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$189,920$161 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $28,000 on Jun 27, 2013

7285 MERLIN WAY

RIVERDALE, GA 30296
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,176 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.
0.3 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$190K
$171K low$209K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Jun 27, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,848 (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.$99,880 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,700

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.Split Level
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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
Church Street Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Riverdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30296These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,196
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

7285 Merlin Way 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 76% of homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Riverdale 30296

What homes are worth in Riverdale 30296

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

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$135K$356K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Riverdale 30296.

How it measures up in Riverdale 30296

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 30296.

Estimated value$189,920
CheaperTypical $218,832Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 7285 Merlin Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 30296Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,92024% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16193% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²5% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac50% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197939% of homes38% of homes

About 7285 Merlin Way

How much is 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA is $189,920 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $170,913 to $208,927. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA last sell?

7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA last sold on Jun 27, 2013 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA?

7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA built?

7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA?

7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA is assigned to Church Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Riverdale Middle School (middle), rated C-; Riverdale High School (high), rated C. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA compare to other homes in Riverdale 30296?

Among the 9,120 homes in Riverdale 30296, it is worth more than 24% of them ($189,920 against a typical $218,832), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($161 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1979 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 33% 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 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7285 Merlin Way, Riverdale, GA was $3,848. The county assessed it at $99,880.

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