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$98,714$75 / 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 65How 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

970 LILE ST

CHEROKEE, AL 35616
1
Baths
1,315 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$99K
$64K low$133K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$288 (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.$8,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,200

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyColbert
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
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.Package
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)

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

M
Cherokee High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Cherokee Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi

District: Colbert County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35616These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
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.3,560
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,924
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 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

970 Lile St 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 less than 83% of homes in Colbert County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Colbert County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Colbert County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Colbert County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Cherokee 35616

What homes are worth in Cherokee 35616

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

This home
$40K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Cherokee 35616.

How it measures up in Cherokee 35616

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cherokee 35616.

Estimated value$98,714
CheaperTypical $171,479Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,315 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 970 Lile St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCherokee 35616Colbert County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,71425% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7532% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,315 ft²34% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac40% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than196129% of homes34% of homes

About 970 Lile St

How much is 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL is $98,714 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $64,053 to $133,375. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL?

970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,315 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL built?

970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL?

970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL is assigned to Cherokee High School (middle), rated C+; Cherokee Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Colbert County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL compare to other homes in Cherokee 35616?

Among the 2,042 homes in Cherokee 35616, it is worth more than 25% of them ($98,714 against a typical $171,479), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($75 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,315 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1961 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Colbert County, it is worth more than 17% 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 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Lile St, Cherokee, AL was $288. The county assessed it at $8,040.

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