3 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on level, fully fenced . 4 acre lot in Sumiton, AL. Investors, this could be a good rental with a little work - or homeowners, here's a deal to fix up and make it your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$70Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lori King• Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
Listed by JC Chamness• Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
Bought with Justin Marcus• Marcus Family Realty LLC
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Rent
$2,324/mo
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Market trends in 35148, AL
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
95.9%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$179K
$19K MoM
Avg. days on market
37d
11 days MoM
Recently sold homes
9
1 MoM
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Sale history for 578 Empire Rd
Date
Event
Price
Greater Alabama MLS #21424356
Nov 12, 2025
Sold
$25,750
$25/sq ft
Jul 7, 2025
Listed
$48,000
$46/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #1361418
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$19,000
$18/sq ft
Aug 21, 2023
Price Changed
$29,887
$29/sq ft
Aug 16, 2023
Price Changed
$29,888
$29/sq ft
Aug 11, 2023
Price Changed
$29,899
$29/sq ft
Aug 9, 2023
Price Changed
$29,900
$29/sq ft
Aug 4, 2023
Price Changed
$39,900
$38/sq ft
Aug 4, 2023
Relisted
—
Jul 31, 2023
Delisted
—
Jul 31, 2023
Listed
$34,900
$33/sq ft
+9
Owner financing available with 10K down payment. However, price will change if buyer select this option. Great Investment Property! 2 bed and 1 bath home. key works deadbolt only. DO NOT LOCK DOOR KNOB.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$150 (−3.3%)
2024
$155 (+360.3%)
2023
$34 (+8.6%)
$560 + $2,160
$2,720
2022
$31 (+22.5%)
$560 + $2,160
$2,720
2021
$25
$460 + $2,120
$2,580
2020
$25
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2019
$25 (+9.9%)
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2018
$23
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2017
$23 (+0.2%)
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2016
$23 (+9.5%)
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2014
$21
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2013
$21
$640 + $1,460
$2,100
Tax history for 578 Empire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$150 (−3.3%)
2024
$155 (+360.3%)
2023
$34 (+8.6%)
$560 + $2,160
$2,720
2022
$31 (+22.5%)
$560 + $2,160
$2,720
2021
$25
$460 + $2,120
$2,580
2020
$25
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2019
$25 (+9.9%)
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2018
$23
$460 + $1,820
$2,280
2017
$23 (+0.2%)
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2016
$23 (+9.5%)
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2014
$21
$680 + $1,480
$2,160
2013
$21
$640 + $1,460
$2,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Driving Directions: From Jasper Head north on 3rd Ave toward 20th St W 381 ft Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto 19th St W 0.1 mi Continue onto Viking Dr 2.3 mi Turn right onto AL-5 S/AL-69 N/Hwy 78 E Continue to follow Hwy 78 E 11.9 mi Turn left onto Main St 1.5 mi Turn left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Walker County
APN: 24010230000290000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2025-07-08
Price Per SQFT: 24.57
Around this home
Schools
Sumiton Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Sumiton Elementary Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Dora High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
1% 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
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
Sumiton, AL • 35148
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 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
$70,000 – $85,000
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