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$227,523$133 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

281 BEAR CREEK RD

DALTON, GA 30721
2
Baths
1,708 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.
1.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$228K
$206K low$249K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,979 (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.$89,903 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,903
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,903
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,757

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.55 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyWHITFIELD
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.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.63
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
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 · 144 ft²Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 128 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.

H
Southeast High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Antioch Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Eastbrook Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Whitfield County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30721These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.136

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.7.6%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.426 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,800
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

281 Bear Creek Rd 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 less per square foot than 74% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Dalton 30721
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Dalton 30721
  • Older than 83% of homes in Whitfield County

What homes are worth in Dalton 30721

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

This home
$80K$521K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Dalton 30721.

How it measures up in Dalton 30721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 30721.

Estimated value$227,523
CheaperTypical $217,618Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,708 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,423 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 281 Bear Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 30721Whitfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,52355% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13329% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,708 ft²73% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.63 ac79% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196018% of homes17% of homes

About 281 Bear Creek Rd

How much is 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA is $227,523 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $206,279 to $248,767. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA last sell?

281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA?

281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,708 square feet of living space and a 1.63-acre lot.

When was 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA built?

281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA?

281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA is assigned to Southeast High School (high), rated C; Antioch Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Eastbrook Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Whitfield County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA compare to other homes in Dalton 30721?

Among the 14,914 homes in Dalton 30721, it is worth more than 55% of them ($227,523 against a typical $217,618), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($133 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,708 ft² against a typical 1,423 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1.63 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1960 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Whitfield County, it is worth more than 47% 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 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Bear Creek Rd, Dalton, GA was $1,979. The county assessed it at $89,903.

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