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$553,542$202 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $435,000 on May 28, 2021

3225 LAKE RUSSELL WAY

BUFORD, GA 30519
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,741 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$554K
$524K low$583K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · May 28, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$168,542
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$134,834
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.69%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$385,000
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION · recorded May 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,936 (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.$203,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$508,600

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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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 · 384 ft²Patio · 384 ft²Porch · 192 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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Friendship Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Flowery Branch High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
Davis Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi

District: Hall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30519These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.54,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,393
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3225 Lake Russell Way 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 77% of homes in Hall County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Buford 30519
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Hall County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Buford 30519
  • Older than 80% of homes in Buford 30519

What homes are worth in Buford 30519

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

This home
$286K$1M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Buford 30519.

How it measures up in Buford 30519

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buford 30519.

Estimated value$553,542
CheaperTypical $459,445Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area2,741 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 3225 Lake Russell Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuford 30519Hall County
Estimated valuepricier than$553,54272% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20274% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,741 ft²59% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac88% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than199620% of homes46% of homes

About 3225 Lake Russell Way

How much is 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA is $553,542 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $524,170 to $582,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA last sell?

3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA last sold on May 28, 2021 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA?

3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,741 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA built?

3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA?

3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA is assigned to Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Flowery Branch High School (high), rated B+; Davis Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Hall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA compare to other homes in Buford 30519?

Among the 18,316 homes in Buford 30519, it is worth more than 72% of them ($553,542 against a typical $459,445), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($202 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,741 ft² against a typical 2,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1996 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Hall County, it is worth more than 77% 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 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3225 Lake Russell Way, Buford, GA was $4,936. The county assessed it at $203,440.

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