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Last sold for $1,300,000 on Jun 9, 2025

979 HOWELL PL SW

ATLANTA, GA 30310
0
Baths
34,544 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · Jun 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1 (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.$264,640 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$661,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyFULTON
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.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood / Spot

Transaction History(2)

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
Herman J. Russell West End AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
M. Agnes Jones Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Booker T. Washington High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Atlanta City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30310These 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.153
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 100.46

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,210
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,019
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,734
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

979 Howell Pl Sw 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Atlanta 30310
  • Among the largest lots in West End
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Atlanta 30310

How it measures up in Atlanta 30310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atlanta 30310.

Living area34,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 979 Howell Pl Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndAtlanta 30310Fulton County
Living areabigger than34,544 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 acalmost all homesalmost all homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than196166% of homes80% of homes23% of homes

About 979 Howell Pl Sw

When did 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA last sell?

979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA last sold on Jun 9, 2025 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA?

979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA has 34,544 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA built?

979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA?

979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA is assigned to Herman J. Russell West End Academy (middle), rated D-; M. Agnes Jones Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Booker T. Washington High School (high), rated F. All sit in Atlanta City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA compare to other homes in Atlanta 30310?

Among the 10,278 homes in Atlanta 30310, it is bigger than almost all of them (34,544 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1961 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Howell Pl Sw, Atlanta, GA was $1. The county assessed it at $264,640.

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