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$248,910$148 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Sep 2, 2005

8894 THORNTON RD

JONESBORO, GA 30236
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,684 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.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$249K
$225K low$273K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Sep 2, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,286 (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.$90,520 (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.$82,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,300

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.Ranch
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.89
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
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.Patio · 12 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
Roberts Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Suder Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Jonesboro High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30236These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,614 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,823
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,472
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

8894 Thornton 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Clayton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Clayton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Clayton County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Jonesboro 30236

What homes are worth in Jonesboro 30236

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

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$121K$759K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Jonesboro 30236.

How it measures up in Jonesboro 30236

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jonesboro 30236.

Estimated value$248,910
CheaperTypical $244,622Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,886 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 8894 Thornton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJonesboro 30236Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,91052% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14877% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,684 ft²38% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac90% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than197632% of homes34% of homes

About 8894 Thornton Rd

How much is 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA is $248,910 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $224,769 to $273,051. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA last sell?

8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA last sold on Sep 2, 2005 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA?

8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,684 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

When was 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA built?

8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA?

8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA is assigned to Roberts Middle School (middle), rated C; Suder Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jonesboro High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA compare to other homes in Jonesboro 30236?

Among the 13,071 homes in Jonesboro 30236, it is worth more than 52% of them ($248,910 against a typical $244,622), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($148 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,684 ft² against a typical 1,886 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1976 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 68% 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 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8894 Thornton Rd, Jonesboro, GA was $1,286. The county assessed it at $90,520.

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