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$346,505
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 87How 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

8715 SHADES FALLS WAY

BESSEMER, AL 35022
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Baths
10.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$347K
$302K low$391K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,846 (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.$36,840 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.60
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
92
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

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McAdory Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
H
McAdory High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
McCalla Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.4 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35022These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.26,613
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.382 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,379
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,024
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

8715 Shades Falls Way 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 78% of homes in Bessemer 35022
  • Among the largest lots in Jefferson County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Bessemer 35022

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

This home
$61K$603K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Bessemer 35022.

How it measures up in Bessemer 35022

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bessemer 35022.

Estimated value$346,505
CheaperTypical $261,420Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size10.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 8715 Shades Falls Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBessemer 35022Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,50578% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.2 ac97% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than201483% of homes94% of homes

About 8715 Shades Falls Way

How much is 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL is $346,505 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $302,206 to $390,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL last sell?

8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL last sold on Oct 19, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL built?

8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

What schools serve 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL?

8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL is assigned to McAdory Middle School (middle), rated C-; McAdory High School (high), rated F; McCalla Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL compare to other homes in Bessemer 35022?

Among the 9,709 homes in Bessemer 35022, it is worth more than 78% of them ($346,505 against a typical $261,420), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (10.2 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2014 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 72% 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 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8715 Shades Falls Way, Bessemer, AL was $1,846. The county assessed it at $36,840.

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