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$75,764$98 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $44,000 on Nov 18, 2016

242 FOREST WAY

DALTON, GA 30721
1
Baths
773 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$76K
$71K low$81K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$44,000 · Nov 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,123 (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.$40,773 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,573
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,773
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,933

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWhitfield
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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 48 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
Eastbrook Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Southeast High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Eastside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Whitfield County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30721These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.136

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.7.6%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.426 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,800
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

242 Forest Way 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Dalton 30721
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Whitfield County

What homes are worth in Dalton 30721

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

This home
$81K$516K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Dalton 30721.

How it measures up in Dalton 30721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 30721.

Estimated value$75,764
CheaperTypical $218,680Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area773 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 242 Forest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 30721Whitfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$75,764almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$985% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than773 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac34% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197643% of homes41% of homes

About 242 Forest Way

How much is 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA is $75,764 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $70,707 to $80,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA last sell?

242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA last sold on Nov 18, 2016 for $44,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA?

242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA has 1 bathrooms, 773 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA built?

242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA?

242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA is assigned to Eastbrook Middle School (middle), rated B; Southeast High School (high), rated C; Eastside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Whitfield County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA compare to other homes in Dalton 30721?

Among the 14,914 homes in Dalton 30721, it is worth more than almost none of them ($75,764 against a typical $218,680), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($98 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 4% of them (773 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1976 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Whitfield County, it is worth more than almost no 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 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Forest Way, Dalton, GA was $1,123. The county assessed it at $40,773.

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