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Calera.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Montevallo lies about 5.9 miles west of Calera by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Buildings on Highway 31 in Calera, Alabama, part of the Calera Downtown Historic District
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Buildings on Highway 31 in Calera, Alabama, part of the Calera Downtown Historic District

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THE SETTINGSouthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYChilton County · Shelby County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Calera on the map

THE CALERA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Shale Valleys setting.

Calera city has 24.3 square miles of land in Chilton County, Shelby County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Calera intersects 2 county geographies: Chilton County, Shelby County. A Calera mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Chilton CountyShelby County

Calera by land and water

The Census records 0.26 square miles of water within Calera, or 1.1% of its total area. It is 2.3 percentage points lower than the 3.4% recorded for Alabama. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Calera city has 1.9 times the land area of nearby Montevallo city (12.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Calera land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Calera

Which of Chilton County, Shelby County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Southern Shale Valleys setting

Southern Shale Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Montevallo

Montevallo is 5.9 miles west of the Calera reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Calera resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CALERA

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.1223° N, 86.7456° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Calera ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Calera

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Calera ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Chilton

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Chilton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Shelby

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Shelby ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Calera data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Shale Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alabama landowner resources

Alabama floodplain lookup

ADECA links to address- and county-based flood mapping and supporting flood studies.

Alabama onsite sewage guidance

Public-health guidance for checking sewer service and soil suitability for a rural homesite.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Calera.

Montevallo lies about 5.9 miles west of Calera by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Calera in context

NSEWMontevallo · 5.9 miles1Alabaster · 7.8 miles2Wilton · 8.3 miles3Columbiana · 8.9 miles4Shelby · 9.3 miles5Brantleyville · 10.4 miles6OUTER RING: 10.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Montevallo5.9 mi · city
  2. 2
    Alabaster7.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    Wilton8.3 mi · town
  4. 4
    Columbiana8.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Shelby9.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Brantleyville10.4 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alabama; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
The Chilton County guideThe Shelby County guideExplore AlabamaSearch another location

QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Calera
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Calera parcel?+

Calera intersects 2 county geographies: Chilton County, Shelby County. A Calera mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Calera property in Southern Shale Valleys?+

No. Southern Shale Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Calera boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Montevallo as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.9 miles west of Calera’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Calera?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Calera.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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