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NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$72K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$27K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.261
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$27K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,182 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1940
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.85%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.9.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.29%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.15.5 yrs

CommunityThese 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
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.468
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.493 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Bell Street compares

By median home value, Bell Street is the 19th most expensive of 21 neighborhoods in Montgomery County, and its typical home is worth more than 5% of all homes in Montgomery County.

Home values in Bell Street

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$13K$70K
neighborhoods in Montgomery County ranked by median home value
#Montgomery CountyMedian valueHomes
1Montgomery Country Club$504K153
2Edgewood$354K402
3Deer Creek$326K1,665
4Hillwood$274K604
5McGehee / Allendale$269K1,244
6Ridgefield$263K654
7Old Cloverdale$237K847
8Cloverdale / Idlewild$199K372
9Downtown Montgomery$166K220
10Brentwood$161K1,278
11Garden District$142K643
12South Montgomery$112K5,507
13Forest to Zelda$93K985
14Capitol Heights$88K1,128
15Highland Park$50K1,056
16Five Points$41K227
17Bellingrath / Cloverdale$37K3,583
18Centennial Hill$27K417
19Bell Street$27K261
20Rosa Parks$25K1,088
21Cypress Creek$24K505

About the Bell Street market

What is the median home price in Bell Street, AL?

The median sale price in Bell Street, AL is $72,200 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Bell Street, AL each year?

1 homes sold in Bell Street, AL over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Bell Street, AL?

Bell Street, AL contains 261 residential properties, with a median of 1,182 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1940. The median TopHap Estimate is $27K.

How does Bell Street, AL compare to the rest of Montgomery County?

By median home value, Bell Street, AL is the 19th most expensive of 21 neighborhoods in Montgomery County. Its typical home is worth more than 5% of all homes in Montgomery County. Centennial Hill ranks just above it and Rosa Parks just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bell Street, AL?

29% of homes in Bell Street, AL are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bell Street, AL hold?

85% of mortgaged homes in Bell Street, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 9.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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