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$268,941$249 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $295,000 on Sep 10, 2020

197 FOREST GLEN CIR

AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,080 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$269K
$258K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Sep 10, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$32,941
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$26,353
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.84%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$236,000
CAPITAL CITY HM LNS LLC · recorded Sep 10, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,025 (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.$104,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,000

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.Ranch
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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 · 120 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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.5,604
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.$97,157
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,015
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

197 Forest Glen Cir 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 93% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Older than 72% 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
$153K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 7% 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$268,941
CheaperTypical $551,351Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 197 Forest Glen Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvondale Estates 30002DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,9417% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24944% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²3% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac78% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than196344% of homes28% of homes

About 197 Forest Glen Cir

How much is 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA is $268,941 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $257,585 to $280,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA last sell?

197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA last sold on Sep 10, 2020 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA built?

197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

197 Forest Glen Cir, 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 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA compare to other homes in Avondale Estates 30002?

Among the 2,213 homes in Avondale Estates 30002, it is worth more than 7% of them ($268,941 against a typical $551,351), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($249 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 3% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1963 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 35% 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 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA was $5,025. The county assessed it at $104,400.

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