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$178,856$183 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $858,000 on Aug 18, 2021

1981 MERLE CIR

DECATUR, GA 30032
3
Beds
1
Baths
976 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.
1950
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

$179K
$171K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$858,000 · Aug 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,239 (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.$86,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,871
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,809
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,700

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
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.Brick
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
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.Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(13)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Toney Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Columbia Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30032These 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.131
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 100.50

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,366 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,524
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,783
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

1981 Merle 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 91% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Decatur 30032
  • Older than 90% of homes in Decatur 30032

What homes are worth in Decatur 30032

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

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$136K$531K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Decatur 30032.

How it measures up in Decatur 30032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30032.

Estimated value$178,856
CheaperTypical $250,000Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,423 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 1981 Merle Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30032DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,85610% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18356% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than976 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac26% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195010% of homes10% of homes

About 1981 Merle Cir

How much is 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA is $178,856 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $171,139 to $186,573. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA last sell?

1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA last sold on Aug 18, 2021 for $858,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA?

1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 976 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA built?

1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA?

1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA is assigned to Toney Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Columbia High School (high), rated D; Columbia Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30032?

Among the 14,547 homes in Decatur 30032, it is worth more than 10% of them ($178,856 against a typical $250,000), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($183 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 4% of them (976 ft² against a typical 1,423 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1950 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 9% 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 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1981 Merle Cir, Decatur, GA was $4,239. The county assessed it at $86,680.

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