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$409,429
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 88How 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
Last sold for $600,000 on Feb 18, 2026

159 BASIL ST

CUMMING, GA 30040
0
Baths
26.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$409K
$360K low$459K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Feb 18, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$66,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.54
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyFORSYTH
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Forsyth Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Otwell Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Cumming Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi

District: Forsyth County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30040These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.91,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,545 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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%

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How this home compares

159 Basil St 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 87% of homes in Forsyth County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Cumming 30040

What homes are worth in Cumming 30040

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

This home
$308K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Cumming 30040.

How it measures up in Cumming 30040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cumming 30040.

Estimated value$409,429
CheaperTypical $606,787Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size26.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 159 Basil St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCumming 30040Forsyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$409,42915% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than26.92 ac98% of homes98% of homes

About 159 Basil St

How much is 159 Basil St, Cumming, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Basil St, Cumming, GA is $409,429 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $360,252 to $458,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Basil St, Cumming, GA last sell?

159 Basil St, Cumming, GA last sold on Feb 18, 2026 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 159 Basil St, Cumming, GA?

159 Basil St, Cumming, GA is assigned to Forsyth Central High School (high), rated A-; Otwell Middle School (middle), rated C+; Cumming Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Forsyth County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Basil St, Cumming, GA compare to other homes in Cumming 30040?

Among the 29,096 homes in Cumming 30040, it is worth more than 15% of them ($409,429 against a typical $606,787) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (26.92 ac against a typical 0.32 ac). Measured against all of Forsyth County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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