1538 Melton Rd is a 1,848 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Hoover data, we estimate the home's value is $266,326.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$266,326
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 24.2% lower than the average sale price ($351K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,698
2024
$2,698
2023
$2,698 (+30.3%)
2022
$2,071 (+110.8%)
2021
$982
2020
$982
2019
$982 (+91.4%)
2018
$513 (−1.0%)
2017
$518 (+0.8%)
2016
$514 (+3.0%)
2013
$499
Tax history for 1538 Melton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,698
2024
$2,698
2023
$2,698 (+30.3%)
2022
$2,071 (+110.8%)
2021
$982
2020
$982
2019
$982 (+91.4%)
2018
$513 (−1.0%)
2017
$518 (+0.8%)
2016
$514 (+3.0%)
2013
$499
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A-1
Agriculture District
To establish and preserve areas for agricultural, low density residential and outdoor recreation uses without permitting an intensity of development which would require the provision of urban facilities and services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Recreation
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,848
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Floor Construction Type: Vinyl
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,848
Building Sq. Ft: 3,696
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POB 250 FT W OF NE COR SW4 OF NW4 SEC 8 TP 19 R 3W TH W 264.4 FT TH S 329.5 FT TH E 164.4 FT TH N 329.5 FT TO POB LYING IN SW4 OF NW4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: HOOVER (BESS DIV)
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: A1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Restrictions
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: HOOVER (BESS DIV)
Tax Area: OUTSIDE ANY MUNI BESS.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Jefferson County
APN: 39 00 08 2 002 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Deer Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
10/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
35% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hoover, AL • 35022
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$254,000 – $307,000
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