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$99,882$137 / 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 92How 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

287 JAMES ST

FORSYTH, GA 31029
1
Baths
728 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$100K
$92K low$108K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$105 (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.$3,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMonroe
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.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 48 ft²

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

H
Mary Persons High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Monroe County Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
T. G. Scott Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Monroe County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31029These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.19,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.79 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,707
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

287 James 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 less than 95% of homes in Monroe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Monroe County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Forsyth 31029
  • Among the smallest lots in Forsyth 31029
  • Older than 97% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Forsyth 31029

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

This home
$64K$946K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Forsyth 31029.

How it measures up in Forsyth 31029

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forsyth 31029.

Estimated value$99,882
CheaperTypical $297,641Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,820 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.63 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 287 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForsyth 31029Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,8827% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13739% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than728 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19204% of homes3% of homes

About 287 James St

How much is 287 James St, Forsyth, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 287 James St, Forsyth, GA is $99,882 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $92,010 to $107,754. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 287 James St, Forsyth, GA last sell?

287 James St, Forsyth, GA last sold on Jan 1, 1901, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 287 James St, Forsyth, GA?

287 James St, Forsyth, GA has 1 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 287 James St, Forsyth, GA built?

287 James St, Forsyth, GA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 287 James St, Forsyth, GA?

287 James St, Forsyth, GA is assigned to Mary Persons High School (high), rated B+; Monroe County Middle School (middle), rated A-; T. G. Scott Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Monroe County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 287 James St, Forsyth, GA compare to other homes in Forsyth 31029?

Among the 7,113 homes in Forsyth 31029, it is worth more than 7% of them ($99,882 against a typical $297,641), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($137 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 3% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,820 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 1.63 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1920 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 5% 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 287 James St, Forsyth, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 287 James St, Forsyth, GA was $105. The county assessed it at $3,480.

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