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$201,108$207 / 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

8490 HIGHWAY 157

RISING FAWN, GA 30738
1
Baths
972 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.
11.08 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.

Valuation

$201K
$179K low$224K 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.$201,108
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$160,886

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,485 (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.$68,928 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,811
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,117
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,836
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,321

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.20 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
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.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.08
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 342 ft²Porch · 282 ft²

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 · 8.3 mi
H
Ridgeland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi
E
Fairyland Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.1 mi

District: Walker County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30738These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.127

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.4,910
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.62 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

8490 Highway 157 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 Rising Fawn 30738
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Walker County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Walker County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Walker County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Rising Fawn 30738

What homes are worth in Rising Fawn 30738

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

This home
$69K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Rising Fawn 30738.

How it measures up in Rising Fawn 30738

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rising Fawn 30738.

Estimated value$201,108
CheaperTypical $321,985Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size11.08 ac
SmallerTypical 3.09 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 8490 Highway 157 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Fawn 30738Walker County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,10824% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20753% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²14% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.08 ac82% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than197125% of homes46% of homes

About 8490 Highway 157

How much is 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA is $201,108 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $178,533 to $223,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA last sell?

8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA last sold on Aug 12, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA?

8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA has 1 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 11.08-acre lot.

When was 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA built?

8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA?

8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA is assigned to Chattanooga Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Ridgeland High School (high), rated C-; Fairyland Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Walker County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA compare to other homes in Rising Fawn 30738?

Among the 2,005 homes in Rising Fawn 30738, it is worth more than 24% of them ($201,108 against a typical $321,985), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($207 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 14% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (11.08 ac against a typical 3.09 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1971 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Walker County, it is worth more than 37% 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 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8490 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA was $1,485. The county assessed it at $68,928.

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