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$441,219$293 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1162 BALSAM DR

DECATUR, GA 30033
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,508 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$441K
$407K low$476K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,102 (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.$163,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$408,900

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
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 308 ft²

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

E
Laurel Ridge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30033These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.33,681
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,647 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,335
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1162 Balsam 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 66% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 82% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30033

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

This home
$161K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Decatur 30033.

How it measures up in Decatur 30033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30033.

Estimated value$441,219
CheaperTypical $488,933Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,508 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,719 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1162 Balsam Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30033DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$441,21939% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29362% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,508 ft²39% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac54% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195627% of homes18% of homes

About 1162 Balsam Dr

How much is 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA is $441,219 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $406,729 to $475,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA?

1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,508 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA built?

1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA?

1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA is assigned to Laurel Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Druid Hills Middle School (middle), rated B-; Druid Hills High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30033?

Among the 10,496 homes in Decatur 30033, it is worth more than 39% of them ($441,219 against a typical $488,933), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($293 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,508 ft² against a typical 1,719 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1956 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 66% 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 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1162 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA was $1,102. The county assessed it at $163,560.

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