The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35471 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 35471 — Mc Shan
The housing market in 35471 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable single-family housing, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Current conditions reflect a balanced but slow-moving environment typical of rural Alabama markets.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with proximity to regional employment centers in Talladega County.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 16.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 35471, Talladega County AL
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the Alabama state average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Talladega County School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to regional manufacturing and agricultural sectors in Talladega County, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in Talladega or Anniston, with limited public transit options.
Local recreation includes access to nearby Talladega National Forest, local community parks, and proximity to regional fishing and outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and agricultural industries within Talladega County.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via AL-21 and proximity to regional corridors connecting to Birmingham.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance.
The Talladega County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments with periodic reappraisals to ensure market value alignment.
Parcels are subject to Talladega County school taxes and local fire district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles common to Central Alabama.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Lake Lowndes State Park4.510.1 mi
- Slip N Dip4.413 mi
- Lake Lowndes State Park4.510.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive outdoor recreation area serving the region.
Major regional anchor attraction located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.