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$668,237$313 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $82,006 on Mar 3, 2025

159 HOWARD ST

ATLANTA, GA 30317
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,134 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$668K
$567K low$769K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,006 · Mar 3, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$191,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$477,800

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Flood Plain
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 354 ft²Porch · 438 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Fred A. Toomer Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Atlanta City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30317These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,694
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

159 Howard St 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 84% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Atlanta 30317
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the oldest homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Atlanta 30317

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

This home
$233K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Atlanta 30317.

How it measures up in Atlanta 30317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atlanta 30317.

Estimated value$668,237
CheaperTypical $553,648Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$313
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 159 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKirkwoodAtlanta 30317DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$668,23765% of homes70% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31329% of homes38% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,134 ft²70% of homes72% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac34% of homes30% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes

About 159 Howard St

How much is 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA is $668,237 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $567,492 to $768,982. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA last sell?

159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA last sold on Mar 3, 2025 for $82,006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA?

159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,134 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA built?

159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA?

159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (high), rated B; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Atlanta City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Howard St, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30317?

Among the 5,314 homes in Atlanta 30317, it is worth more than 70% of them ($668,237 against a typical $553,648), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($313 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,134 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1910 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 84% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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