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$988,792$369 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $257,000 on May 3, 2002

556 MEIGS ST

ATHENS, GA 30601
3
Baths
2,677 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
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

$989K
$922K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$257,000 · May 3, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,897 (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.$288,237 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,637
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,849
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$720,592

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLARKE
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.Pier/Post & Beam
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
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 · 315 ft²Patio · 315 ft²Porch · 347 ft²

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

E
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Clarke Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30601These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
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.26,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,100 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,348
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,534
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

556 Meigs St 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 more than 97% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Clarke County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Athens 30601
  • Older than 95% of homes in Clarke County

What homes are worth in Athens 30601

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

This home
$107K$1M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Athens 30601.

How it measures up in Athens 30601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 30601.

Estimated value$988,792
CheaperTypical $314,900Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$369
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area2,677 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 556 Meigs St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 30601Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$988,79297% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36984% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than2,677 ft²94% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac56% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than193613% of homes5% of homes

About 556 Meigs St

How much is 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA is $988,792 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $921,622 to $1,055,962. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA last sell?

556 Meigs St, Athens, GA last sold on May 3, 2002 for $257,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA?

556 Meigs St, Athens, GA has 3 bathrooms, 2,677 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA built?

556 Meigs St, Athens, GA was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA?

556 Meigs St, Athens, GA is assigned to Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Clarke Central High School (high), rated C+; Clarke Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA compare to other homes in Athens 30601?

Among the 5,941 homes in Athens 30601, it is worth more than 97% of them ($988,792 against a typical $314,900), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($369 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,677 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1936 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 96% 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 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 556 Meigs St, Athens, GA was $7,897. The county assessed it at $288,237.

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