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$438,077$155 / 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 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

8717 LANTERN WAY

MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,822 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$438K
$380K low$496K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$38,890 (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.$33,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,900

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyMontgomery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Shingle
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 494 ft²

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
Park Crossing High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Wilson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Carr Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Montgomery County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36116These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,417
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,465
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

8717 Lantern 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 93% of homes in Montgomery 36116
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Montgomery 36116
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Montgomery 36116
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Montgomery 36116

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

This home
$45K$596K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Montgomery 36116.

How it measures up in Montgomery 36116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montgomery 36116.

Estimated value$438,077
CheaperTypical $142,810Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area2,822 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,647 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 8717 Lantern Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontgomery 36116Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$438,07793% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15590% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,822 ft²92% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than200080% of homes82% of homes

About 8717 Lantern Way

How much is 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL is $438,077 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $379,747 to $496,407. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL?

8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,822 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL built?

8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL?

8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL is assigned to Park Crossing High School (high), rated F; Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Carr Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Montgomery County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8717 Lantern Way, Montgomery, AL compare to other homes in Montgomery 36116?

Among the 12,260 homes in Montgomery 36116, it is worth more than 93% of them ($438,077 against a typical $142,810), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($155 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,822 ft² against a typical 1,647 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (2000 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 91% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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