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$299,497$157 / 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 96How 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 $169,900 on Sep 6, 2016

553 SHEARWATER DR

FORTSON, GA 31808
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,905 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.
1.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$299K
$286K low$313K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Sep 6, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,651 (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.$100,522 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,522
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,928
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,304

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHarris
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (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
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 · 252 ft²Patio · 252 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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

E
New Mountain Hill Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.3 mi
H
Harris County High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi
M
Harris County Carver Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 12.1 mi

District: Harris County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31808These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.9,619
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,722
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

553 Shearwater 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 79% of homes in Fortson 31808
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Fortson 31808

What homes are worth in Fortson 31808

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

This home
$160K$838K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Fortson 31808.

How it measures up in Fortson 31808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fortson 31808.

Estimated value$299,497
CheaperTypical $395,258Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,905 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size1.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.51 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 553 Shearwater Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortson 31808Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,49721% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15741% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,905 ft²31% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.11 ac38% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199745% of homes55% of homes

About 553 Shearwater Dr

How much is 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA is $299,497 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $286,105 to $312,889. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA last sell?

553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA last sold on Sep 6, 2016 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,905 square feet of living space and a 1.11-acre lot.

When was 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA built?

553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA is assigned to New Mountain Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Harris County High School (high), rated B+; Harris County Carver Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Harris County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA compare to other homes in Fortson 31808?

Among the 3,529 homes in Fortson 31808, it is worth more than 21% of them ($299,497 against a typical $395,258), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($157 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,905 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (1.11 ac against a typical 1.51 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1997 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 35% 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 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Shearwater Dr, Fortson, GA was $2,651. The county assessed it at $100,522.

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