The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36256 sells for about $34,000, or $34 per square foot.
Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 36256 — Daviston
The housing market in ZIP 36256 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, low-cost property values. Market activity is minimal, with most listings being long-term residential or land parcels. There is no significant development momentum or price appreciation reported for this rural area.
Fits rural residents, retirees, and those seeking affordable land or housing away from urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.1% — 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 0.7%/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 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 36256, Tallapoosa County AL
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.
Rural commute profile with residents typically driving to employment centers in Alexander City or Auburn.
Limited local amenities; access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Tallapoosa County area including Lake Martin.
Limited rental market depth with low turnover and minimal investor activity.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural, with residents commuting to larger nearby cities for industrial and service-sector employment.
No major commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments and tax collections.
Parcels are served by the Tallapoosa County School District and local fire protection districts.
Standard Alabama property insurance market with exposure to wind and storm risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 36256 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Access to regional outdoor spaces and proximity to Lake Martin.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.