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$256,538$203 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

838 NORTHERN AVE

CLARKSTON, GA 30021
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,261 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$257K
$217K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,774 (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.$103,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.46
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.Shed · 49 ft²Patio · 187 ft²Porch · 128 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
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Clarkston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Freedom Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30021These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.25,600
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,209 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,064
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 Northern 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 less than 66% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Clarkston 30021
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Clarkston 30021
  • Older than 95% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Clarkston 30021

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

This home
$35K$434K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Clarkston 30021.

How it measures up in Clarkston 30021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clarkston 30021.

Estimated value$256,538
CheaperTypical $275,037Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,261 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 838 Northern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClarkston 30021DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,53844% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20375% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,261 ft²34% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac88% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than19416% of homes5% of homes

About 838 Northern Ave

How much is 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA is $256,538 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $216,698 to $296,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA last sell?

838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA last sold on Sep 13, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA?

838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,261 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA built?

838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA?

838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA is assigned to Indian Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Clarkston High School (high), rated D; Freedom Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA compare to other homes in Clarkston 30021?

Among the 2,772 homes in Clarkston 30021, it is worth more than 44% of them ($256,538 against a typical $275,037), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($203 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,261 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1941 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 34% 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 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Northern Ave, Clarkston, GA was $2,774. The county assessed it at $103,080.

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