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$505,180

•

1,900

sq ft

978 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

978 Columbia Dr is a 1,900 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $505,180.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$505,180

$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.7% higher than the average sale price ($473K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$565,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
1108 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$429,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
1511 Deerwood Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$395,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
2993 Belvedere Ln, Decatur, GA 30032
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$525,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
1170 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$375,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,005 sq ft
2561 Midway Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$551,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,846 sq ft
1044 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$592K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

New listings for sale

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3 beds2 baths1,658 sq ft
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161 Mcclean St, Decatur, GA 30030
OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
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Sale history for 978 Columbia Dr

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,861 (+23.8%)

$52,280 + $146,960

$199,240

2023

$4,733 (−11.4%)

$52,280 + $140,680

$192,960

2022

$5,344 (+7.5%)

$36,000 + $134,960

$170,960

2021

$4,972 (+12.5%)

$36,000 + $118,800

$154,800

2020

$4,421 (−31.4%)

$36,000 + $118,800

$154,800

2019

$6,444 (+92.5%)

$15,682 + $114,998

$130,680

2018

$3,347 (−3.7%)

$17,560 + $126,040

$143,600

2017

$3,476 (−1.5%)

$17,560 + $126,040

$143,600

2016

$3,529 (+13.2%)

$17,560 + $92,480

$110,040

2014

$3,118 (+43.7%)

$17,560 + $84,640

$102,200

2013

$2,170 (+9.6%)

$39,400 + $28,760

$68,160

2012

$1,980 (−39.1%)

$20,160 + $39,440

$59,600

2011

$3,250 (+11.0%)

$19,880 + $73,880

$93,760

2010

$2,928 (+10.6%)

$19,880 + $73,880

$93,760

2008

$2,647

Tax history for 978 Columbia Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,861 (+23.8%)

$52,280 + $146,960

$199,240

2023

$4,733 (−11.4%)

$52,280 + $140,680

$192,960

2022

$5,344 (+7.5%)

$36,000 + $134,960

$170,960

2021

$4,972 (+12.5%)

$36,000 + $118,800

$154,800

2020

$4,421 (−31.4%)

$36,000 + $118,800

$154,800

2019

$6,444 (+92.5%)

$15,682 + $114,998

$130,680

2018

$3,347 (−3.7%)

$17,560 + $126,040

$143,600

2017

$3,476 (−1.5%)

$17,560 + $126,040

$143,600

2016

$3,529 (+13.2%)

$17,560 + $92,480

$110,040

2014

$3,118 (+43.7%)

$17,560 + $84,640

$102,200

2013

$2,170 (+9.6%)

$39,400 + $28,760

$68,160

2012

$1,980 (−39.1%)

$20,160 + $39,440

$59,600

2011

$3,250 (+11.0%)

$19,880 + $73,880

$93,760

2010

$2,928 (+10.6%)

$19,880 + $73,880

$93,760

2008

$2,647

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-75

Residential Medium Lot-75 District

The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORREST HILLS /COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,650
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,008
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,650
Building Sq. Ft: 3,300
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 804
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: G
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 0.3
Depth Footage: 187
Front Footage: 70
Zoning Code: R75
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 14 017
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 10, 2021

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Druid Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Druid Hills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$531,000 – $643,000

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Home values near 978 Columbia Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$443,355
985 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1787 Sq. Ft.	$678,202
972 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2091 Sq. Ft.	$501,151
960 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$617,137
1207 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1622 Sq. Ft.	$450,624
1198 Russell Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$455,520
1210 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1043 Sq. Ft.	$365,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
991 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$532,873
997 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$450,969
952 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1283 Sq. Ft.	$516,824
979 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$622,570
1201 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$460,021
1192 Russell Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$385,095
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969 South Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1383 Sq. Ft.	$340,519
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1197 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$396,569
1229 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1107 Sq. Ft.	$355,279
1219 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$446,038

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Sale history for 978 Columbia Dr

Tax history for 978 Columbia Dr

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