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$152,000$117 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $189,900 on Apr 12, 2022

838 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST

ROCKMART, GA 30153
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,296 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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

$152K
$135K low$169K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$189,900 · Apr 12, 2022
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.126%
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.$186,459
GOLDWATER BANK · recorded Apr 7, 2022
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.$10,626
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
3rd 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.$6,441

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,198 (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.$53,264 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,464
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,234
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,160

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
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.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Porch · 56 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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Van Wert Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Rockmart High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Rockmart Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30153These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.11%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.175 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,974
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,293
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

838 Martin Luther King Jr St 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 81% of homes in Rockmart 30153
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Rockmart 30153
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Rockmart 30153
  • Older than 69% of homes in Rockmart 30153

What homes are worth in Rockmart 30153

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

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$61K$673K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Rockmart 30153.

How it measures up in Rockmart 30153

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockmart 30153.

Estimated value$152,000
CheaperTypical $250,139Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 838 Martin Luther King Jr St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockmart 30153Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,00019% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11719% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²36% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than197131% of homes44% of homes

About 838 Martin Luther King Jr St

How much is 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA is $152,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $134,998 to $169,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA last sell?

838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA last sold on Apr 12, 2022 for $189,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA?

838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA built?

838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA?

838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA is assigned to Van Wert Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rockmart High School (high), rated B-; Rockmart Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA compare to other homes in Rockmart 30153?

Among the 7,681 homes in Rockmart 30153, it is worth more than 19% of them ($152,000 against a typical $250,139), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($117 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1971 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 35% 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 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Martin Luther King Jr St, Rockmart, GA was $1,198. The county assessed it at $53,264.

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