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$277,410$101 / 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 93How 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

197 RIDGELAND DR

VALDOSTA, GA 31602
3 / 1
Baths
2,758 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.
0.88 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$277K
$259K low$296K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$93,552
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$74,842
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.66%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$145,858
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Jul 7, 2017
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$38,000
COMMERCIAL BANKING

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,847 (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.$96,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,500

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.7
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyBrooks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.88
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 420 ft²Patio · 420 ft²Porch · 102 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
North Brooks Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 9.4 mi
M
Brooks County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.4 mi
H
Brooks County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.4 mi

District: Brooks County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31602These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.38,985
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.907 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,249
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,048
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

197 Ridgeland 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 more than 74% of homes in Brooks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Valdosta 31602
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Brooks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Valdosta 31602
  • Older than 73% of homes in Valdosta 31602

What homes are worth in Valdosta 31602

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

This home
$59K$623K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Valdosta 31602.

How it measures up in Valdosta 31602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valdosta 31602.

Estimated value$277,410
CheaperTypical $212,500Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,643 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 197 Ridgeland Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValdosta 31602Brooks County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,41072% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10118% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,758 ft²89% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.88 ac87% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197527% of homes46% of homes

About 197 Ridgeland Dr

How much is 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA is $277,410 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $259,186 to $295,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA?

197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA has 3 bathrooms, 2,758 square feet of living space and a 0.88-acre lot.

When was 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA built?

197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA?

197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA is assigned to North Brooks Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brooks County Middle School (middle), rated C; Brooks County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Brooks County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA compare to other homes in Valdosta 31602?

Among the 10,418 homes in Valdosta 31602, it is worth more than 72% of them ($277,410 against a typical $212,500), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($101 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,758 ft² against a typical 1,643 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.88 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1975 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Ridgeland Dr, Valdosta, GA was $2,847. The county assessed it at $96,600.

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