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$535,000$498 / 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

217 RIDGELAND AVE

DECATUR, GA 30030
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,074 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.
0.2 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

$535K
$512K low$558K high
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.$98,500
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$78,800
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.82%
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.$436,500
AMERIS BANK · recorded Aug 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5 (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.$227,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$568,200

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
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Composition Shingle
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.DeckPatio · 192 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Glennwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.6 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Decatur City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30030These 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.90
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 100.51

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.31,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,836 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,388
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,700
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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

217 Ridgeland Ave 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 74% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Decatur Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Decatur Heights
  • Older than 90% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30030

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

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$200K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Decatur 30030.

How it measures up in Decatur 30030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30030.

Estimated value$535,000
CheaperTypical $642,966Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $347Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,074 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,813 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 217 Ridgeland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur HeightsDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$535,00028% of homes36% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49895% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,074 ft²5% of homes11% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac68% of homes48% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195026% of homes44% of homes10% of homes

About 217 Ridgeland Ave

How much is 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA is $535,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $511,928 to $558,072. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA last sell?

217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA last sold on May 9, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA?

217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,074 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA built?

217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA?

217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA is assigned to Glennwood Elementary School (elementary); Decatur High School (high), rated A; Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,722 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 36% of them ($535,000 against a typical $642,966), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($498 against a typical $347), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,074 ft² against a typical 1,813 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 74% 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 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Ridgeland Ave, Decatur, GA was $5. The county assessed it at $227,280.

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