The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35952 sells for about $262,500, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $647 a month.
ZIP 35952 — Susan Moore
The housing market in 35952 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. While sales volume is low, the market maintains a balanced supply-to-demand ratio, reflecting the area's status as a quiet, affordable alternative to larger metro hubs.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 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 7.6% · poverty 22.2% — a mixed stability 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 9.6%/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 9.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35952
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Snead/Altoona area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Etowah County School District, which maintains moderate performance ratings relative to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with proximity to Gadsden providing additional employment access.
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, with travel times to Gadsden or Birmingham employment hubs ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to the Coosa River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, retail, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to Gadsden for larger industrial employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicles, with US Highway 278 serving as the primary arterial route.
Development is largely limited to low-density residential expansion and small commercial infill projects along major highway corridors.
The Etowah County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Etowah County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in Northern Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.