Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$149,697$152 / 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 78How 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 $40,000 on Oct 22, 2009

861 RAILROAD AVE

SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
0
Baths
988 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.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$150K
$117K low$182K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Oct 22, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$149,697
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$119,758

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$393 (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.$9,660 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,626
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLee
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Smiths Station High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Smiths Station Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi
E
South Smiths Station Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.2 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36877These 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.64
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 100.33

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.15,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.365 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,263
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

861 Railroad Ave 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 97% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Smiths Station 36877
  • Older than 75% of homes in Smiths Station 36877

What homes are worth in Smiths Station 36877

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

This home
$139K$684K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Smiths Station 36877.

How it measures up in Smiths Station 36877

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smiths Station 36877.

Estimated value$149,697
CheaperTypical $306,191Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,770 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 861 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmiths Station 36877Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,6973% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15236% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198225% of homes25% of homes

About 861 Railroad Ave

How much is 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL is $149,697 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $116,964 to $182,430. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL last sell?

861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL last sold on Oct 22, 2009 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL built?

861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL?

861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL is assigned to Smiths Station High School (high), rated C-; Smiths Station Junior High School (middle), rated B; South Smiths Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL compare to other homes in Smiths Station 36877?

Among the 4,208 homes in Smiths Station 36877, it is worth more than 3% of them ($149,697 against a typical $306,191), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($152 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 6% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,770 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1982 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 4% 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 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Railroad Ave, Smiths Station, AL was $393. The county assessed it at $9,660.

Closest homes

More homes in Smiths Station 36877

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 861 Railroad Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map