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$1,219,032$387 / 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 95How 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 $925,000 on Jun 28, 2021

226 MAXWELL ST

DECATUR, GA 30030
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,148 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$925,000 · Jun 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10 (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.$442,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$342,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$410,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,106,000

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.6%
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.minimal

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.0.26
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
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.Porch · 320 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
Oakhurst Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.4 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

226 Maxwell St 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 97% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Decatur 30030
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Oakhurst
  • Older than 96% 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.

This home
$198K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 93% 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$1,219,032
CheaperTypical $637,690Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area3,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 226 Maxwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakhurstDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,219,03282% of homes93% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38732% of homes72% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than3,148 ft²84% of homes89% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac81% of homes67% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than193954% of homes22% of homes4% of homes

About 226 Maxwell St

How much is 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA is $1,219,032 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,155,105 to $1,282,959. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA last sell?

226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA last sold on Jun 28, 2021 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA?

226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,148 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA built?

226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA?

226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA is assigned to Oakhurst Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A+; Decatur High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,737 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,219,032 against a typical $637,690), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($387 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,148 ft² against a typical 1,830 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1939 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 97% 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 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA was $10. The county assessed it at $442,400.

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