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$435,000$278 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

243 RIDGE RD

HELEN, GA 30545
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,566 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.
0.26 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$435K
$390K low$480K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,657 (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.$68,068 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,188
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,432
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,170

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyWHITE
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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 583 ft²Patio · 583 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.

E
Mt. Yonah Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.1 mi
H
White County High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 6.7 mi
M
White County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi

District: White County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30545These 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.172
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.57%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,483
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,142
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,313
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.73 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

243 Ridge 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.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in White County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in White County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in White County
  • Older than 83% of homes in White County

What homes are worth in Helen 30545

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

This home
$95K$899K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Helen 30545.

How it measures up in Helen 30545

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Helen 30545.

Estimated value$435,000
CheaperTypical $382,454Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 243 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHelen 30545White County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,00061% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27871% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²49% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac12% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than197621% of homes17% of homes

About 243 Ridge Rd

How much is 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA is $435,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $390,459 to $479,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA last sell?

243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA last sold on Nov 4, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA?

243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA built?

243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA?

243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA is assigned to Mt. Yonah Elementary School (elementary), rated A; White County High School (high), rated A-; White County Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in White County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA compare to other homes in Helen 30545?

Among the 809 homes in Helen 30545, it is worth more than 61% of them ($435,000 against a typical $382,454), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($278 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1976 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of White County, it is worth more than 71% 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 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA was $1,657. The county assessed it at $68,068.

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