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$428,184$171 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on May 31, 2018

471 SHEARWATER DR

FORTSON, GA 31808
4
Beds
3 / 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.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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

$428K
$416K low$440K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · May 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,798 (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.$144,918 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,718
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,294

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHarris
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.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 81 ft²Patio · 150 ft²Porch · 207 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
New Mountain Hill Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 mi
H
Harris County High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi
M
Harris County Carver Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 12.1 mi

District: Harris County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31808These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.9,619
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,722
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

471 Shearwater 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 65% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Fortson 31808
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Fortson 31808

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

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$160K$838K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Fortson 31808.

How it measures up in Fortson 31808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fortson 31808.

Estimated value$428,184
CheaperTypical $395,258Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.51 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 471 Shearwater Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortson 31808Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,18461% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17169% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,506 ft²58% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac43% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than199745% of homes55% of homes

About 471 Shearwater Dr

How much is 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA is $428,184 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $416,477 to $439,891. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA last sell?

471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA last sold on May 31, 2018 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,506 square feet of living space and a 1.25-acre lot.

When was 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA built?

471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA is assigned to New Mountain Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Harris County High School (high), rated B+; Harris County Carver Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Harris County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA compare to other homes in Fortson 31808?

Among the 3,529 homes in Fortson 31808, it is worth more than 61% of them ($428,184 against a typical $395,258), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($171 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,506 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 1.51 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1997 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 65% 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 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 471 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA was $3,798. The county assessed it at $144,918.

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