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979 LAKE DR

SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,900 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,919 (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.$125,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$314,500

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
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.DeckPatio · 168 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(6)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Rock Chapel Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Stephenson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Stephenson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30039These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.50,303
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,986 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,266
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,196
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 Lake Dr 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Snellville 30039
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Snellville 30039
  • Older than 70% of homes in Snellville 30039

How it measures up in Snellville 30039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Snellville 30039.

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,246 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 979 Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSnellville 30039DeKalb County
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²33% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac29% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198630% of homes60% of homes

About 979 Lake Dr

When did 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA last sell?

979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA last sold on Nov 5, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA?

979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,900 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA built?

979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA?

979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA is assigned to Rock Chapel Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Stephenson Middle School (middle), rated C; Stephenson High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA compare to other homes in Snellville 30039?

Among the 15,497 homes in Snellville 30039, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 2,246 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1986 against a typical 1994). 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 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Lake Dr, Snellville, GA was $5,919. The county assessed it at $125,800.

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