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$147,326$112 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

961 SHIELDCREST WAY

FOREST PARK, GA 30297
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,310 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$147K
$131K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,831 (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.$79,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,500

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
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
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.Deck · 216 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Huie Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Forest Park Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Forest Park High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30297These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.27,445
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,421 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,923
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,461
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

961 Shieldcrest 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 87% of homes in Clayton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Clayton County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Clayton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Forest Park 30297
  • Older than 93% of homes in Clayton County

What homes are worth in Forest Park 30297

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

This home
$70K$291K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Forest Park 30297.

How it measures up in Forest Park 30297

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Park 30297.

Estimated value$147,326
CheaperTypical $145,838Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 961 Shieldcrest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Park 30297Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,32652% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11255% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,310 ft²53% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac73% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than196146% of homes7% of homes

About 961 Shieldcrest Way

How much is 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA is $147,326 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $130,605 to $164,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA last sell?

961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA last sold on Apr 8, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA?

961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,310 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA built?

961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA?

961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA is assigned to Huie Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Forest Park Middle School (middle), rated D; Forest Park 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 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA compare to other homes in Forest Park 30297?

Among the 7,115 homes in Forest Park 30297, it is worth more than 52% of them ($147,326 against a typical $145,838), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($112 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,310 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1961 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 13% 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 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 961 Shieldcrest Way, Forest Park, GA was $2,831. The county assessed it at $79,400.

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