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$315,202$130 / 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 96How 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 $144,900 on Sep 26, 2005

172 LAKE FOREST CIR

ATHENS, GA 30607
3
Baths
2,422 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$315K
$302K low$329K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$144,900 · Sep 26, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,434 (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.$110,598 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,598
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,276
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,494

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyClarke
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.1993
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 559 ft²Patio · 559 ft²Porch · 234 ft²

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

M
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30607These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.17%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.350 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,579
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,289
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

172 Lake Forest Cir 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 less per square foot than 93% of homes in Clarke County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Athens 30607
  • Older than 78% of homes in Athens 30607

What homes are worth in Athens 30607

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

This home
$140K$929K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Athens 30607.

How it measures up in Athens 30607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30607.

Estimated value$315,202
CheaperTypical $304,088Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,422 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 172 Lake Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30607Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,20254% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13011% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,422 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac41% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197522% of homes39% of homes

About 172 Lake Forest Cir

How much is 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA is $315,202 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $301,799 to $328,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA last sell?

172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA last sold on Sep 26, 2005 for $144,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA?

172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA has 3 bathrooms and 2,422 square feet of living space.

When was 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA built?

172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA?

172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA is assigned to Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (middle), rated B; Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Clarke Central High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30607?

Among the 3,936 homes in Athens 30607, it is worth more than 54% of them ($315,202 against a typical $304,088), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($130 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,422 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1975 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 44% 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 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Lake Forest Cir, Athens, GA was $3,434. The county assessed it at $110,598.

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