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$29,637$59 / 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 63How 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

871 US HIGHWAY 278 W

PIEDMONT, AL 36272
0
Baths
504 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.
0.62 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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$30K
$19K low$41K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$310 (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.$7,440 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,436
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,180

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.82 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.0.2 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
CountyCALHOUN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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

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
Piedmont High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Piedmont Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Piedmont Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

871 Us Highway 278 W 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Among the smallest homes in Calhoun County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Piedmont 36272
  • Older than 87% of homes in Calhoun County

What homes are worth in Piedmont 36272

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

This home
$33K$488K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$29,637
CheaperTypical $148,576Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 871 Us Highway 278 W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiedmont 36272Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$29,637almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5916% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than504 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac33% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than194017% of homes13% of homes

About 871 Us Highway 278 W

How much is 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL is $29,637 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $18,568 to $40,706. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL last sell?

871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL?

871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL has 504 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL built?

871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL?

871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL is assigned to Piedmont High School (high), rated B; Piedmont Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Piedmont Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Piedmont City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL compare to other homes in Piedmont 36272?

Among the 4,901 homes in Piedmont 36272, it is worth more than almost none of them ($29,637 against a typical $148,576), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($59 against a typical $100), it is bigger than almost none of them (504 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1940 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 3% 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 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 871 Us Highway 278 W, Piedmont, AL was $310. The county assessed it at $7,440.

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