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$400,050$172 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $108,000 on Jul 25, 2011

5697 GRINDSTONE DR

BUFORD, GA 30518
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,324 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$400K
$378K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$108,000 · Jul 25, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,522 (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.$177,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$442,800

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
CountyGwinnett
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 200 ft²Porch · 24 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
White Oak Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Lanier Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Lanier High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Gwinnett County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30518These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.60,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,297 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,931
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

5697 Grindstone 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 69% of homes in Buford 30518
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Buford 30518

What homes are worth in Buford 30518

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

This home
$246K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Buford 30518.

How it measures up in Buford 30518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buford 30518.

Estimated value$400,050
CheaperTypical $465,377Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 5697 Grindstone Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuford 30518Gwinnett County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,05031% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17215% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than2,324 ft²49% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac51% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than200046% of homes59% of homes

About 5697 Grindstone Dr

How much is 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA is $400,050 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $377,965 to $422,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA last sell?

5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA last sold on Jul 25, 2011 for $108,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA?

5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,324 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA built?

5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA?

5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA is assigned to White Oak Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lanier Middle School (middle), rated A; Lanier High School (high), rated A. All sit in Gwinnett County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA compare to other homes in Buford 30518?

Among the 18,519 homes in Buford 30518, it is worth more than 31% of them ($400,050 against a typical $465,377), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($172 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 49% of them (2,324 ft² against a typical 2,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (2000 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Gwinnett County, it is worth more than 50% 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 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5697 Grindstone Dr, Buford, GA was $4,522. The county assessed it at $177,120.

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