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$369,361$177 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

1996 LANTERN DR

JEFFERSON, GA 30549
2
Baths
2,089 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$369K
$353K low$386K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,310 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$120,600 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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
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.Porch · 250 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.

M
Jefferson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.5 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Jefferson City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30549These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.96%
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.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,895
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,822
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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.61%

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How this home compares

1996 Lantern 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 65% of homes in Jefferson 30549
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Jefferson 30549
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Jefferson 30549

What homes are worth in Jefferson 30549

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

This home
$185K$966K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Jefferson 30549.

How it measures up in Jefferson 30549

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jefferson 30549.

Estimated value$369,361
CheaperTypical $406,252Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,089 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 1996 Lantern Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson 30549Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$369,36135% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17730% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than2,089 ft²49% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac29% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than200664% of homes63% of homes

About 1996 Lantern Dr

How much is 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA is $369,361 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $352,589 to $386,133. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA?

1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA has 2 bathrooms, 2,089 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA built?

1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA?

1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA is assigned to Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated A; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary); Jefferson High School (high), rated A. All sit in Jefferson City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA compare to other homes in Jefferson 30549?

Among the 11,315 homes in Jefferson 30549, it is worth more than 35% of them ($369,361 against a typical $406,252), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($177 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 49% of them (2,089 ft² against a typical 2,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2006 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 41% 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 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1996 Lantern Dr, Jefferson, GA was $3,310. The county assessed it at $120,600.

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