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$237,127$144 / 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 92How 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 $56,000 on Jul 17, 2013

279 CHESTERTON DR

ATHENS, GA 30607
2
Baths
1,650 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$237K
$217K low$257K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$56,000 · Jul 17, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,595 (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.$100,857 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,857
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,437
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,142

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLARKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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.Deck · 16 ft²Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 64 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30607These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.350 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,579
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,289
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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%

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How this home compares

279 Chesterton Dr 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 81% of homes in Clarke County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Clarke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Athens 30607
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30607

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

This home
$140K$929K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Athens 30607.

How it measures up in Athens 30607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30607.

Estimated value$237,127
CheaperTypical $304,088Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 279 Chesterton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30607Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,12723% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14420% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,650 ft²44% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac24% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than200166% of homes74% of homes

About 279 Chesterton Dr

How much is 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA is $237,127 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $217,084 to $257,170. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA last sell?

279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA last sold on Jul 17, 2013 for $56,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA?

279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,650 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA built?

279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA?

279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA is assigned to Whitehead Road Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (middle), rated B; Clarke Central High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30607?

Among the 3,936 homes in Athens 30607, it is worth more than 23% of them ($237,127 against a typical $304,088), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($144 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (2001 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 19% 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 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Chesterton Dr, Athens, GA was $2,595. The county assessed it at $100,857.

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