The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36585 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 36585 — Wagarville
The housing market in 36585 remains stable and quiet, characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents, with limited turnover and minimal speculative activity, resulting in a balanced but slow-moving market.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs and proximity to natural amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.1% · poverty 10.0% — 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 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 3.6%/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 36585, Washington County AL
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 Wagarville are generally low and consistent with rural Washington County trends, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by the Washington County School District, which provides standard rural public education options for the community.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and wind events, typical of the Alabama interior, with standard flood insurance requirements in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale industrial operations, with limited 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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Jackson or other parts of Washington County via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and access to local rural parks and natural areas within Washington County.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by the forestry and agricultural sectors, with employment concentrated in small businesses and regional services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Washington County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to standard county-wide school and general fund tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for rural residential properties.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults through power-of-sale clauses in security instruments.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects that pose a health or safety risk.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides local outdoor space for community gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.