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$975,000$689 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $297,500 on Apr 7, 2025

1597 ALDER CT SE

ATLANTA, GA 30317
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,416 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.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$975K
$922K low$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.$297,500 · Apr 7, 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.$102,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,100

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.0.24
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 192 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

1597 Alder Ct Se 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
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Atlanta 30317
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Kirkwood
  • Older than 93% of 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.

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$230K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 94% 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$975,000
CheaperTypical $558,441Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$689
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 1597 Alder Ct Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKirkwoodAtlanta 30317DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$975,00094% of homes94% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$689almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,416 ft²39% of homes37% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac77% of homes68% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than194747% of homes49% of homes7% of homes

About 1597 Alder Ct Se

How much is 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA is $975,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $921,510 to $1,028,490. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA last sell?

1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA last sold on Apr 7, 2025 for $297,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA?

1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,416 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA built?

1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA?

1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (high), rated C-; 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 1597 Alder Ct Se, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30317?

Among the 5,312 homes in Atlanta 30317, it is worth more than 94% of them ($975,000 against a typical $558,441), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($689 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,416 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1947 against a typical 1948). 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.

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