Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Homes (Retired, Handicap, Rest, Convalescent, Nursing)Commercial
Last sold for $1,700,000 on Sep 17, 2024

255 ELM ST

CUMMING, GA 30040
1
Beds
8
Baths
22,945 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.
1.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,700,000 · Sep 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$66,348 (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.$2,705,648 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,545,808
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,220,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,764,121

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Homes (Retired, Handicap, Rest, Convalescent, Nursing)
CountyFORSYTH
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 2,038 ft²Sprinklers

Transaction History(7)

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
Forsyth Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Otwell Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Cumming Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Forsyth County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30040These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
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.91,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,545 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

255 Elm St 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 largest homes in Cumming 30040
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Cumming 30040
  • Older than 74% of homes in Cumming 30040

How it measures up in Cumming 30040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cumming 30040.

Living area22,945 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 255 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCumming 30040Forsyth County
Living areabigger than22,945 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.85 ac93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than199726% of homes29% of homes

About 255 Elm St

When did 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA last sell?

255 Elm St, Cumming, GA last sold on Sep 17, 2024 for $1,700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA?

255 Elm St, Cumming, GA has 1 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and 22,945 square feet of living space.

When was 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA built?

255 Elm St, Cumming, GA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA?

255 Elm St, Cumming, GA is assigned to Forsyth Central High School (high), rated B; Otwell Middle School (middle), rated B+; Cumming Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Forsyth County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA compare to other homes in Cumming 30040?

Among the 28,898 homes in Cumming 30040, it is bigger than almost all of them (22,945 ft² against a typical 2,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.85 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1997 against a typical 2005). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Elm St, Cumming, GA was $66,348. The county assessed it at $2,705,648.

Closest homes

More homes in Cumming 30040

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 255 Elm St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map