4978 Jess Helton Rd is a 2,220 square foot house on a 3.9 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Gainesville data, we estimate the home's value is $427,798.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
3.9 acresLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$427,798
$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($455K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (−3.9%)
$38,280 + $99,920
$138,200
2024
$984 (−59.6%)
$38,280 + $99,920
$138,200
2023
$2,434 (−4.6%)
$21,320 + $96,880
$118,200
2022
$2,552 (−1.3%)
$21,320 + $92,080
$113,400
2021
$2,586 (+0.8%)
$21,320 + $76,920
$98,240
2020
$2,565 (+13.7%)
$21,320 + $76,440
$97,760
2019
$2,255 (−1.0%)
$21,320 + $75,200
$96,520
2018
$2,279 (+1.0%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2017
$2,256 (+31.3%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2016
$1,718 (−0.8%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2014
$1,731 (−2.2%)
$3,520 + $58,978
$62,498
2013
$1,770 (+5.2%)
$3,552 + $58,867
$62,419
2012
$1,682 (−28.2%)
$3,552 + $58,867
$62,419
2010
$2,342
$7,028 + $88,786
$95,814
2009
$2,342 (+13.1%)
$7,028 + $85,718
$92,746
2008
$2,071
$7,028 + $85,718
$92,746
Tax history for 4978 Jess Helton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (−3.9%)
$38,280 + $99,920
$138,200
2024
$984 (−59.6%)
$38,280 + $99,920
$138,200
2023
$2,434 (−4.6%)
$21,320 + $96,880
$118,200
2022
$2,552 (−1.3%)
$21,320 + $92,080
$113,400
2021
$2,586 (+0.8%)
$21,320 + $76,920
$98,240
2020
$2,565 (+13.7%)
$21,320 + $76,440
$97,760
2019
$2,255 (−1.0%)
$21,320 + $75,200
$96,520
2018
$2,279 (+1.0%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2017
$2,256 (+31.3%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2016
$1,718 (−0.8%)
$21,320 + $58,979
$80,299
2014
$1,731 (−2.2%)
$3,520 + $58,978
$62,498
2013
$1,770 (+5.2%)
$3,552 + $58,867
$62,419
2012
$1,682 (−28.2%)
$3,552 + $58,867
$62,419
2010
$2,342
$7,028 + $88,786
$95,814
2009
$2,342 (+13.1%)
$7,028 + $85,718
$92,746
2008
$2,071
$7,028 + $85,718
$92,746
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AR-1
Agricultural Residential 1
To provide for locations within the county to be developed and reserved for agricultural, residential, and compatible commercial or recreational purposes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,220
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,220
Building Sq. Ft: 2,220
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 4978 JESS HELTON ROAD
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 664
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 169,884
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 3.9
Depth Footage: 495
Front Footage: 343
Zoning Code: AR4
County Use Description: RESID LOT W/IMPRV
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Hall County
APN: 12004 000006B
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
North Hall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
North Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $492,000
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