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$945,552$496 / 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 90How 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 $930,000 on May 9, 2025

243 STERLING ST

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,908 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$946K
$850K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$930,000 · May 9, 2025

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.$257,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,992
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,488
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$643,700

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.Traditional/Old
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.DeckPatio · 96 ft²Porch · 384 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 · 0.5 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

243 Sterling 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 94% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Newer than 89% 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
$200K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 81% 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$945,552
CheaperTypical $639,530Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$496
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 243 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$945,55281% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49696% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,908 ft²53% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac27% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than200584% of homes89% of homes

About 243 Sterling St

How much is 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA is $945,552 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $849,761 to $1,041,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA last sell?

243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA last sold on May 9, 2025 for $930,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA?

243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,908 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA built?

243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA?

243 Sterling 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 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,737 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 81% of them ($945,552 against a typical $639,530), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($496 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,908 ft² against a typical 1,828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2005 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 94% 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 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Sterling St, Decatur, GA was $5. The county assessed it at $257,480.

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