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$269,511$265 / 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 95How 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

540 RIDGEWOOD AVE

GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,016 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.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$256K low$283K 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.$146,776
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,421
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.47%
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.$122,735
HOMESTAR FIN'L · recorded Jul 5, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,848 (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.$149,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Tlog Home
CountyHall
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.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 16 ft²Patio · 16 ft²Porch · 21 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
Centennial Arts AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Gainesville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Gainesville Middle School East CampusC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Gainesville City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30501These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,341
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

540 Ridgewood Ave 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 less than 81% of homes in Hall County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Gainesville 30501
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Hall County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Hall County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hall County

What homes are worth in Gainesville 30501

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

This home
$93K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Gainesville 30501.

How it measures up in Gainesville 30501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gainesville 30501.

Estimated value$269,511
CheaperTypical $305,395Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 540 Ridgewood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 30501Hall County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,51140% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26582% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,016 ft²16% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac34% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than193711% of homes3% of homes

About 540 Ridgewood Ave

How much is 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA is $269,511 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $256,396 to $282,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA last sell?

540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA last sold on Jul 5, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA?

540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,016 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA built?

540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a tlog home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA?

540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA is assigned to Centennial Arts Academy (elementary), rated C; Gainesville High School (high), rated C; Gainesville Middle School East Campus (middle), rated C. All sit in Gainesville City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA compare to other homes in Gainesville 30501?

Among the 7,086 homes in Gainesville 30501, it is worth more than 40% of them ($269,511 against a typical $305,395), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($265 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,016 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1937 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Hall County, it is worth more than 19% 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 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA was $2,848. The county assessed it at $149,000.

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