OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2020 for $127K

$210,474

•

1,975

sq ft

488 Higginbotham Rd, Empire, AL 35063

About this home

Just take a look at this gorgeous full brick home! You won't want to miss out on this opportunity!Home features a beautiful fireplace in the main family area and a lovely hardwood staircase that leads to a loft style bedroom upstairs that overlooks the back yard. Eat in kitchen, living area, 3 bedrooms with an office or possible 4th bedroom, 3 bathrooms and a second level that would be perfect for a family/game room Property has been identified as in FEMA Flood Zone (X) Right of redemption may apply. This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee) Right of Redemption may apply

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Melissa Justice • EXIT Justice Realty LLC

Bought with Melissa Justice • EXIT Justice Realty LLC

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #858746

Redfin Estimate

$210,474

$83K since sold in January 2020$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.1% lower than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$318,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
9605 Kourtny Way, Warrior, AL 35180
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$295,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,085 sq ft
9955 Trammel Rd, Dora, AL 35062
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$253,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
9249 Tingle Cut Off Rd, Dora, AL 35062
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$247,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
4430 Marilyn Drive Dr, Dora, AL 35062
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$258,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
4650 Jim Goggans Rd, Dora, AL 35062
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$249,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
9399 Bagley Rd, Dora, AL 35062

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$2,564/mo

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Market trends in 35063, AL

Last updated July 2026

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$166K

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

0 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Sale history for 488 Higginbotham Rd

Date

Event

Price

Walker County Area MLS #19-1674

Jan 31, 2020

Sold

$127,500

$65/sq ft

Aug 9, 2019

Listed

$127,500

$65/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #858746

Jan 31, 2020

Sold

$127,500

$65/sq ft

Aug 9, 2019

Listed

$127,500

$65/sq ft

Public Records

May 2, 2019

Sold

$126,075

$64/sq ft

Walker County Area MLS #15-789

Nov 17, 2016

Sold

$164,500

$83/sq ft

May 12, 2015

Listed

$172,500

$87/sq ft

+13

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$873

2024

$873 (+9.1%)

2023

$800 (+5.4%)

$2,680 + $28,700

$31,380

2022

$759 (+12.8%)

$2,680 + $28,700

$31,380

2021

$673 (−2.5%)

$2,160 + $27,600

$29,760

2020

$690 (−2.5%)

$2,160 + $24,220

$26,380

2019

$708 (+7.7%)

$2,160 + $24,900

$27,060

2018

$657 (+145.2%)

$2,160 + $25,600

$27,760

2017

$268 (−14.1%)

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2016

$312 (−47.5%)

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2014

$594

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2013

$594

$1,480 + $21,840

$23,320

Tax history for 488 Higginbotham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$873

2024

$873 (+9.1%)

2023

$800 (+5.4%)

$2,680 + $28,700

$31,380

2022

$759 (+12.8%)

$2,680 + $28,700

$31,380

2021

$673 (−2.5%)

$2,160 + $27,600

$29,760

2020

$690 (−2.5%)

$2,160 + $24,220

$26,380

2019

$708 (+7.7%)

$2,160 + $24,900

$27,060

2018

$657 (+145.2%)

$2,160 + $25,600

$27,760

2017

$268 (−14.1%)

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2016

$312 (−47.5%)

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2014

$594

$1,100 + $11,140

$12,240

2013

$594

$1,480 + $21,840

$23,320

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

1,617

Year built

1995

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Walker County

APN

14041900000940040

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Basement Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|FullBath1|
Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Other
Attic: Yes
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Kitchen
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Bedroom
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Bedroom
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Bedroom
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Full Bath
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Full Bath
Room 8 Level: 1

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 1,975
Living Area (main+upper): 1,975
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,975
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood
Interior Features: None
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Stove-Gas
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Masonry

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fireplace
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Slab
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No

Property Information
Parcel ID: 14-04-19-0-000-094.004
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: Yes
Lot View: No

Land Information
# of Acres: 2

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): EMPIRE

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: EMPIRE

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
SUMITON
Elementary School: SUMITON
Jr/Middle: DORA
High School: DORA

Location Details
Minor Subdivision: EMPIRE
Driving Directions: Highway 78 to Sumiton. Left on Main Street. Left on Empire Road. Go thru stop sign then left on Higginbotham Road. Sign in yard.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,617
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Walker County
APN: 14041900000940040

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Other

Listing Information
LVT Date: 2019-08-09
Price Per SQFT: 64.56

Around this home

Schools

Sumiton Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.2mi

8/10

Sumiton Elementary Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

3/10

Dora High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Empire, AL • 35063

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$200,000 – $243,000

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Home values near 488 Higginbotham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
464 Higginbotham Road, Empire, AL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$201,360
5989 Hill Road, Empire, AL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1217 Sq. Ft.	$90,678

Address	Redfin Estimate
486 Higginbotham Road, Empire, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2213 Sq. Ft.	$222,981
211 Bennett Road, Empire, AL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$212,786

Address	Redfin Estimate
394 Higginbotham Road, Empire, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$151,849

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