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City of Montevallo, Alabama

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About homes in Montevallo

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Montevallo in Shelby County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1991Median year built1U.S. 1980
33%Built before 1980114% built since 2010
1996Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
75%Detached single-family111% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$221kMedian home value1Alabama median $210k

The median home in the city of Montevallo was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Alabama median of 1986. That is older than the Shelby County median of 1997.1 Most of Montevallo's housing is recent: only 33% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 14% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 33%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Shelby County as a whole (16% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied homes in Montevallo are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1996 against 1985.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Montevallo is mostly detached single-family: 75% of units, with 11% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 65% of occupied homes in Montevallo are owner-occupied, below the Alabama share of 70%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Montevallo is valued at $220,700 (ACS), close to the Alabama median of $209,900. Within Shelby County the median is $326,100, so Montevallo sits below it.1

The Alabaster Shelby Co Ap station averages 43 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 63 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 17 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,378 heating and 2,182 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Montevallo sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Montevallo are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Montevallo housing units by year built
Before 19407.1%
1940-19599.3%
1960-197917%
1980-199932.7%
2000-200919.7%
2010 or later14.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Alabaster Shelby Co Ap, 5.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Montevallo, AL?

Most home remodeling projects in Montevallo, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Montevallo?

The median home in the city of Montevallo was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Alabama median of 1986. That is older than the Shelby County median of 1997. Most of Montevallo's housing is recent: only 33% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 14% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 33%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Shelby County as a whole (16% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Montevallo climate like for exterior work?

The Alabaster Shelby Co Ap station averages 43 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 63 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 17 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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