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$331,497$213 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $54,000 on Mar 17, 1993

261 FOREST GLEN WAY

AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,559 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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

$331K
$294K low$369K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,000 · Mar 17, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,032 (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.$134,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,300

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.0.42
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 · 264 ft²Porch · 63 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avondale Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30002These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.5,605
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,204 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,155
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,010
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%

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

261 Forest Glen Way 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 less than 77% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Older than 71% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Avondale Estates 30002

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

This home
$153K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002.

How it measures up in Avondale Estates 30002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avondale Estates 30002.

Estimated value$331,497
CheaperTypical $555,479Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,559 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 261 Forest Glen Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvondale Estates 30002DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$331,49723% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21320% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,559 ft²32% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac82% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than196445% of homes29% of homes

About 261 Forest Glen Way

How much is 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA is $331,497 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $293,503 to $369,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA last sell?

261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA last sold on Mar 17, 1993 for $54,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA?

261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,559 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA built?

261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA?

261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA is assigned to Avondale Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Druid Hills Middle School (middle), rated B-; Druid Hills High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA compare to other homes in Avondale Estates 30002?

Among the 2,213 homes in Avondale Estates 30002, it is worth more than 23% of them ($331,497 against a typical $555,479), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($213 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,559 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1964 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 51% 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 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Forest Glen Way, Avondale Estates, GA was $1,032. The county assessed it at $134,520.

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