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$332,754$168 / 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
Last sold for $320,000 on Mar 23, 2023

281 RIDGEWOOD DR

WALESKA, GA 30183
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,980 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$333K
$302K low$363K 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 · Mar 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$806 (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.$102,016 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,816
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,040

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCherokee
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 30 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 132 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
R. M. Moore Elementary School STEM AcademyB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi
M
Teasley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.0 mi
H
Cherokee High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30183These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

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.90%
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.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,028
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,127
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,408
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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 Ridgewood 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 85% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Waleska 30183
  • Older than 88% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Waleska 30183

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

This home
$179K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Waleska 30183.

How it measures up in Waleska 30183

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waleska 30183.

Estimated value$332,754
CheaperTypical $487,510Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 281 Ridgewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaleska 30183Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$332,75419% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16817% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,980 ft²40% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac24% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than198017% of homes12% of homes

About 281 Ridgewood Dr

How much is 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA is $332,754 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $302,303 to $363,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA last sell?

281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA last sold on Mar 23, 2023 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA?

281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,980 square feet of living space.

When was 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA built?

281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA?

281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA is assigned to R. M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy (elementary), rated B-; Teasley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Cherokee High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA compare to other homes in Waleska 30183?

Among the 3,187 homes in Waleska 30183, it is worth more than 19% of them ($332,754 against a typical $487,510), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($168 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 2,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1980 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ridgewood Dr, Waleska, GA was $806. The county assessed it at $102,016.

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