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$1,004,176$323 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Sep 23, 1997

159 JEFFERSON PL

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,111 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$894K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Sep 23, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8 (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.$336,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$840,000

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.Traditional/Old
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 448 ft²Porch · 490 ft²

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

E
Oakhurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Decatur City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30030These 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.90
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 100.51

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.31,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,836 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,388
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,700
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 Jefferson Pl 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 95% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Oakhurst
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Oakhurst
  • Among the oldest homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30030

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

This home
$199K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Decatur 30030.

How it measures up in Decatur 30030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30030.

Estimated value$1,004,176
CheaperTypical $637,555Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$323
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area3,111 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 159 Jefferson Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakhurstDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,004,17666% of homes84% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3238% of homes41% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than3,111 ft²84% of homes89% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac71% of homes58% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than19159% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes

About 159 Jefferson Pl

How much is 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA is $1,004,176 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $893,898 to $1,114,454. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA last sell?

159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA last sold on Sep 23, 1997 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA?

159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,111 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA built?

159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA?

159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA is assigned to Oakhurst Elementary School (elementary); Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A; Decatur High School (high), rated A. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,729 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 84% of them ($1,004,176 against a typical $637,555), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($323 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,111 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1915 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 95% 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 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Jefferson Pl, Decatur, GA was $8. The county assessed it at $336,000.

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