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$134,141$87 / 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 74How 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

COUNTY ROAD 490

LAFAYETTE, AL 36862
1
Baths
1,536 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$134K
$100K low$168K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$97 (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.$7,876 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,516
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyChambers
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt

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

M
John P Powell Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolF
High · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Lafayette Eastside Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Chambers County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36862These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

County Road 490 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Lafayette 36862

What homes are worth in Lafayette 36862

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

This home
$31K$501K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Lafayette 36862.

How it measures up in Lafayette 36862

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lafayette 36862.

Estimated value$134,141
CheaperTypical $134,854Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,387 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.47 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How County Road 490 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLafayette 36862Chambers County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,14150% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8744% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²60% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac10% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than195638% of homes42% of homes

About County Road 490

How much is County Road 490, Lafayette, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for County Road 490, Lafayette, AL is $134,141 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $99,916 to $168,366. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did County Road 490, Lafayette, AL last sell?

County Road 490, Lafayette, AL last sold on Jul 1, 1972, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is County Road 490, Lafayette, AL?

County Road 490, Lafayette, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was County Road 490, Lafayette, AL built?

County Road 490, Lafayette, AL was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve County Road 490, Lafayette, AL?

County Road 490, Lafayette, AL is assigned to John P Powell Middle School (middle), rated D; Lafayette High School (high), rated F; Lafayette Eastside Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Chambers County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does County Road 490, Lafayette, AL compare to other homes in Lafayette 36862?

Among the 2,246 homes in Lafayette 36862, it is worth more than 50% of them ($134,141 against a typical $134,854), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($87 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,387 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.47 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1956 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Chambers 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 County Road 490, Lafayette, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for County Road 490, Lafayette, AL was $97. The county assessed it at $7,876.

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