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$490,718$228 / 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 97How 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 $162,000 on Sep 11, 1997

5138 JOEL CT

ATLANTA, GA 30360
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,150 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.
0.45 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$491K
$474K low$508K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$162,000 · Sep 11, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,840 (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.$170,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$181,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,900

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.Split Level
CountyDEKALB
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.DeckPatio · 80 ft²Porch · 256 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.

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

E
Kingsley Charter Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Peachtree Charter Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Dunwoody High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30360These 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.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,114
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,001 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,925
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,972
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

5138 Joel 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 more than 71% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Atlanta 30360

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

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$217K$890K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Atlanta 30360.

How it measures up in Atlanta 30360

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atlanta 30360.

Estimated value$490,718
CheaperTypical $514,104Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,150 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,118 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5138 Joel Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAtlanta 30360DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$490,71844% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22837% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,150 ft²52% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac71% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than196943% of homes38% of homes

About 5138 Joel Ct

How much is 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA is $490,718 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $473,566 to $507,870. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA last sell?

5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA last sold on Sep 11, 1997 for $162,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA?

5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,150 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA built?

5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA?

5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Kingsley Charter Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Peachtree Charter Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dunwoody High School (high), rated B. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30360?

Among the 4,002 homes in Atlanta 30360, it is worth more than 44% of them ($490,718 against a typical $514,104), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($228 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,150 ft² against a typical 2,118 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1969 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 71% 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 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5138 Joel Ct, Atlanta, GA was $4,840. The county assessed it at $170,760.

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