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$226,935$121 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Oct 5, 2007

3979 EMERALD NORTH CIR

DECATUR, GA 30035
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,880 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.
0.28 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$227K
$214K low$239K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Oct 5, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,924 (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.$102,240 (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.$91,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,600

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.0.28
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
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 225 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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(1)

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 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Towers High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

3979 Emerald North 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 76% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Decatur 30035

What homes are worth in Decatur 30035

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

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$89K$350K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$226,935
CheaperTypical $216,700Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,706 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 3979 Emerald North Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30035DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,93558% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12137% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,880 ft²65% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac58% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than197245% of homes43% of homes

About 3979 Emerald North Cir

How much is 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA is $226,935 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $214,440 to $239,430. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA last sell?

3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA last sold on Oct 5, 2007 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA?

3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,880 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA built?

3979 Emerald North Cir, 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 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA?

3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA is assigned to Canby Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School (middle), rated D-; Towers High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30035?

Among the 6,787 homes in Decatur 30035, it is worth more than 58% of them ($226,935 against a typical $216,700), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($121 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,880 ft² against a typical 1,706 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1972 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 24% 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 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3979 Emerald North Cir, Decatur, GA was $4,924. The county assessed it at $102,240.

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