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$48,000

578 Empire Rd Sumiton, AL 35148

3 beds
1 full
1,048 sqft
0.4 acres
$46 / sqft
House

Property details

About 578 Empire Rd

3 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on level, fully fenced .4 acre lot in Sumiton, AL. Investors, this could be a good rental with a little work - or homeowners, here's a deal to fix up and make it your own!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,048 sqft
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingOn Street Parking
MLS #21424356

Virtual tour

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: None
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Handiman Special
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: On Street Parking
  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Storage Building, Porch
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $48,000
  • Price/SqFt: $45
  • Annual Tax Amount: $33
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Jasper Head north on 3rd Ave toward 20th St W 381 ft Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto 19th St W 0.1 mi Continue onto Viking Dr 2.3 mi Turn right onto AL-5 S/AL-69 N/Hwy 78 E Continue to follow Hwy 78 E 11.9 mi Turn left onto Main St 1.5 mi Turn left
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,048 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21424356
  • Office Name: Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
  • Office Email: soldwithjcg@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Lori King

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2023
Home Sold
$19,000
Sep 27, 2007
Home Sold
$33,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$2,710$33
2022$2,570$31
2021$2,276$31
2020$2,280$25
2019$2,280$25
2018$2,160$23
2017$2,160$23

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Sumiton Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.9 mi

71 1st St N

9

Bagley Elementary School

Public District PK-4

2.9 mi

8581 Tate Mill Rd

4

West Jefferson Elementary School

Public District PK-6

7.7 mi

4880 Freewill Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,942. The majority of Sumiton, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 578 Empire Rd

The listing price of 578 Empire Rd property is $48,000.

The property 578 Empire Rd is a house located in Sumiton, Alabama, 35148.

Active Listing: 578 Empire Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 578 Empire Rd are: Sumiton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bagley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), West Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sumiton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Corner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bankhead Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Dora High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Corner High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cordova High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $33 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 18, 2023 for $19,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 578 Empire Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 578 Empire Rd is 1,048 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 578 Empire Rd is 1940.

This home is located at 578 Empire Rd in Sumiton, AL and zip code 35148. This 1,048 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $48,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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