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$362,572$268 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,267,000 on May 16, 2023

272 RUTH ST

ATHENS, GA 30601
3
Baths
1,351 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.
3,411 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$363K
$347K low$378K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,267,000 · May 16, 2023
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.$362,572
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$290,058

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,736 (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.$120,328 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,328
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,436
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,819

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.2007
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
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 · 40 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Cedar Shoals High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
W. R. Coile Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30601These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
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.26,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,100 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,348
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,534
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

272 Ruth 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Clarke County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Clarke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30601

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

This home
$105K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Athens 30601.

How it measures up in Athens 30601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30601.

Estimated value$362,572
CheaperTypical $322,059Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,351 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 272 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30601Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$362,57259% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26863% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,351 ft²50% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,411 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than200480% of homes84% of homes

About 272 Ruth St

How much is 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA is $362,572 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $347,250 to $377,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA last sell?

272 Ruth St, Athens, GA last sold on May 16, 2023 for $1,267,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

272 Ruth St, Athens, GA has 3 bathrooms and 1,351 square feet of living space.

When was 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA built?

272 Ruth St, Athens, GA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

272 Ruth St, Athens, GA is assigned to Howard B. Stroud Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Cedar Shoals High School (high), rated D-; W. R. Coile 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 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30601?

Among the 5,938 homes in Athens 30601, it is worth more than 59% of them ($362,572 against a typical $322,059), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($268 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,351 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,411 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (2004 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 58% 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 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 272 Ruth St, Athens, GA was $3,736. The county assessed it at $120,328.

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