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$287,992$231 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Dec 16, 2016

278 FOREST GLEN CIR

AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,246 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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

$288K
$275K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Dec 16, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,920 (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.$101,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,200

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.0.34
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 · 64 ft²Porch · 64 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 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

278 Forest Glen Cir 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 88% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Avondale Estates 30002
  • Older than 69% 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 12% 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$287,992
CheaperTypical $554,516Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,246 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,931 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 278 Forest Glen Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvondale Estates 30002DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$287,99212% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23133% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,246 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac66% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196547% of homes31% of homes

About 278 Forest Glen Cir

How much is 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA is $287,992 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $275,404 to $300,580. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA last sell?

278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA last sold on Dec 16, 2016 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,246 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA built?

278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

278 Forest Glen Cir, 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 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA compare to other homes in Avondale Estates 30002?

Among the 2,212 homes in Avondale Estates 30002, it is worth more than 12% of them ($287,992 against a typical $554,516), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($231 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,246 ft² against a typical 1,931 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1965 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 41% 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 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Forest Glen Cir, Avondale Estates, GA was $2,920. The county assessed it at $101,680.

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