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$252,697$143 / 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 92How 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

3898 PRENTISS DR

DECATUR, GA 30034
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,762 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$253K
$231K low$274K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$915 (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.$109,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,600

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.Split Level
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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 · 160 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Chapel Hill Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Chapel Hill Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Southwest Dekalb High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30034These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,756 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

3898 Prentiss Dr 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 67% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Decatur 30034
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Decatur 30034
  • Older than 65% of homes in Decatur 30034

What homes are worth in Decatur 30034

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

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$79K$376K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Decatur 30034.

How it measures up in Decatur 30034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30034.

Estimated value$252,697
CheaperTypical $238,168Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,762 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 3898 Prentiss Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30034DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,69761% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14375% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,762 ft²47% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac79% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than197235% of homes43% of homes

About 3898 Prentiss Dr

How much is 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA is $252,697 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $231,413 to $273,981. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA?

3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,762 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA built?

3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA?

3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA is assigned to Chapel Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Chapel Hill Middle School (middle), rated C-; Southwest Dekalb High School (high), rated C. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30034?

Among the 15,055 homes in Decatur 30034, it is worth more than 61% of them ($252,697 against a typical $238,168), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($143 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,762 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1972 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 33% 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 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3898 Prentiss Dr, Decatur, GA was $915. The county assessed it at $109,440.

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