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$760,214$358 / 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
Last sold for $342,000 on Aug 4, 2004

421 W HOWARD AVE

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,125 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$760K
$697K low$823K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$342,000 · Aug 4, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5 (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.$305,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$764,900

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.0.21
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 · 210 ft²Porch · 274 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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

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

M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Westchester Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.0 mi

District: Decatur City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30030These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.31,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,836 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,388
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,700
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

421 W Howard Ave 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 more than 89% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the oldest homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30030

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

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$196K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Decatur 30030.

How it measures up in Decatur 30030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30030.

Estimated value$760,214
CheaperTypical $636,233Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$358
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 421 W Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$760,21466% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35860% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than2,125 ft²62% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac51% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19102% of homesalmost no homes

About 421 W Howard Ave

How much is 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA is $760,214 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $697,071 to $823,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA last sell?

421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA last sold on Aug 4, 2004 for $342,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA?

421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,125 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA built?

421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA?

421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA is assigned to Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A+; Decatur High School (high), rated A-; Westchester Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,738 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 66% of them ($760,214 against a typical $636,233), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($358 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,125 ft² against a typical 1,830 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 89% 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 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA was $5. The county assessed it at $305,960.

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