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$207,465$137 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $658,065 on Jun 8, 2017

3948 EMERALD NORTH DR

DECATUR, GA 30035
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,512 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$207K
$197K low$218K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$658,065 · Jun 8, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,028 (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.$81,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bi-Level
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 80 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Canby Lane Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Towers High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30035These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,897
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,655 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,355
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

3948 Emerald North 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 83% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30035

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

This home
$92K$355K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Decatur 30035.

How it measures up in Decatur 30035

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30035.

Estimated value$207,465
CheaperTypical $220,000Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 3948 Emerald North Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30035DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$207,46540% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13763% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²33% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac48% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than196936% of homes38% of homes

About 3948 Emerald North Dr

How much is 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA is $207,465 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $196,935 to $217,995. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA last sell?

3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA last sold on Jun 8, 2017 for $658,065, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA?

3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA built?

3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA?

3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA is assigned to Canby Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Towers High School (high), rated F; Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30035?

Among the 6,785 homes in Decatur 30035, it is worth more than 40% of them ($207,465 against a typical $220,000), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($137 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,699 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1969 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 17% 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 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3948 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA was $4,028. The county assessed it at $81,120.

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