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$123,318$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 80How 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

279 FOREST ST

RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$123K
$99K low$148K high
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.$123,318
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$98,654

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,012 (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.$29,544 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,544
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,464
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,860

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBryan
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Shed · 280 ft²Porch · 204 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Richmond Hill Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi
H
Richmond Hill High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Richmond Hill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi

District: Bryan County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31324These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.39,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.171 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,881
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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.62%

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.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

279 Forest 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Richmond Hill 31324
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Richmond Hill 31324
  • Among the smallest homes in Richmond Hill 31324
  • Among the oldest homes in Richmond Hill 31324

What homes are worth in Richmond Hill 31324

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

This home
$226K$1.2M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Richmond Hill 31324.

How it measures up in Richmond Hill 31324

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond Hill 31324.

Estimated value$123,318
CheaperTypical $405,453Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,164 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 279 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond Hill 31324Bryan County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,318almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1519% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac46% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than1940almost no homes3% of homes

About 279 Forest St

How much is 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA is $123,318 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $99,015 to $147,621. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA last sell?

279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA last sold on Jun 5, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA?

279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA built?

279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA?

279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA is assigned to Richmond Hill Primary School (elementary); Richmond Hill High School (high), rated A-; Richmond Hill Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Bryan County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA compare to other homes in Richmond Hill 31324?

Among the 13,788 homes in Richmond Hill 31324, it is worth more than almost none of them ($123,318 against a typical $405,453), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($151 against a typical $189), it is bigger than almost none of them (816 ft² against a typical 2,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1940 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Bryan County, it is worth more than 2% 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 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forest St, Richmond Hill, GA was $1,012. The county assessed it at $29,544.

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