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$294,043$158 / 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 93How 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

5497 RAILS WAY

NORCROSS, GA 30071
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,864 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$294K
$273K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,912 (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.$139,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$139,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,900

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.Split Level
CountyGwinnett
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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, Basement
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Summerour Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Beaver Ridge Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Paul Duke STEM High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Gwinnett County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30071These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.28,659
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,274
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,222
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

5497 Rails Way 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 90% of homes in Gwinnett County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Norcross 30071
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Gwinnett County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Gwinnett County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Gwinnett County

What homes are worth in Norcross 30071

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

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$182K$875K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Norcross 30071.

How it measures up in Norcross 30071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norcross 30071.

Estimated value$294,043
CheaperTypical $333,243Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 5497 Rails Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorcross 30071Gwinnett County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,04330% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15813% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,864 ft²50% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac36% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198442% of homes22% of homes

About 5497 Rails Way

How much is 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA is $294,043 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $272,878 to $315,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA last sell?

5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA last sold on Nov 1, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA?

5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,864 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA built?

5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA?

5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA is assigned to Summerour Middle School (middle), rated B-; Beaver Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Paul Duke STEM High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Gwinnett County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA compare to other homes in Norcross 30071?

Among the 6,223 homes in Norcross 30071, it is worth more than 30% of them ($294,043 against a typical $333,243), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($158 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,864 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1984 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Gwinnett County, it is worth more than 10% 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 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5497 Rails Way, Norcross, GA was $2,912. The county assessed it at $139,160.

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