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$509,442$248 / 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 96How 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 $13,500 on May 16, 1994

156 RUTH RD

TALKING ROCK, GA 30175
2
Baths
2,052 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.
2.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$509K
$487K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,500 · May 16, 1994
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.$359,942
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$287,954
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.28%
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.$149,500
STEARNS BANK · recorded Oct 29, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,289 (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.$204,558 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,588
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,262
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$511,396

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.50 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyPickens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.71
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
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 · 409 ft²Porch · 636 ft²

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

E
Hill City Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.7 mi
M
Pickens County Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.7 mi
H
Pickens County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.8 mi

District: Pickens County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30175These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.9.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.7,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.87 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,040
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

156 Ruth 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 more than 73% of homes in Pickens County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Talking Rock 30175
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Pickens County

What homes are worth in Talking Rock 30175

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

This home
$86K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Talking Rock 30175.

How it measures up in Talking Rock 30175

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Talking Rock 30175.

Estimated value$509,442
CheaperTypical $371,034Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2.71 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 156 Ruth Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTalking Rock 30175Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$509,44272% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24861% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,052 ft²73% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.71 ac55% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than200053% of homes58% of homes

About 156 Ruth Rd

How much is 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA is $509,442 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $487,093 to $531,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA last sell?

156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA last sold on May 16, 1994 for $13,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA has 2 bathrooms, 2,052 square feet of living space and a 2.71-acre lot.

When was 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA built?

156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA is assigned to Hill City Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pickens County Junior High School (middle), rated D; Pickens County High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pickens County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA compare to other homes in Talking Rock 30175?

Among the 2,940 homes in Talking Rock 30175, it is worth more than 72% of them ($509,442 against a typical $371,034), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($248 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (2.71 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (2000 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 73% 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 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Ruth Rd, Talking Rock, GA was $1,289. The county assessed it at $204,558.

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