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$229,340$179 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $77,500 on Jun 21, 2012

1521 THISTLE DR

DALTON, GA 30721
2
Baths
1,279 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$229K
$205K low$254K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,500 · Jun 21, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$153,252
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$122,602
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.31%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$76,088
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO · P · recorded Jun 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,295 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$83,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,670
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,675

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWhitfield
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 145 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Dalton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Park Creek Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Dalton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Dalton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30721These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.136

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.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.426 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,800
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1521 Thistle Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Dalton 30721
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Whitfield County

What homes are worth in Dalton 30721

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

This home
$81K$524K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Dalton 30721.

How it measures up in Dalton 30721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 30721.

Estimated value$229,340
CheaperTypical $222,554Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,279 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,419 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 1521 Thistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 30721Whitfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,34054% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17976% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,279 ft²37% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac23% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199974% of homes76% of homes

About 1521 Thistle Dr

How much is 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA is $229,340 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $204,620 to $254,060. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA last sell?

1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA last sold on Jun 21, 2012 for $77,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA?

1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,279 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA built?

1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA?

1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA is assigned to Dalton Middle School (middle); Park Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dalton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Dalton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA compare to other homes in Dalton 30721?

Among the 14,913 homes in Dalton 30721, it is worth more than 54% of them ($229,340 against a typical $222,554), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($179 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,279 ft² against a typical 1,419 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1999 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Whitfield County, it is worth more than 45% of 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 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Thistle Dr, Dalton, GA was $2,295. The county assessed it at $83,470.

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