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$654,321$303 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $381,000 on Jul 2, 2007

938 N RIVER DR

SHELBY, AL 35143
3 / 1
Baths
2,160 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.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$654K
$512K low$796K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$381,000 · Jul 2, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,063 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$46,880 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$468,700

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.122 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 778 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.

E
Shelby Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.8 mi
H
Shelby County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi
M
Columbiana Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35143These 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.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,071
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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

938 N River Dr 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 96% of homes in Shelby 35143
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Shelby County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Shelby 35143
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Shelby County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Shelby 35143

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

This home
$49K$785K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Shelby 35143.

How it measures up in Shelby 35143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shelby 35143.

Estimated value$654,321
CheaperTypical $299,565Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 938 N River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShelby ShoresShelby 35143Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,32194% of homes96% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30388% of homes92% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²60% of homes74% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac70% of homes52% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than198866% of homes64% of homes30% of homes

About 938 N River Dr

How much is 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL is $654,321 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $512,338 to $796,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL last sell?

938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL last sold on Jul 2, 2007 for $381,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL?

938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL built?

938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL?

938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL is assigned to Shelby Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Shelby County High School (high), rated C-; Columbiana Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL compare to other homes in Shelby 35143?

Among the 1,481 homes in Shelby 35143, it is worth more than 96% of them ($654,321 against a typical $299,565), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($303 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1988 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 87% 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 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 938 N River Dr, Shelby, AL was $2,063. The county assessed it at $46,880.

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