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$211,811$163 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $225,000 on Oct 20, 2023

397 RIVER BEND DR SW

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824
2 / 1
Baths
1,301 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$212K
$182K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Oct 20, 2023
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.$211,811
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$169,449

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$889 (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.$16,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,500

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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Mixed (Not Specified)
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
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(2)

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.

E
Williams Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Williams Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Huntsville City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35824These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,160
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.495 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,971
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,160
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

397 River Bend Dr Sw 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Huntsville 35824
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Huntsville 35824
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Huntsville 35824
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Madison County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Huntsville 35824

What homes are worth in Huntsville 35824

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

This home
$217K$856K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Huntsville 35824.

How it measures up in Huntsville 35824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Huntsville 35824.

Estimated value$211,811
CheaperTypical $377,584Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,301 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 2012Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 397 River Bend Dr Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHuntsville 35824Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$211,811almost no homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16318% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,301 ft²11% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac54% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than199411% of homes51% of homes

About 397 River Bend Dr Sw

How much is 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL is $211,811 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $182,157 to $241,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL last sell?

397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL last sold on Oct 20, 2023 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL?

397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,301 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL built?

397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL?

397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL is assigned to Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Williams Middle School (middle), rated D; Columbia High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Huntsville City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL compare to other homes in Huntsville 35824?

Among the 3,281 homes in Huntsville 35824, it is worth more than almost none of them ($211,811 against a typical $377,584), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($163 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,301 ft² against a typical 1,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1994 against a typical 2012). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 22% 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 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 River Bend Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL was $889. The county assessed it at $16,160.

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