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$289,094$222 / 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 $87,000 on Oct 1, 1998

279 RIVER CHASE DR

ATHENS, GA 30605
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,304 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$289K
$279K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Oct 1, 1998
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.$190,194
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$152,155
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.34%
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.$98,900
NATION STAR MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,596 (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.$115,808 (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.$103,808
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,026
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,520

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.2002
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 140 ft²

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

E
Whit Davis Road Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Cedar Shoals High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Hilsman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30605These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.42,670
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,125
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.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 River Chase 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 65% of homes in Clarke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Athens 30605
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Athens 30605
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Clarke County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Athens 30605

What homes are worth in Athens 30605

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

This home
$135K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Athens 30605.

How it measures up in Athens 30605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30605.

Estimated value$289,094
CheaperTypical $321,267Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 279 River Chase Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30605Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,09436% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22272% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,304 ft²28% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac63% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199869% of homes68% of homes

About 279 River Chase Dr

How much is 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA is $289,094 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $279,237 to $298,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA last sell?

279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA last sold on Oct 1, 1998 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA?

279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,304 square feet of living space.

When was 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA built?

279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA?

279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA is assigned to Whit Davis Road Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Cedar Shoals High School (high), rated D-; Hilsman 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 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30605?

Among the 10,980 homes in Athens 30605, it is worth more than 36% of them ($289,094 against a typical $321,267), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($222 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,304 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1998 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 35% 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 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 River Chase Dr, Athens, GA was $3,596. The county assessed it at $115,808.

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