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$259,559$211 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

581 FOREST DR

CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707
2
Baths
1,232 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.
5.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$260K
$238K low$281K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$126,991
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$101,593
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.61%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$92,568
COUNTRYWIDE BANK · recorded May 15, 2008
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$40,000
TENNESSEE VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,717 (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.$78,932 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,298
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,634
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,833
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,331

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWalker
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 60 ft²Patio · 60 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Chattanooga Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.2 mi
E
Chattanooga Valley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.7 mi
H
Ridgeland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.2 mi

District: Walker County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30707These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.144

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.12%
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.17,042
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,881
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,601
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

581 Forest 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Walker County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Chickamauga 30707
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Walker County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Walker County

What homes are worth in Chickamauga 30707

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

This home
$70K$845K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Chickamauga 30707.

How it measures up in Chickamauga 30707

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chickamauga 30707.

Estimated value$259,559
CheaperTypical $261,771Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$211
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size5.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 581 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChickamauga 30707Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,55949% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21175% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²30% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.5 ac82% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199567% of homes71% of homes

About 581 Forest Dr

How much is 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA is $259,559 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $237,732 to $281,386. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA last sell?

581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA last sold on Apr 1, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA?

581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 5.50-acre lot.

When was 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA built?

581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA?

581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA is assigned to Chattanooga Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Chattanooga Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ridgeland High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Walker County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA compare to other homes in Chickamauga 30707?

Among the 6,243 homes in Chickamauga 30707, it is worth more than 49% of them ($259,559 against a typical $261,771), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($211 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (5.5 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1995 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 59% 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 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 581 Forest Dr, Chickamauga, GA was $1,717. The county assessed it at $78,932.

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