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Patio HomeResidential
$278,258$249 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $255,000 on Jun 6, 2023

521 ALSTON TER

CORNELIA, GA 30531
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,118 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$278K
$263K low$294K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Jun 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,478 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$93,056 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,056
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,640

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Patio Home
CountyHABERSHAM
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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
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 · 96 ft²Patio · 96 ft²Porch · 60 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Level Grove Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
South Habersham Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Habersham Central High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Habersham County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30531These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.13,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,443
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 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

521 Alston Ter 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Cornelia 30531
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Cornelia 30531

What homes are worth in Cornelia 30531

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

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$100K$733K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Cornelia 30531.

How it measures up in Cornelia 30531

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cornelia 30531.

Estimated value$278,258
CheaperTypical $280,681Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 521 Alston Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCornelia 30531Habersham County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,25850% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24989% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,118 ft²14% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac58% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than199464% of homes53% of homes

About 521 Alston Ter

How much is 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA is $278,258 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $262,668 to $293,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA last sell?

521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA last sold on Jun 6, 2023 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA?

521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,118 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA built?

521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA?

521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA is assigned to Level Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated B; South Habersham Middle School (middle), rated B+; Habersham Central High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Habersham County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA compare to other homes in Cornelia 30531?

Among the 3,727 homes in Cornelia 30531, it is worth more than 50% of them ($278,258 against a typical $280,681), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($249 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,118 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1994 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Habersham County, it is worth more than 40% 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 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Alston Ter, Cornelia, GA was $1,478. The county assessed it at $93,056.

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