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$480,377$78 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1297 HELMER RD

RIVERDALE, GA 30296
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
6,192 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$480K
$441K low$520K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,642 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$182,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$455,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.142 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.52
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pointe South Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Kendrick Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30296These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,196
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1297 Helmer Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Among the largest homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Riverdale 30296

What homes are worth in Riverdale 30296

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$133K$337K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Riverdale 30296.

How it measures up in Riverdale 30296

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 30296.

Estimated value$480,377
CheaperTypical $218,312Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area6,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 1297 Helmer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 30296Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$480,377almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$783% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than6,192 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.52 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than198852% of homes52% of homes

About 1297 Helmer Rd

How much is 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA is $480,377 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $440,671 to $520,083. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA last sell?

1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA?

1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 6,192 square feet of living space and a 1.52-acre lot.

When was 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA built?

1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA?

1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA is assigned to Pointe South Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Kendrick Middle School (middle), rated C; Riverdale High School (high), rated C. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA compare to other homes in Riverdale 30296?

Among the 9,120 homes in Riverdale 30296, it is worth more than almost all of them ($480,377 against a typical $218,312), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($78 against a typical $124), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,192 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.52 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1988 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1297 Helmer Rd, Riverdale, GA was $2,642. The county assessed it at $182,000.

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