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$522,891$408 / 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 87How 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 $180,000 on Dec 30, 2022

256 HIGHTOWER RD

TALKING ROCK, GA 30175
3 / 1
Baths
1,281 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.
20.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$523K
$455K low$591K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Dec 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,794 (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.$154,276 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,684
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,592
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,516
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$385,690

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.51 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.Rural Residence
CountyPickens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.96
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 20 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Hill City Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.0 mi
M
Pickens County Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.9 mi
H
Pickens County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi

District: Pickens County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30175These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.9.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.87 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,040
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

256 Hightower 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 75% of homes in Pickens County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Pickens County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Pickens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Pickens County
  • Among the newest homes in Talking Rock 30175

What homes are worth in Talking Rock 30175

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

This home
$88K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Talking Rock 30175.

How it measures up in Talking Rock 30175

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Talking Rock 30175.

Estimated value$522,891
CheaperTypical $371,978Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,281 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size20.96 ac
SmallerTypical 2.29 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 256 Hightower Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTalking Rock 30175Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$522,89174% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40892% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,281 ft²28% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.96 ac93% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 256 Hightower Rd

How much is 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA is $522,891 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $455,065 to $590,717. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA last sell?

256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA last sold on Dec 30, 2022 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA has 3 bathrooms, 1,281 square feet of living space and a 20.96-acre lot.

When was 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA built?

256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA is assigned to Hill City Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pickens County Junior High School (middle), rated D; Pickens County High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pickens County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA compare to other homes in Talking Rock 30175?

Among the 2,940 homes in Talking Rock 30175, it is worth more than 74% of them ($522,891 against a typical $371,978), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($408 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,281 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (20.96 ac against a typical 2.29 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 75% 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 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA was $2,794. The county assessed it at $154,276.

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