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$367,570$324 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

8870 LEE ROAD 179

SALEM, AL 36874
0
Baths
1,134 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.
2.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$368K
$337K low$399K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$486 (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.$10,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,640

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.03
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.1 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36874These 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.96
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 100.32

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.92%
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.8.5%
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.11,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.96 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,502
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

8870 Lee Road 179 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Salem 36874
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Salem 36874

What homes are worth in Salem 36874

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

This home
$148K$827K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Salem 36874.

How it measures up in Salem 36874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 36874.

Estimated value$367,570
CheaperTypical $357,359Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,798 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size2.03 ac
SmallerTypical 2.32 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 8870 Lee Road 179 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 36874Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,57053% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32493% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,134 ft²12% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.03 ac46% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than19629% of homes11% of homes

About 8870 Lee Road 179

How much is 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL is $367,570 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $336,532 to $398,608. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL last sell?

8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL last sold on Aug 13, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL has 1,134 square feet of living space and a 2.03-acre lot.

When was 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL built?

8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL is assigned to Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-; Wacoochee Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL compare to other homes in Salem 36874?

Among the 3,672 homes in Salem 36874, it is worth more than 53% of them ($367,570 against a typical $357,359), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($324 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,134 ft² against a typical 1,798 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (2.03 ac against a typical 2.32 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1962 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 52% 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 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8870 Lee Road 179, Salem, AL was $486. The county assessed it at $10,700.

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