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$285,808$159 / 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 95How 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 $266,900 on Jul 31, 2023

185 MERLIN DR

ATHENS, GA 30606
2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$286K
$271K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$266,900 · Jul 31, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,486 (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.$112,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,716
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,674

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
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.2010
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
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 · 180 ft²Porch · 204 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30606These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.45,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

185 Merlin 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Athens 30606
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Athens 30606
  • Older than 73% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30606

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

This home
$141K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Athens 30606.

How it measures up in Athens 30606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30606.

Estimated value$285,808
CheaperTypical $385,743Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 185 Merlin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30606Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,80826% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15917% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²46% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac52% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than196833% of homes27% of homes

About 185 Merlin Dr

How much is 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA is $285,808 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $271,028 to $300,588. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA last sell?

185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA last sold on Jul 31, 2023 for $266,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA?

185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA has 2 bathrooms and 1,800 square feet of living space.

When was 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA built?

185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA?

185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA is assigned to Whitehead Road Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30606?

Among the 14,355 homes in Athens 30606, it is worth more than 26% of them ($285,808 against a typical $385,743), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($159 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1968 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 35% 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 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA was $3,486. The county assessed it at $112,270.

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