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$757,433$513 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

397 W RUTHERFORD ST

ATHENS, GA 30606
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,476 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$757K
$674K low$841K high
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.$32,183
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$25,746
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.96%
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.$281,250
CBC NAT'L BK · recorded Jun 24, 2016
2nd 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.$222,000
CLASSIC CITY BANK
3rd 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.$222,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,777 (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.$282,669 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,269
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$706,673

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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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.Block (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 398 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Barrow Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

397 W Rutherford 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 more than 92% of homes in Clarke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Athens 30606
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Athens 30606
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Athens 30606
  • Older than 97% of homes in Athens 30606

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
$152K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 83% 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$757,433
CheaperTypical $379,291Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$513
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 397 W Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30606Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$757,43383% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51397% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²28% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac29% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than19353% of homes5% of homes

About 397 W Rutherford St

How much is 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA is $757,433 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $674,115 to $840,750. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA last sell?

397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA last sold on Nov 25, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA built?

397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

What schools serve 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA is assigned to Barrow Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Clarke Central High School (high), rated B-; Clarke Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30606?

Among the 14,355 homes in Athens 30606, it is worth more than 83% of them ($757,433 against a typical $379,291), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($513 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1935 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 92% 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 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA was $8,777. The county assessed it at $282,669.

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