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$219,020
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 78How 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
Last sold for $31,400 on May 17, 2000

4985 FOREST ST

BUFORD, GA 30518
0
Baths
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$219K
$171K low$267K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$31,400 · May 17, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$517 (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.$36,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,000

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyGWINNETT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Agricultural

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.

H
Buford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Buford Academy
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Buford Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Buford City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30518These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.60,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,297 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,931
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%

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How this home compares

4985 Forest 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 least valuable homes in Buford 30518
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Buford 30518

What homes are worth in Buford 30518

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

This home
$243K$1.1M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Buford 30518.

How it measures up in Buford 30518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buford 30518.

Estimated value$219,020
CheaperTypical $464,201Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

How 4985 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuford 30518Gwinnett County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,020almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac90% of homes90% of homes

About 4985 Forest St

How much is 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA is $219,020 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $171,093 to $266,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA last sell?

4985 Forest St, Buford, GA last sold on May 17, 2000 for $31,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA?

4985 Forest St, Buford, GA is assigned to Buford High School (high), rated A; Buford Academy (elementary); Buford Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buford City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA compare to other homes in Buford 30518?

Among the 18,519 homes in Buford 30518, it is worth more than almost none of them ($219,020 against a typical $464,201) and its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Gwinnett County, it is worth more than 2% 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 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4985 Forest St, Buford, GA was $517. The county assessed it at $36,000.

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