Is a car needed in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Does Saraland, AL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say kids play outside

Is Saraland, AL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Saraland, AL quiet?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Saraland, AL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Saraland, AL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there are sidewalks

Is there wildlife in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Saraland, AL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Saraland, AL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Saraland, AL?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say there are community events

What is 520 Simms Dr E estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL is $171,800 .

Is Saraland a buyer's or seller's market?

Saraland is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Saraland?

Residents describe Saraland, AL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Saraland, AL .

What are the closest schools to 520 Simms Dr E?

The closest schools to 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL are Saraland Early Education Center (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 10/10), Saraland Elementary School (rated 10/10), Saraland High School (rated 8/10).

How big is the lot at 520 Simms Dr E?

The lot at 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

$171,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,904 sqft (on 1 acre)

520 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$172K

Since last month

$17K (-9.1%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$172K
October 2026	$178K
September 2026	$190K
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$193K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$192K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$191K
February 2026	$191K
January 2026	$192K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$176K
October 2025	$180K
September 2025	$183K
August 2025	$183K
July 2025	$175K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$155K
March 2025	$146K
February 2025	$149K
January 2025	$135K
2024
December 2024	$166K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$149K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$158K
June 2024	$158K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$148K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$145K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$131K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$136K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$147K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$149K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$143K
January 2023	$146K
2022
December 2022	$151K
November 2022	$148K
October 2022	$146K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$145K
July 2022	$141K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$139K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$129K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$111K
2021
December 2021	$122K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$124K
September 2021	$122K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$137K
May 2021	$155K
April 2021	$155K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$145K
January 2021	$144K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$138K
September 2020	$133K
August 2020	$125K
July 2020	$125K
June 2020	$123K
May 2020	$119K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$113K
February 2020	$100K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$99K
September 2019	$103K
August 2019	$103K
July 2019	$108K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$107K
October 2018	$105K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$112K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$108K
February 2018	$110K
January 2018	$105K
2017
December 2017	$101K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$81K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$76K
March 2017	$77K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$76K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$76K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
228 Anderson Rd, Saraland, AL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$175,000	06/02/26	3	1	1,105
429 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$320,000	12/09/25	3	1	1,750
124 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL	0.62	Single-Family Home	$150,000	07/20/26	2	1	999
134 Dewitt Ave, Satsuma, AL	0.84	Single-Family Home	$248,500	05/19/26	3	1	947
218 Ferry Ave, Saraland, AL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$380,000	08/25/26	3	1	2,183
212 Mignionette Ave, Saraland, AL	0.60	Single-Family Home	$175,300	06/24/26	3	1	1,330
312 Mignionette Ave, Saraland, AL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$32,500	04/17/26	3	2	1,172
229 Mignionette Ave, Saraland, AL	0.54	Single-Family Home	$10,600	08/12/26	2	1	1,004
412 Ruben Ave, Saraland, AL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$135,000	10/15/26	2	1	1,284

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
514 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571	0.02	$238,600	3	1	1,612	Off Market
518 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571	0.02	$277,000	3	2	1,833	Off Market
513 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.03	$264,000	4	2.5	1,650	Off Market
516 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571	0.04	$269,000	3	2	2,213	Off Market
524 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.04	$149,500	4	1	1,514	Off Market
523 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.05	-	3	2	2,787	Off Market
510 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.05	$107,500	3	1	1,289	Off Market
519 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.06	$210,200	3	1	1,635	Off Market
516 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
516 Bayou Sara Ave #8, Saraland, AL 36571	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
428 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
506 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.06	-	3	1	1,285	Off Market
514 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.07	$224,600	3	2	1,226	Off Market
426 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.07	$201,300	3	2	2,232	Off Market
517 Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.07	$265,000	Studio	1	2,338	Recently Sold
Simms Dr, Saraland, AL 36571	0.09	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
523 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571	0.09	$283,700	3	1	1,896	Off Market
531 Bayou Sara Ave, Saraland, AL 36571	0.10	$572,700	4	3	3,711	Off Market
513 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571	0.11	$359,500	Studio	3	2,811	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1980

1 acre lot

1,904 sqft

$90/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 520 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL. 520 Simms Dr E is in Saraland, AL and in ZIP code 36571. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,904 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1 acre and was built in 1980.

520 Simms Dr E, Saraland, AL 36571 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,904 sqft single-family home built in 1980. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $171,800, with a rent estimate of $1,616/month.

Home Details for 520 Simms Dr E

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Other, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood, Brick

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980Year Updated: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 acre

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$136,600

Home facts updated by county records

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Market trends in Saraland

Last updated October 2026

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Saraland Early Education Center
PK-1
Public
520 Students
Saraland City School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Saraland

At least 79 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
90 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
77 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say it's dog friendly
64 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say people would walk alone at night
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say there are sidewalks
42 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
21 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
16 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Bigluke1957
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2y ago
"There’s a church about every 50 feet and it seems like the neighborhoods are getting more rundown and trash here every year "
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Jennifer Stanley
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2y ago
"You see kids playing people walking their dogs and neighbors bbqing all the time here and the neighborhood is extremely safe!"
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Jennifer Stanley
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2y ago
"You see people walking their dogs and even being friendly to your dog when walking by it’s great!!!"
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Jennifer Stanley
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2y ago
"It’s a GREAT place to raise your family. Also very welcoming pet friendly kind of neighborhood. It’s usually very safe as well."
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Jennifer Stanley
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2y ago
"The neighborhoods are very safe, welcoming,and the city is always having kid-friendly events with lots of things for both the adults AND children👍😊"
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Jlj9858
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6y ago
"Schools here are wonderful, and a big reason this is a popular town for families. Very low crime and a great sense of community."
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Chazh.chandler
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6y ago
"HhhhhhhhhhhhThere’s not many dog lovers but some people walk their dogs and seem to be happy with the dog walking environment I’ll let my dogs run loose"
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Sarah L.
Resident
6y ago
"I commute about 10 minutes to one of my jobs in satsuma on the interstate and about 5 minutes to my other job in Saraland. I also commute to school at the University of South Alabama. That commute is about 20 minutes but the proximity of interstate 65 makes it easy to get just about anywhere. "
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Sarah L.
Resident
6y ago
"I live in an apartment currently but have family that live in a house in a nearby neighborhood. There are a lot of families in many different stages from just beginning to well established. Pets are always welcome and friendships are easily made. Saraland offers a sense of community that is hard to find so close to a bigger city like Mobile. "
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Sarah L.
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6y ago
"This is a safe neighborhood with lots of children and families. Great school system. Overall Saraland offers a safe environment for kids to grow up and develop. "
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Pamela P.
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6y ago
"it's a great community to live in,great place to rise a family and awesome school system, police department protects and serve"
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Pamela P.
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6y ago
"We have a new slip and slide park. We have a community Easter egg hunt. One of the best college in Alabama. Plus the best police department that will protect and serve."
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jjem
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6y ago
"a park behind the house and walking trail fenced in yard with room to roam Great for activity fo any pet. Community accepts pets."
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Vi L.
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6y ago
"There are bears here, get a fence. Don’t don’t really come up. But I’ve almost run over one once, so be careful."
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Amy V. D.
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6y ago
"%here are so many dogs in 5his neighborhood and it's not bad other than most are pit bulls and everyone who doesn't own one seem to have a problem with the potty pups. One good thing would be to see all owners pick up after their dogs mess. "
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Vi L.
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6y ago
"No one bothers you, everyone has land and everyone is spread out. None of the houses are made cramped together."
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Jendi D.
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6y ago
"I have lived in Saraland for 15 years. It has amazing schools. It is really expanding as far as shopping and restaurants. "
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Terri L.
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6y ago
"My current commute is easy- I can be at work in less than 10 minutes. I also have four grocery stores within a five minute drive."
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Heatwole78
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7y ago
"They would not like the lack of sidewalks and areas that you would feel comfortable asking along the roads to walk your pet"
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Teresa B.
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7y ago
"Great community for families. We have several parks for children to play and even a splash pad is coming this summer"
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Pruittprincess
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8y ago
"There are not any specific neighborhood events, we are close to the middle school and they have sports events."
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Vrasj3988
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8y ago
"Many families in the area, very. I area plus school districts are great as well. I live here currently and plan to continue to do so."
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Phuongvile
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8y ago
"It’s dead, nothing is really here. Try to find a place in the city if you can. This place is only if you want to live a quite small life. "
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Wjmyers06
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8y ago
"Quiet neighborhood, it has been my favorite place to live in Alabama so far. Great schools and a really fast growing area. "
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Mandy L.
12y ago
"Saraland is an amazing place to live. It is a small community that is starting to grow. The new school system is top ranked, and there are new resturants being opened daily. There is also a new hospital being built 5 minutes from the house."
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Frequently asked questions about 520 Simms Dr E

What is 520 Simms Dr E estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL is $171,800.
Is Saraland a buyer's or seller's market?
Saraland is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Saraland?
Residents describe Saraland, AL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Saraland, AL.
What are the closest schools to 520 Simms Dr E?
The closest schools to 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL are Saraland Early Education Center (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 10/10), Saraland Elementary School (rated 10/10), Saraland High School (rated 8/10).
How big is the lot at 520 Simms Dr E?
The lot at 520 Simms Dr E in Saraland, AL is about 1 acre.