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$202,388$118 / 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 97How 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 $138,300 on Mar 31, 2006

257 ELM FOREST WAY

RIVERDALE, GA 30274
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,718 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$202K
$197K low$208K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,300 · Mar 31, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.144%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$300,000
NEW DAY FINANCIAL · 6.53% · recorded Jun 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$40 (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.$78,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 120 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.

H
Riverdale High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Riverdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Church Street Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30274These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,405 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,741
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

257 Elm Forest 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 more than 67% of homes in Riverdale 30274
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Riverdale 30274
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Riverdale 30274
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Riverdale 30274

What homes are worth in Riverdale 30274

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

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$97K$285K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Riverdale 30274.

How it measures up in Riverdale 30274

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 30274.

Estimated value$202,388
CheaperTypical $182,676Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,718 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 257 Elm Forest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 30274Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,38867% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11850% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,718 ft²70% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac71% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198868% of homes52% of homes

About 257 Elm Forest Way

How much is 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA is $202,388 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $196,601 to $208,175. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA last sell?

257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA last sold on Mar 31, 2006 for $138,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,718 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA built?

257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA is assigned to Riverdale High School (high), rated C; Riverdale Middle School (middle), rated C-; Church Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA compare to other homes in Riverdale 30274?

Among the 9,174 homes in Riverdale 30274, it is worth more than 67% of them ($202,388 against a typical $182,676), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($118 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,718 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1988 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 42% 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 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Elm Forest Way, Riverdale, GA was $40. The county assessed it at $78,560.

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