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$92,472$76 / 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 52How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

158 MERRITT RD

PRESTON, GA 31824
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,224 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$92K
$48K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$81 (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.$3,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWebster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 216 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.

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

H
Webster County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Webster County Elementary/Middle SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Webster County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31824These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,260
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,199
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,862
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

158 Merritt 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Webster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Webster County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Preston 31824

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

This home
$36K$988K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Preston 31824.

How it measures up in Preston 31824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 31824.

Estimated value$92,472
CheaperTypical $160,209Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.65 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 158 Merritt Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 31824Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$92,47224% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7633% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²41% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac39% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194017% of homes16% of homes

About 158 Merritt Rd

How much is 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA is $92,472 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $48,459 to $136,485. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA last sell?

158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA last sold on Apr 4, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA?

158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA built?

158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA?

158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA is assigned to Webster County High School (high), rated D; Webster County Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Webster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA compare to other homes in Preston 31824?

Among the 674 homes in Preston 31824, it is worth more than 24% of them ($92,472 against a typical $160,209), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($76 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.65 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1940 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 18% 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 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 158 Merritt Rd, Preston, GA was $81. The county assessed it at $3,200.

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