The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36858 sells for about $190,872, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $946 a month.
ZIP 36858
The housing market in 36858 is characterized by low transaction volume and a rural, stable price environment. Growth is minimal, with the area functioning primarily as a low-cost residential enclave within the broader Russell County region. Market conditions remain steady with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and limited local amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 6.5 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 6.5% · poverty 37.6% — 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 6.9%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 36858, Russell County AL
The area is served by the Russell County School District, which generally faces challenges with academic performance and resource allocation common to rural Alabama districts.
The area is located in a region prone to severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, with standard flood risk management protocols in place for rural Russell County.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base for the broader Columbus-Auburn regional economy.
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 typically driving to employment hubs in Phenix City or Columbus, Georgia.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, consisting of local outdoor spaces and proximity to regional hunting and fishing areas.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and a reliance on single-family housing stock, with rent levels influenced by regional HUD fair market rent standards.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural residential, with most residents commuting to larger nearby cities for employment.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local county roads.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently planned or under construction in this rural ZIP code.
The Russell County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically following a three-year reappraisal cycle.
Parcels are subject to Russell County school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm damage, with limited local competition.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 36858.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local waterway providing rural outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.