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$180,000$101 / 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 92How 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 $100,000 on Mar 17, 2025

557 WATSON FERRY DR

FOREST PARK, GA 30297
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,781 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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

$180K
$166K low$194K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Mar 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,419 (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.$82,160 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,400

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.0.34
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.Shed · 180 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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 · 0.9 mi
H
Forest Park High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Babb Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

557 Watson Ferry 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 more than 75% of homes in Forest Park 30297
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Clayton County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Forest Park 30297
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Forest Park 30297
  • Older than 94% 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.

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$79K$290K

This home is worth more than 75% 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$180,000
CheaperTypical $147,616Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,781 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 557 Watson Ferry Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Park 30297Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,00075% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10127% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,781 ft²83% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac75% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195941% of homes6% of homes

About 557 Watson Ferry Dr

How much is 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA is $180,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $165,817 to $194,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA last sell?

557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA last sold on Mar 17, 2025 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA?

557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,781 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA built?

557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA?

557 Watson Ferry 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 D+. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 Watson Ferry 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 75% of them ($180,000 against a typical $147,616), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($101 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,781 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1959 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 26% 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 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Watson Ferry Dr, Forest Park, GA was $2,419. The county assessed it at $82,160.

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