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$274,052$198 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

196 LAKE FOREST DR

ACWORTH, GA 30102
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,382 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.
0.5 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.

Valuation

$274K
$247K low$301K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$557 (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.$110,092 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,492
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,732
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,230

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.Ranch
CountyCherokee
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.1979
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 196 ft²Patio · 196 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

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

E
Carmel Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Woodstock High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Woodstock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30102These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.44,113
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,233 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,276
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,982
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

196 Lake Forest 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 95% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Acworth 30102
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Acworth 30102

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

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$232K$650K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Acworth 30102.

How it measures up in Acworth 30102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Acworth 30102.

Estimated value$274,052
CheaperTypical $366,883Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,382 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,984 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 196 Lake Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAcworth 30102Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$274,0526% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19869% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,382 ft²14% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac58% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197510% of homes8% of homes

About 196 Lake Forest Dr

How much is 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA is $274,052 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $246,716 to $301,388. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA last sell?

196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA last sold on Jul 1, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA?

196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,382 square feet of living space.

When was 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA built?

196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA?

196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA is assigned to Carmel Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Woodstock High School (high), rated A-; Woodstock Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA compare to other homes in Acworth 30102?

Among the 15,414 homes in Acworth 30102, it is worth more than 6% of them ($274,052 against a typical $366,883), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($198 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,382 ft² against a typical 1,984 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1975 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 5% 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 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Lake Forest Dr, Acworth, GA was $557. The county assessed it at $110,092.

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