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$1,745,169$354 / 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 81How 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 $965,000 on Sep 28, 2017

497 W RUTHERFORD ST

ATHENS, GA 30606
5 / 1
Baths
4,931 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.4M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$965,000 · Sep 28, 2017
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.$385,169
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$308,135
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.77%
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.$1,360,000
BOXCAR MORTGAGE · recorded Oct 27, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29,416 (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.$947,371 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$851,371
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$901,906
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,368,428

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyClarke
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 108 ft²Patio · 108 ft²Porch · 490 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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.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

497 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Clarke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Clarke County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Clarke County
  • Newer than 93% 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
$142K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 98% 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$1,745,169
CheaperTypical $379,291Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area4,931 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,869 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 497 W Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30606Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,745,16998% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35488% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than4,931 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac45% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than201390% of homes93% of homes

About 497 W Rutherford St

How much is 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA is $1,745,169 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,410,482 to $2,079,856. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA last sell?

497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA last sold on Sep 28, 2017 for $965,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA has 5 bathrooms, 4,931 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA built?

497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

497 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 497 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 98% of them ($1,745,169 against a typical $379,291), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($354 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,931 ft² against a typical 1,869 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2013 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than almost all 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 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 W Rutherford St, Athens, GA was $29,416. The county assessed it at $947,371.

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