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$309,302$314 / 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 88How 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 $199,500 on Jul 16, 2004

18 MELFORD PL

AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002
2
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$309K
$272K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$199,500 · Jul 16, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,384 (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.$152,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$381,200

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.0.17
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.Shed · 120 ft²Patio · 268 ft²Porch · 736 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
Avondale Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30002These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.5,605
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,204 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,155
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,010
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

18 Melford 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 less than 80% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 95% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Avondale Estates 30002

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

This home
$145K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002.

How it measures up in Avondale Estates 30002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avondale Estates 30002.

Estimated value$309,302
CheaperTypical $545,262Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$314
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 18 Melford Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvondale Estates 30002DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,30220% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31472% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac40% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194512% of homes5% of homes

About 18 Melford Pl

How much is 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA is $309,302 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $272,073 to $346,531. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA last sell?

18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA last sold on Jul 16, 2004 for $199,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA?

18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA built?

18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA?

18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA is assigned to Avondale Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA compare to other homes in Avondale Estates 30002?

Among the 2,211 homes in Avondale Estates 30002, it is worth more than 20% of them ($309,302 against a typical $545,262), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($314 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 2% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1945 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 49% 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 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Melford Pl, Avondale Estates, GA was $5,384. The county assessed it at $152,480.

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