Is Steele, AL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say car is needed

Is Steele, AL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Steele, AL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is Steele, AL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Steele, AL?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Steele, AL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are sidewalks

What is 53 Buffington Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL is $164,500 .

What is the price history for 53 Buffington Rd?

53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL last sold for $245,000 in September 2009.

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

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

What are the closest schools to 53 Buffington Rd?

The closest schools to 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL are Ashville High School (rated 4/10), Ruben Yancy Alternative School (RYAS) (Elementary/Middle/High), Steele Junior High School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10).

Does 53 Buffington Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 53 Buffington Rd?

The lot at 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

$164,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1,512 sqft (on 1 acre)

53 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987

Est. Refi. Payment $1,050/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 1, 2009 for $245,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$165K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$42K (+34.4%)

Since last sale

$81K (-32.9%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$165K
September 2026	$178K
August 2026	$163K
July 2026	$153K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$131K
2025
December 2025	$142K
November 2025	$131K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$120K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$122K
May 2025	$119K
April 2025	$155K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$121K
January 2025	$133K
2024
December 2024	$127K
November 2024	$126K
October 2024	$108K
August 2024	$106K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$117K
April 2024	$111K
March 2024	$114K
February 2024	$122K
January 2024	$108K
2023
December 2023	$100K
October 2023	$94K
September 2023	$123K
August 2023	$122K
July 2023	$113K
June 2023	$115K
May 2023	$98K
April 2023	$98K
March 2023	$94K
2022
June 2022	$95K
May 2022	$98K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$93K
February 2022	$89K
January 2022	$91K
2021
December 2021	$89K
November 2021	$92K
October 2021	$91K
September 2021	$94K
August 2021	$96K
July 2021	$98K
June 2021	$109K
May 2021	$122K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$114K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$87K
July 2020	$95K
June 2020	$100K
May 2020	$104K
March 2020	$81K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$93K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$88K
September 2019	$109K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$111K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$102K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$99K
October 2018	$102K
September 2018	$100K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$100K
May 2018	$95K
April 2018	$97K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$88K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$86K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$79K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$90K
March 2017	$105K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$90K
2016
December 2016	$96K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$93K

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
138 Azalea St, Steele, AL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$66,500	02/17/26	2	2	1,020
3649 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$182,000	04/28/26	3	2	1,969
4186 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$51,500	06/17/26	3	2	1,535
3513 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$65,000	09/25/26	4	1	1,476
4378 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	0.59	Single-Family Home	$189,900	12/03/25	3	2	1,211
559 Georgia Rd, Steele, AL	0.70	Single-Family Home	$135,000	05/15/26	2	2	1,008
4782 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	1.01	Single-Family Home	$73,600	11/13/25		-	1,613
185 Herb Collette Dr, Steele, AL	1.17	Single-Family Home	$255,000	04/15/26	3	2	1,600
135 Herb Collette Dr, Steele, AL	1.10	Single-Family Home	$245,000	05/04/26		1	1,912
4639 Pope Ave, Steele, AL	0.87	Single-Family Home	$20,000	05/29/26		-	864

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
3769 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.03	$111,200	Studio	-	2,434	Off Market
3811 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.04	-	-	1	13,676	Off Market
3811 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
58 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987	0.05	$181,900	Studio	1	1,920	Off Market
110 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987	0.07	$167,400	Studio	1	1,778	Off Market
3798 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.08	$166,300	Studio	-	1,879	Off Market
3829 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.08	$178,500	3	2	1,926	Off Market
3750 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.08	-	Studio	-	1,672	Off Market
3736 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.09	-	Studio	-	529	Off Market
29 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987	0.09	-	-	-	882	Off Market
103 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987	0.10	$167,100	Studio	1	1,645	Off Market
136 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987	0.10	$220,100	3	3	2,520	Off Market
117 McHugh St, Steele, AL 35987	0.10	$132,400	3	1	1,365	Off Market
3878 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.13	-	2	1	890	Off Market
208 Azalea St, Steele, AL 35987	0.13	$298,800	Studio	1	2,382	Off Market
138 Azalea St, Steele, AL 35987	0.13	$66,500	2	2	1,020	Recently Sold
3649 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.13	$182,000	3	2	1,969	Recently Sold
215 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987	0.14	$151,600	Studio	-	1,811	Off Market
216 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987	0.15	$247,400	4	3	2,143	Off Market
3904 Pope Ave, Steele, AL 35987	0.15	$174,000	3	2	1,602	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

1 acre lot

1,512 sqft

$109/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 53 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL. 53 Buffington Rd is in Steele, AL and in ZIP code 35987. This property has approximately 1,512 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1 acre and was built in 1950.

53 Buffington Rd, Steele, AL 35987 is a studio, 1,512 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $245,000 on Sep 1, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,500, with a rent estimate of $1,157/month.

Home Details for 53 Buffington Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 acre

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 1, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$245,000
Jul 27, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$349	$110,070

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Market trends in Steele

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Steele Junior High School
PK-6
Public
111 Students
St Clair County School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
They do not follow IEPs. A substitute teacher is handling intervention and counseling. These are two things substitutes should not be doing.
Other Review
5mo ago
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What Locals Say about Steele

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
75 % Say car is needed
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
25 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 53 Buffington Rd

What is 53 Buffington Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL is $164,500.
What is the price history for 53 Buffington Rd?
53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL last sold for $245,000 in September 2009.
Is Steele a buyer's or seller's market?
Steele is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 53 Buffington Rd?
The closest schools to 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL are Ashville High School (rated 4/10), Ruben Yancy Alternative School (RYAS) (Elementary/Middle/High), Steele Junior High School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10).
Does 53 Buffington Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 53 Buffington Rd?
The lot at 53 Buffington Rd in Steele, AL is about 1 acre.

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SOLD
AUG 17, 2026
$208,125
1 ba
1,248 sqft
5247 Chandler Mountain Rd,
Steele, AL 35987
SOLD
AUG 12, 2026
$237,935
Beason Cove Rd,
Steele, AL 35987
Keith Baldwin, ValleyMLS
SOLD
AUG 5, 2026
$182,320
1,280 sqft
841 County Road 42,
Steele, AL 35987
SOLD
JUN 8, 2026
$105,000
1,310 sqft
22691 US Highway 11,
Steele, AL 35987
SOLD
MAY 15, 2026
$135,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
559 Georgia Rd,
Steele, AL 35987
Kell Realty
SOLD
MAY 4, 2026
$245,000
1 ba
1,912 sqft
135 Herb Collette Dr,
Steele, AL 35987
SOLD
APR 28, 2026
$182,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,969 sqft
3649 Pope Ave,
Steele, AL 35987
Kell Realty
SOLD
FEB 23, 2026
$159,900
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,758 sqft
298 Friendship Rd,
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Southern Homes Real Estate
SOLD
JAN 8, 2026
$218,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,107 sqft
1463 Steele Station Rd,
Steele, AL 35987
Julie Tennyson, ValleyMLS
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,211 sqft
4378 Pope Ave,
Steele, AL 35987
Lauren Phillips, ValleyMLS
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NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
1 ACRE
$239,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,620 sqft
112 Azalea St,
Steele, AL 35987
Kell Realty
5 ACRES
$839,900
5 bd
3.5 ba
3,374 sqft
1252 Canoe Creek Rd,
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Glen Williams, ValleyMLS
0.94 ACRES
$249,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,982 sqft
8354 Gallant Rd,
Gallant, AL 35972
Keena Mashburn, ValleyMLS
0.77 ACRES
$339,900
3 bd
2 ba
2,265 sqft
7230 Gallant Rd,
Gallant, AL 35972
Colby Ledbetter, ValleyMLS
0.4 ACRES
$70,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,107 sqft
6962 Old Gallant Rd,
Gallant, AL 35972
Sue Holland, ValleyMLS
8 ACRES
$485,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,023 sqft
425 Evelyn Dr,
Steele, AL 35987
Bridget Morrow, ValleyMLS
1 ACRE
$674,900
4 bd
3 ba
3,162 sqft
351 Canoe Creek Rd,
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Heather Holmes, ValleyMLS
AUCTION
0.71 ACRES
Est. $237,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,628 sqft
213 Legion Dr,
Steele, AL 35987
7.5 ACRES
$249,990
3 bd
1 ba
1,161 sqft
398 Rocky Hollow Cutoff Rd,
Attalla, AL 35954
Jamila Richey, ValleyMLS
0.46 ACRES
$639,900
4 bd
3 ba
2,832 sqft
971 Ramsey Rd,
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Randy Smith, ValleyMLS
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