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$473,436$468 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $221,500 on Apr 27, 2015

838 ALBERSON CT

DECATUR, GA 30033
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,011 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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

$473K
$443K low$504K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$221,500 · Apr 27, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,378 (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.$172,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,996
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,404
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,000

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.Traditional/Old
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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 · 97 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.

M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Fernbank Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30033These 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.100
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 100.52

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.8.1%
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.33,681
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,647 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,335
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

838 Alberson 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 69% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Decatur 30033
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Decatur 30033

What homes are worth in Decatur 30033

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

This home
$164K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Decatur 30033.

How it measures up in Decatur 30033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30033.

Estimated value$473,436
CheaperTypical $487,148Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$468
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,011 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 838 Alberson Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30033DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$473,43647% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$468almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,011 ft²7% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac38% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195211% of homes11% of homes

About 838 Alberson Ct

How much is 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA is $473,436 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $443,188 to $503,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA last sell?

838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA last sold on Apr 27, 2015 for $221,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA?

838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,011 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA built?

838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA?

838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA is assigned to Druid Hills Middle School (middle), rated B-; Druid Hills High School (high), rated B-; Fernbank Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30033?

Among the 10,482 homes in Decatur 30033, it is worth more than 47% of them ($473,436 against a typical $487,148), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($468 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,011 ft² against a typical 1,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1952 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 69% 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 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Alberson Ct, Decatur, GA was $4,378. The county assessed it at $172,400.

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