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Last sold for $161,000 on Sep 26, 2016

1688 W FORREST AVE

ATLANTA, GA 30344
2
Beds
1
Baths
3,480 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$161,000 · Sep 26, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,952 (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.$266,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$665,400

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.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
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.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyFULTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Front

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
Tri-Cities High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Paul D. West Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi

District: Fulton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30344These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,895
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,672
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,006
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

1688 W Forrest Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Atlanta 30344
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Atlanta 30344

How it measures up in Atlanta 30344

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atlanta 30344.

Living area3,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 1688 W Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAtlanta 30344Fulton County
Living areabigger than3,480 ft²98% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac63% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197283% of homes32% of homes

About 1688 W Forrest Ave

When did 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA last sell?

1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA last sold on Sep 26, 2016 for $161,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA?

1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,480 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA built?

1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA?

1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Tri-Cities High School (high), rated D-; Paul D. West Middle School (middle), rated D; Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Fulton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30344?

Among the 9,975 homes in Atlanta 30344, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,480 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1972 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1688 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA was $6,952. The county assessed it at $266,160.

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