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$410,147$315 / 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 $450,900 on Oct 29, 2003

172 HOWARD ST NE

ATLANTA, GA 30317
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,303 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$410K
$367K low$454K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,900 · Oct 29, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,730 (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.$148,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$371,600

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.0.31
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 64 ft²Porch · 348 ft²

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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

172 Howard St Ne 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 less than 84% of homes in Kirkwood
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Kirkwood
  • Older than 98% 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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$202K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 19% 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$410,147
CheaperTypical $550,648Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,303 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,631 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 172 Howard St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKirkwoodAtlanta 30317DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$410,14716% of homes19% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31529% of homes39% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,303 ft²32% of homes29% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac89% of homes85% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than192826% of homes20% of homes2% of homes

About 172 Howard St Ne

How much is 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA is $410,147 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $366,637 to $453,657. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA last sell?

172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA last sold on Oct 29, 2003 for $450,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA?

172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,303 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA built?

172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA?

172 Howard St Ne, 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 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30317?

Among the 5,313 homes in Atlanta 30317, it is worth more than 19% of them ($410,147 against a typical $550,648), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($315 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,303 ft² against a typical 1,631 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1928 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 64% 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 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Howard St Ne, Atlanta, GA was $1,730. The county assessed it at $148,640.

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