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$196,758$121 / 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 82How 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 $193,500 on Feb 14, 2025

285 RUBY DR

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811
1.5
Baths
1,621 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.
0.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$197K
$162K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,500 · Feb 14, 2025
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.$41,958
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$33,566
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.79%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$154,800
CANOPY MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Feb 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$426 (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.$13,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.88
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Mt. Carmel Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.1 mi
H
Buckhorn High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Buckhorn Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Madison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35811These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,577
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.759 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,084
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%

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

285 Ruby Dr 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 81% of homes in Madison County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Huntsville 35811
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Huntsville 35811
  • Older than 87% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35811

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

This home
$97K$724K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Huntsville 35811.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35811

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35811.

Estimated value$196,758
CheaperTypical $283,238Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,621 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 285 Ruby Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35811Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,75820% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12112% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,621 ft²49% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.88 ac80% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196016% of homes13% of homes

About 285 Ruby Dr

How much is 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL is $196,758 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $161,524 to $231,992. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL last sell?

285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL last sold on Feb 14, 2025 for $193,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL?

285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,621 square feet of living space and a 0.88-acre lot.

When was 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL built?

285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL?

285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Mt. Carmel Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Buckhorn High School (high), rated A-; Buckhorn Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Madison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35811?

Among the 12,378 homes in Huntsville 35811, it is worth more than 20% of them ($196,758 against a typical $283,238), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($121 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,621 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.88 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1960 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 19% 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 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL was $426. The county assessed it at $13,060.

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