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$265,346$192 / 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 $276,000 on Jul 21, 2022

2231 EMERALD CASTLE DR

DECATUR, GA 30035
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,379 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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

$265K
$254K low$277K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$276,000 · Jul 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,280 (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.$110,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.27
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 45 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
Canby Lane Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Towers High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30035These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,897
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,655 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,355
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

2231 Emerald Castle Dr 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 Decatur 30035
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Decatur 30035
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Decatur 30035

What homes are worth in Decatur 30035

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

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$91K$364K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Decatur 30035.

How it measures up in Decatur 30035

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30035.

Estimated value$265,346
CheaperTypical $220,829Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,379 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,706 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 2231 Emerald Castle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30035DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,34674% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19298% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,379 ft²23% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac48% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than196936% of homes38% of homes

About 2231 Emerald Castle Dr

How much is 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA is $265,346 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $254,156 to $276,536. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA last sell?

2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA last sold on Jul 21, 2022 for $276,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA?

2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,379 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA built?

2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA?

2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA is assigned to Canby Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (middle), rated D-; Towers High School (high), rated F. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30035?

Among the 6,785 homes in Decatur 30035, it is worth more than 74% of them ($265,346 against a typical $220,829), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($192 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,379 ft² against a typical 1,706 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1969 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 37% 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 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2231 Emerald Castle Dr, Decatur, GA was $5,280. The county assessed it at $110,400.

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