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$290,310$226 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $20,671 on Oct 30, 2018

242 S RIVER RD

FRANKLIN, GA 30217
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,283 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.
3.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$290K
$265K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,671 · Oct 30, 2018
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.$290,310
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$232,248

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,733 (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.$103,666 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,995
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,671
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,503
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,164

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.185 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHeard
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.11
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 20 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Heard County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Heard County Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Heard County Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Heard County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30217These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.10,521
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

242 S River Rd 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Franklin 30217
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Franklin 30217
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Franklin 30217

What homes are worth in Franklin 30217

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

This home
$35K$767K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Franklin 30217.

How it measures up in Franklin 30217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 30217.

Estimated value$290,310
CheaperTypical $236,522Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,283 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4.02 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 242 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 30217Heard County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,31063% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22683% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,283 ft²31% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.11 ac44% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than201994% of homes93% of homes

About 242 S River Rd

How much is 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA is $290,310 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $264,557 to $316,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA last sell?

242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA last sold on Oct 30, 2018 for $20,671, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA?

242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,283 square feet of living space and a 3.11-acre lot.

When was 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA built?

242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA?

242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA is assigned to Heard County High School (high), rated B-; Heard County Middle School (middle), rated A; Heard County Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Heard County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA compare to other homes in Franklin 30217?

Among the 3,438 homes in Franklin 30217, it is worth more than 63% of them ($290,310 against a typical $236,522), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($226 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,283 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3.11 ac against a typical 4.02 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2019 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Heard County, it is worth more than 62% 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 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 S River Rd, Franklin, GA was $1,733. The county assessed it at $103,666.

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