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$660,488$353 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $326,000 on Nov 22, 2010

79 RUSSELL ST NE

ATLANTA, GA 30317
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,869 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$660K
$621K low$700K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$326,000 · Nov 22, 2010
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$485,488
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$388,390
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.27%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$175,000
PRIMARY CAP ADVISORS LC · recorded Nov 22, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$256,840 (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.$202,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$642,100

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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 · 18 ft²Porch · 162 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Fred A. Toomer Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Atlanta City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30317These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,694
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 Russell St Ne 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 83% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in East Lake
  • Older than 92% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Atlanta 30317

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

This home
$214K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Atlanta 30317.

How it measures up in Atlanta 30317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atlanta 30317.

Estimated value$660,488
CheaperTypical $554,624Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $334Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,869 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 79 Russell St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast LakeAtlanta 30317DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$660,48868% of homes69% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35374% of homes61% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,869 ft²58% of homes62% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac25% of homes45% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than194855% of homes53% of homes8% of homes

About 79 Russell St Ne

How much is 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA is $660,488 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $621,371 to $699,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA last sell?

79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA last sold on Nov 22, 2010 for $326,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA?

79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,869 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA built?

79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA?

79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (high), rated B; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Atlanta City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Russell St Ne, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30317?

Among the 5,303 homes in Atlanta 30317, it is worth more than 69% of them ($660,488 against a typical $554,624), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($353 against a typical $334), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,869 ft² against a typical 1,615 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1948 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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