The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36750 sells for about $124,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,140 a month.
ZIP 36750 — Maplesville
The housing market in 36750 is stable but characterized by low liquidity and high vacancy rates compared to national averages. Price growth remains modest, and the market is heavily reliant on local demand rather than speculative investment. Figures for active inventory and specific sales counts are based on current market reports, while some demographic data is sourced from the most recent ACS vintages.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 1.8% · poverty 22.9% — 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 6.8%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 36750, Chilton 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.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Chilton County School District, with local facilities in Maplesville providing primary education.
The area is subject to standard regional risks for central Alabama, including severe thunderstorm and tornado activity; flood risk varies by proximity to local creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial 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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs in Clanton, Selma, or the Birmingham metro area via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to rural green spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and higher vacancy pressure compared to urban centers, with rents largely influenced by HUD fair-market estimates.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-business retail, with many residents commuting to neighboring counties for industrial or service-sector employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, utilizing state highways for regional connectivity; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily low-density residential and small-scale commercial, with no major large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported.
The Chilton County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, applying a 10% assessment rate to fair market value for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Chilton County school and general fund millage rates, with no significant MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm damage, typical of the central Alabama climate.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid foreclosure processes following default.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, placing the burden of inspection primarily on the buyer, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Access to rural trails and regional outdoor spaces.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 49.3% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $185,135 (49.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $185,135 (+49.3% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.