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$295,658$94 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $300,000 on Jun 2, 2022

979 LOCH FOREST WAY

RIVERDALE, GA 30296
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,132 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$296K
$276K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jun 2, 2022
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.$1,092
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$874
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.99%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$294,566
ROCKET MORTGAGE · recorded Jun 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,291 (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.$137,160 (2025)
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.$129,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,900

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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 100 ft²Patio · 60 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Lake Ridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Kendrick Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Clayton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30296These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,196
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

979 Loch Forest 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 more than 92% of homes in Riverdale 30296
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Clayton County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Riverdale 30296

What homes are worth in Riverdale 30296

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

This home
$125K$364K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Riverdale 30296.

How it measures up in Riverdale 30296

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 30296.

Estimated value$295,658
CheaperTypical $217,411Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area3,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 979 Loch Forest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 30296Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,65892% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9412% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than3,132 ft²98% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than199762% of homes63% of homes

About 979 Loch Forest Way

How much is 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA is $295,658 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $276,345 to $314,971. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA last sell?

979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA last sold on Jun 2, 2022 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,132 square feet of living space.

When was 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA built?

979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA is assigned to Lake Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Riverdale High School (high), rated C; Kendrick Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Clayton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA compare to other homes in Riverdale 30296?

Among the 9,092 homes in Riverdale 30296, it is worth more than 92% of them ($295,658 against a typical $217,411), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($94 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,132 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²) and it is newer than 62% of them (1997 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Clayton County, it is worth more than 85% 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 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Loch Forest Way, Riverdale, GA was $5,291. The county assessed it at $137,160.

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