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$645,970$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 87How 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 $89,500 on Apr 9, 1997

238 MADISON AVE

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,296 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$646K
$560K low$732K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,500 · Apr 9, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7 (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.$229,160 (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.$129,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$572,900

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.0.17
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
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 · 204 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

238 Madison 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 82% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Oakhurst
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Oakhurst
  • Older than 98% 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 51% 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$645,970
CheaperTypical $639,900Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 238 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakhurstDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$645,97022% of homes51% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49887% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²14% of homes22% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac25% of homes36% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192535% of homes12% of homes2% of homes

About 238 Madison Ave

How much is 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA is $645,970 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $560,240 to $731,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA last sell?

238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA last sold on Apr 9, 1997 for $89,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA?

238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA built?

238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA?

238 Madison Ave, 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 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,738 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 51% of them ($645,970 against a typical $639,900), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($498 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1925 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 82% 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 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Madison Ave, Decatur, GA was $7. The county assessed it at $229,160.

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