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$198,039$113 / 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 83How 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

98 JAMES ST

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
2
Baths
1,751 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$198K
$164K low$232K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,329 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,800

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.0.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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.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.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Webster Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 2.2 mi
H
Muscle Shoals High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Muscle Shoals Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Muscle Shoals City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35661These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,261
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,965
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

98 James 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 73% of homes in Muscle Shoals 35661
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Muscle Shoals 35661
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Colbert County

What homes are worth in Muscle Shoals 35661

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

This home
$86K$1M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Muscle Shoals 35661.

How it measures up in Muscle Shoals 35661

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Muscle Shoals 35661.

Estimated value$198,039
CheaperTypical $270,444Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 98 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMuscle Shoals 35661Colbert County
Estimated valuepricier than$198,03927% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11325% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,751 ft²39% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac58% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199359% of homes72% of homes

About 98 James St

How much is 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL is $198,039 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $163,854 to $232,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL last sell?

98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL?

98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,751 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL built?

98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL?

98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL is assigned to Webster Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Muscle Shoals High School (high), rated C+; Muscle Shoals Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Muscle Shoals City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL compare to other homes in Muscle Shoals 35661?

Among the 7,410 homes in Muscle Shoals 35661, it is worth more than 27% of them ($198,039 against a typical $270,444), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($113 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,751 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1993 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Colbert County, it is worth more than 45% 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 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 98 James St, Muscle Shoals, AL was $1,329. The county assessed it at $33,180.

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