281 Bear Creek Rd is a 1,708 square foot house on a 1.43 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Dalton data, we estimate the home's value is $240,192.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$240,192
$6,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($267K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,979 (+10.1%)
$6,800 + $84,501
$91,301
2024
$1,798 (+8.7%)
$8,000 + $81,903
$89,903
2023
$1,653 (+560.9%)
$6,800 + $64,708
$71,508
2022
$250 (−0.1%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2021
$250 (−8.5%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2020
$274
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2019
$274 (−3.9%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2018
$285 (−0.1%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2017
$285 (+30.3%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2016
$219 (+43.1%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2014
$153
$4,956 + $34,052
$39,008
Tax history for 281 Bear Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,979 (+10.1%)
$6,800 + $84,501
$91,301
2024
$1,798 (+8.7%)
$8,000 + $81,903
$89,903
2023
$1,653 (+560.9%)
$6,800 + $64,708
$71,508
2022
$250 (−0.1%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2021
$250 (−8.5%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2020
$274
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2019
$274 (−3.9%)
$4,956 + $38,344
$43,300
2018
$285 (−0.1%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2017
$285 (+30.3%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2016
$219 (+43.1%)
$4,956 + $37,396
$42,352
2014
$153
$4,956 + $34,052
$39,008
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
M-2
Heavy Manufacturing District
This district is established to provide suitable areas for general industrial, carpet manufacturing, distribution or warehousing activities and/or other intensive activities of industrial nature which may generate external traffic and may include moderate amounts of environmental pollution in the form of traffic, noise, odors, smoke, fumes, glare or heat.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Laundromat
Restaurant
Industrial
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Office
Research & development
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MURDOCK GEORGE C
Living Sq. Ft: 1,708
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,708
Building Sq. Ft: 1,708
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L388T399 G C MURDOCK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 62,291
Legal Lot Number: 388
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 1.43
County Use Description: RES-LOT WITH IMPRV
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,708
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Whitfield County
APN: 12-315-01-012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Antioch Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Eastbrook Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$229,000 – $277,000
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