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$787,878$435 / 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 82How 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 $517,340 on Dec 8, 2016

656 GARDEN VALLEY RD

IDEAL, GA 31041
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,810 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.
235.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$788K
$650K low$926K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$517,340 · Dec 8, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,974 (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.$284,121 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$233,484
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,637
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,146
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$710,303

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMacon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.235.24
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 490 ft²Porch · 246 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Macon County Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.3 mi
H
Macon County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi
M
Macon County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.5 mi

District: Macon County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31041These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
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.502
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$33,640
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$44,289
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

656 Garden Valley Rd 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Macon County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Macon County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Ideal 31041
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Macon County

What homes are worth in Ideal 31041

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

This home
$21K$860K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Ideal 31041.

How it measures up in Ideal 31041

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ideal 31041.

Estimated value$787,878
CheaperTypical $82,012Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$435
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,810 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size235.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.35 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 656 Garden Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIdeal 31041Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$787,87898% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43596% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,810 ft²78% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than235.24 ac96% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than197958% of homes58% of homes

About 656 Garden Valley Rd

How much is 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA is $787,878 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $649,629 to $926,127. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA last sell?

656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA last sold on Dec 8, 2016 for $517,340, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA?

656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,810 square feet of living space and a 235.24-acre lot.

When was 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA built?

656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA?

656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA is assigned to Macon County Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Macon County High School (high), rated D-; Macon County Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Macon County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA compare to other homes in Ideal 31041?

Among the 377 homes in Ideal 31041, it is worth more than 98% of them ($787,878 against a typical $82,012), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($435 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,810 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (235.24 ac against a typical 1.35 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1979 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than almost all 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 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Garden Valley Rd, Ideal, GA was $3,974. The county assessed it at $284,121.

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