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$111,442$117 / 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 88How 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 $59,900 on Nov 11, 1998

5481 ALDER DR

FOREST PARK, GA 30297
3
Beds
1
Baths
951 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$111K
$98K low$125K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$59,900 · Nov 11, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,652 (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.$48,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,500

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.Ranch
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.ShedPatio · 16 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
Lake City Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Forest Park High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Babb Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30297These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.8.8%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,445
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,421 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,923
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

5481 Alder 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 less than 96% of homes in Clayton County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Clayton County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Clayton County

What homes are worth in Forest Park 30297

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

This home
$67K$272K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Forest Park 30297.

How it measures up in Forest Park 30297

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Park 30297.

Estimated value$111,442
CheaperTypical $145,155Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area951 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,275 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 5481 Alder Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Park 30297Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$111,44218% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11763% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than951 ft²12% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac38% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than195738% of homes5% of homes

About 5481 Alder Dr

How much is 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA is $111,442 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $98,080 to $124,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA last sell?

5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA last sold on Nov 11, 1998 for $59,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA?

5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 951 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA built?

5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA?

5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA is assigned to Lake City Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Forest Park High School (high), rated D-; Babb Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA compare to other homes in Forest Park 30297?

Among the 7,115 homes in Forest Park 30297, it is worth more than 18% of them ($111,442 against a typical $145,155), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($117 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 12% of them (951 ft² against a typical 1,275 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1957 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 4% 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 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5481 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA was $1,652. The county assessed it at $48,600.

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