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$518,273$974 / 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 95How 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 $231,800 on Oct 6, 2016

8940 BAY DR

GAINESVILLE, GA 30506
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
532 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$518K
$494K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$231,800 · Oct 6, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$230,804 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,804
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,532
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$577,010

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyFORSYTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 792 ft²Porch · 224 ft²Boat access

Transaction History(4)

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
Chestatee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
East Forsyth High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Little Mill Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Forsyth County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30506These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.50,207
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.401 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,076
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,199
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

8940 Bay Dr 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 68% of homes in Forsyth County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Gainesville 30506
  • Among the smallest homes in Gainesville 30506
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Gainesville 30506
  • Older than 96% of homes in Forsyth County

What homes are worth in Gainesville 30506

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

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$131K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Gainesville 30506.

How it measures up in Gainesville 30506

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gainesville 30506.

Estimated value$518,273
CheaperTypical $446,105Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$974
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area532 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,856 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 8940 Bay Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 30506Forsyth County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,27360% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$974almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than532 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac2% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197214% of homes4% of homes

About 8940 Bay Dr

How much is 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA is $518,273 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $493,513 to $543,033. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA last sell?

8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA last sold on Oct 6, 2016 for $231,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA?

8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 532 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA built?

8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA?

8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA is assigned to Chestatee Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Forsyth High School (high), rated B; Little Mill Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Forsyth County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8940 Bay Dr, Gainesville, GA compare to other homes in Gainesville 30506?

Among the 19,231 homes in Gainesville 30506, it is worth more than 60% of them ($518,273 against a typical $446,105), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($974 against a typical $237), it is bigger than almost none of them (532 ft² against a typical 1,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1972 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Forsyth County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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