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$314,218$307 / 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 66How 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 $6,000 on Mar 24, 2011

979 SANDY RUN DR

SPARTA, GA 31087
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,024 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.
1.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
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

$314K
$208K low$420K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,000 · Mar 24, 2011
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.$314,218
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$251,374

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,067 (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.$56,245 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,845
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,245
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,613

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.91 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyHancock
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 288 ft²Boat access

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.

E
Marvin E. Lewis Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 14.0 mi
M
Hancock Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.0 mi
H
Hancock Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.0 mi

District: Hancock County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31087These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
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.65%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,846
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,235
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,625
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.Absentee owner
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 Sandy Run 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 more than 75% of homes in Sparta 31087
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Sparta 31087
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Sparta 31087

What homes are worth in Sparta 31087

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

This home
$26K$846K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Sparta 31087.

How it measures up in Sparta 31087

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 31087.

Estimated value$314,218
CheaperTypical $168,791Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size1.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 979 Sandy Run Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 31087
Estimated valuepricier than$314,21875% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30789% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.21 ac64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199258% of homes

About 979 Sandy Run Dr

How much is 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA is $314,218 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $208,102 to $420,334. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA last sell?

979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA last sold on Mar 24, 2011 for $6,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA?

979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 1.21-acre lot.

When was 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA built?

979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA?

979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA is assigned to Marvin E. Lewis Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Hancock Central Middle School (middle), rated C; Hancock Central High School (high), rated D. All sit in Hancock County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA compare to other homes in Sparta 31087?

Among the 5,178 homes in Sparta 31087, it is worth more than 75% of them ($314,218 against a typical $168,791), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($307 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.21 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1992 against a typical 1989). 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 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Sandy Run Dr, Sparta, GA was $2,067. The county assessed it at $56,245.

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