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$229,487$151 / 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 96How 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

255 RICHARD WAY

ATHENS, GA 30605
2
Baths
1,524 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$229K
$221K low$238K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,864 (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.$92,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,659
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,576

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyClarke
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.1991
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 275 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Barnett Shoals Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Cedar Shoals High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Hilsman Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30605These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.42,670
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,125
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

255 Richard 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Athens 30605
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Athens 30605
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Clarke County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Athens 30605

What homes are worth in Athens 30605

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

This home
$139K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Athens 30605.

How it measures up in Athens 30605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30605.

Estimated value$229,487
CheaperTypical $317,785Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,674 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 255 Richard Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30605Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,48713% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15116% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,524 ft²41% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac65% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than197024% of homes31% of homes

About 255 Richard Way

How much is 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA is $229,487 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $221,031 to $237,943. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA?

255 Richard Way, Athens, GA has 2 bathrooms and 1,524 square feet of living space.

When was 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA built?

255 Richard Way, Athens, GA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA?

255 Richard Way, Athens, GA is assigned to Barnett Shoals Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Cedar Shoals High School (high), rated D; Hilsman Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30605?

Among the 10,981 homes in Athens 30605, it is worth more than 13% of them ($229,487 against a typical $317,785), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($151 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,524 ft² against a typical 1,674 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 17% 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 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Richard Way, Athens, GA was $2,864. The county assessed it at $92,230.

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