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$969,753$387 / 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 79How 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

397 FORTSON DR

ATHENS, GA 30606
4 / 1
Baths
2,506 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$970K
$762K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,508 (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.$277,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,306
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$693,601

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.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyClarke
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.0.55
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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.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 · 160 ft²Patio · 280 ft²Porch · 458 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Clarke Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30606These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

397 Fortson 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 more than 96% of homes in Clarke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Clarke County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Clarke County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30606

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

This home
$150K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Athens 30606.

How it measures up in Athens 30606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30606.

Estimated value$969,753
CheaperTypical $386,128Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area2,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 397 Fortson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30606Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$969,75390% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38791% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,506 ft²73% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac63% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195514% of homes13% of homes

About 397 Fortson Dr

How much is 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA is $969,753 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $762,499 to $1,177,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA?

397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA has 4 bathrooms, 2,506 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA built?

397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA?

397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA is assigned to Clarke Middle School (middle), rated C+; Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Clarke Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30606?

Among the 14,355 homes in Athens 30606, it is worth more than 90% of them ($969,753 against a typical $386,128), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($387 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,506 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1955 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 96% 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 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA was $4,508. The county assessed it at $277,440.

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