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$453,250$237 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $320,000 on Nov 19, 2021

280 LAKE ST

ATHENS, GA 30601
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,914 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.
4,041 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$453K
$419K low$487K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Nov 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,178 (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.$166,749 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,749
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,931
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,873

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.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
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 · 56 ft²Patio · 196 ft²Porch · 84 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 SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
W. R. Coile Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Cedar Shoals High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 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%

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How this home compares

280 Lake 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Clarke County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Clarke County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Athens 30601

What homes are worth in Athens 30601

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

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$114K$1M

This home is worth more than 76% 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$453,250
CheaperTypical $319,153Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size4,041 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 280 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30601Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,25076% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23751% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,914 ft²80% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,041 ft²14% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than201194% of homes92% of homes

About 280 Lake St

How much is 280 Lake St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Lake St, Athens, GA is $453,250 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $419,443 to $487,057. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Lake St, Athens, GA last sell?

280 Lake St, Athens, GA last sold on Nov 19, 2021 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 280 Lake St, Athens, GA?

280 Lake St, Athens, GA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,914 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 280 Lake St, Athens, GA built?

280 Lake St, Athens, GA was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 Lake St, Athens, GA?

280 Lake St, Athens, GA is assigned to Howard B. Stroud Elementary School (elementary), rated F; W. R. Coile Middle School (middle), rated D-; Cedar Shoals High School (high), rated D. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Lake St, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30601?

Among the 5,938 homes in Athens 30601, it is worth more than 76% of them ($453,250 against a typical $319,153), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($237 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,914 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (4,041 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2011 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 76% 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 280 Lake St, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Lake St, Athens, GA was $5,178. The county assessed it at $166,749.

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