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$327,729$261 / 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 90How 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 $77,000 on Oct 18, 1993

2863 MERRITT DR

BUFORD, GA 30518
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,256 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$328K
$293K low$362K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,000 · Oct 18, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$849 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,880 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,700

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.Rustic
CountyHALL
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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 · 531 ft²Patio · 531 ft²Porch · 194 ft²

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

E
Friendship Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi
H
Flowery Branch High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
Davis Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Hall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30518These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.60,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,297 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,931
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

2863 Merritt 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 89% of homes in Buford 30518
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Buford 30518
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Buford 30518
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Buford 30518
  • Older than 92% of homes in Buford 30518

What homes are worth in Buford 30518

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

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$239K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Buford 30518.

How it measures up in Buford 30518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buford 30518.

Estimated value$327,729
CheaperTypical $462,389Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 2863 Merritt Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuford 30518Hall County
Estimated valuepricier than$327,72911% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26190% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²7% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac77% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than19688% of homes15% of homes

About 2863 Merritt Dr

How much is 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA is $327,729 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,377 to $362,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA last sell?

2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA last sold on Oct 18, 1993 for $77,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA?

2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA built?

2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA?

2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA is assigned to Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Flowery Branch High School (high), rated B-; Davis Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Hall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA compare to other homes in Buford 30518?

Among the 18,542 homes in Buford 30518, it is worth more than 11% of them ($327,729 against a typical $462,389), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($261 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1968 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Hall 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 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2863 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA was $849. The county assessed it at $105,880.

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