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$156,950$140 / 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 86How 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

978 W RIDGE RD

GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Apr 7, 2026.

Valuation

$157K
$135K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,725 (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.$69,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,200

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.Rustic
CountyHALL
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 280 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(1)

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

E
Chicopee Woods Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Johnson High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
M
South Hall Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Hall County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30501These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,341
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

978 W Ridge 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 less than 96% of homes in Hall County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Hall County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Hall County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Hall County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hall County

What homes are worth in Gainesville 30501

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

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$100K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Gainesville 30501.

How it measures up in Gainesville 30501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gainesville 30501.

Estimated value$156,950
CheaperTypical $308,547Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 978 W Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 30501Hall County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,95010% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14012% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²21% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac26% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes3% of homes

About 978 W Ridge Rd

How much is 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA is $156,950 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $134,609 to $179,291. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA last sell?

978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA last sold on Apr 29, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA?

978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA built?

978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA?

978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA is assigned to Chicopee Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Johnson High School (high), rated C; South Hall Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Hall County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA compare to other homes in Gainesville 30501?

Among the 7,086 homes in Gainesville 30501, it is worth more than 10% of them ($156,950 against a typical $308,547), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($140 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Hall County, it is worth more than 4% 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 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 W Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA was $1,725. The county assessed it at $69,280.

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