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$334,756$127 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $47,000 on Jun 28, 2005

979 BYNUM RD

STEELE, AL 35987
1.5
Baths
2,639 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.
7.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$335K
$270K low$399K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,000 · Jun 28, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,330 (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.$44,440 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,878
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$444,390

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.160 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.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
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.40
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.In-Ground Vinyl Pool

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.

E
Steele Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Ashville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi

District: St. Clair County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35987These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.6.1%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,927
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,339
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

979 Bynum Rd 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 85% of homes in Steele 35987
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Steele 35987
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Steele 35987

What homes are worth in Steele 35987

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

This home
$43K$667K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Steele 35987.

How it measures up in Steele 35987

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Steele 35987.

Estimated value$334,756
CheaperTypical $156,464Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area2,639 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size7.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.9 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 979 Bynum Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSteele 35987St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$334,75685% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12762% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,639 ft²93% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.4 ac77% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than200987% of homes78% of homes

About 979 Bynum Rd

How much is 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL is $334,756 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $270,451 to $399,061. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL last sell?

979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL last sold on Jun 28, 2005 for $47,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL?

979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,639 square feet of living space and a 7.40-acre lot.

When was 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL built?

979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL?

979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL is assigned to Steele Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ashville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in St. Clair County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL compare to other homes in Steele 35987?

Among the 988 homes in Steele 35987, it is worth more than 85% of them ($334,756 against a typical $156,464), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($127 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,639 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (7.4 ac against a typical 1.9 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2009 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 65% 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 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Bynum Rd, Steele, AL was $1,330. The county assessed it at $44,440.

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