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$78,355$64 / 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 86How 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

253 PRESTON DR

FITZGERALD, GA 31750
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,232 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.
3.52 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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$78K
$67K low$90K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$727 (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.$23,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,632
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,068
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,132
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBen Hill
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.1976
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.52
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Fitzgerald High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Ben Hill County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
E
Ben Hill County Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.8 mi

District: Ben Hill County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31750These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.18,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,488
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,055
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

253 Preston 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Fitzgerald 31750
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Fitzgerald 31750

What homes are worth in Fitzgerald 31750

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

This home
$21K$397K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Fitzgerald 31750.

How it measures up in Fitzgerald 31750

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fitzgerald 31750.

Estimated value$78,355
CheaperTypical $103,856Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $74Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,435 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 253 Preston Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFitzgerald 31750
Estimated valuepricier than$78,35538% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6440% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.52 ac81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197539% of homes

About 253 Preston Dr

How much is 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA is $78,355 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $67,087 to $89,623. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA last sell?

253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA last sold on Jan 26, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA?

253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 3.52-acre lot.

When was 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA built?

253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA?

253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA is assigned to Fitzgerald High School (high), rated C-; Ben Hill County Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ben Hill County Primary School (elementary). All sit in Ben Hill County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA compare to other homes in Fitzgerald 31750?

Among the 8,235 homes in Fitzgerald 31750, it is worth more than 38% of them ($78,355 against a typical $103,856), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($64 against a typical $74), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,435 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (3.52 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1975 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 Preston Dr, Fitzgerald, GA was $727. The county assessed it at $23,700.

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