48% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197520% of homes20% of homes

About 859 Downing Pl

How much is 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL is $381,258 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $352,366 to $410,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL last sell?

859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL last sold on Jul 3, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL has 2 bathrooms and 1,724 square feet of living space.

When was 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL built?

859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL is assigned to Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; South Smiths Station 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 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL compare to other homes in Smiths Station 36877?

Among the 4,208 homes in Smiths Station 36877, it is worth more than 70% of them ($381,258 against a typical $304,712), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($221 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,724 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1975 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 56% 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 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Downing Pl, Smiths Station, AL was $828. The county assessed it at $18,060.

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