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$240,683$122 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $37,000 on Feb 7, 2014

3985 APPLETON CT

DECATUR, GA 30034
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,974 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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

$241K
$232K low$250K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Feb 7, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,048 (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.$109,120 (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.$97,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,800

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.Split Level
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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.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 · 204 ft²Porch · 104 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(7)

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

H
Southwest Dekalb High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Rainbow Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Chapel Hill Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

3985 Appleton Ct 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 71% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Decatur 30034
  • Older than 68% 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.

This home
$83K$380K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$240,683
CheaperTypical $239,338Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,804 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 3985 Appleton Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30034DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,68351% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12236% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,974 ft²61% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac87% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197132% of homes41% of homes

About 3985 Appleton Ct

How much is 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA is $240,683 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $231,690 to $249,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA last sell?

3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA last sold on Feb 7, 2014 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA?

3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,974 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA built?

3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA?

3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA is assigned to Southwest Dekalb High School (high), rated C; Rainbow Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Chapel Hill Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30034?

Among the 15,054 homes in Decatur 30034, it is worth more than 51% of them ($240,683 against a typical $239,338), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($122 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,974 ft² against a typical 1,804 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1971 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 29% 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 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3985 Appleton Ct, Decatur, GA was $3,048. The county assessed it at $109,120.

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