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$542,868$327 / 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 88How 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

523 S CANDLER ST

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,658 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$543K
$478K low$608K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,793 (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.$239,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$235,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$598,100

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
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 180 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Winnona Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

523 S Candler St 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 75% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% 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.

This home
$201K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 38% 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$542,868
CheaperTypical $639,960Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,658 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 523 S Candler St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$542,86838% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32744% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,658 ft²42% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac58% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than19206% of homesalmost no homes

About 523 S Candler St

How much is 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA is $542,868 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $477,702 to $608,034. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA last sell?

523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA last sold on Apr 12, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA?

523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,658 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA built?

523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA?

523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA is assigned to Winnona Park Elementary School (elementary); Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A; Decatur High School (high), rated A. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,729 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 38% of them ($542,868 against a typical $639,960), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($327 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,658 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 75% 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 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 S Candler St, Decatur, GA was $2,793. The county assessed it at $239,240.

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