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Decatur

Decatur

Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

By Caroline McMeans, Co-Founder & Broker at Homepoint

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Updated

Median Sold Price

$336,000

400 sales in the last 90 days
Median Days on Market

27

Half of sales closed in 8–71 days
Active Listings

772

Listed $2K – $2.3M
Market Condition
Seller's Market
Based on typical time to sell
Listings counted inside the Decatur boundary. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

What are you solving for?

Start with the move you're making, and see what Decatur has listed for it right now.

Buying your first home

Homes from $1,800 to $215,000; 194 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–71 days.

Moving up

Homes from $215,500 to $450,000; 387 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–71 days.

Buying at the top of the market

Homes from $454,900 to $2,250,000; 191 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–71 days.

Relocating to the area

772 listed now; listed from $1,800 to $2,250,000; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–71 days.


Counts and prices as of October 19, 2026. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

What your budget buys in Decatur

What's on the market right now, by price.

Entry
$215,000

At or below $215,000

194 listings in this band

Middle
$299,900

Around $299,900

387 listings in this band

Upper
$450,000

Above $450,000

191 listings in this band


© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

As of October 2026, the median sold price in Decatur, GA was $336,000 and homes took a median 27 days to sell, based on 400 recent sales (Homepoint, October 2026). Half of those sales closed between 8 and 71 days on market.

Decatur homes for sale include a housing stock centered on attached homes, with 0% single-family in the current mix. Homes in Decatur sit within the broader Decatur area of Decatur, GA, with access to nearby roads and local landmarks that connect the neighborhood to surrounding parts of the city. Decatur real estate here is shaped by attached housing and active market inventory.

About Decatur

Decatur sits in Decatur, GA, with street access that connects to nearby corridors and the larger city network. The area is positioned for access to local services, employment centers, and regional routes without requiring a long in-neighborhood drive description here. Living in Decatur means being close to the daily road grid that links the neighborhood to the rest of Decatur neighborhoods.

  • Housing mix: 0% single-family.
  • Assigned schools include Westchester/Fifth Avenue, Toney, Snapfinger, and Ronald E McNair.
  • Road access connects the area to surrounding parts of Decatur and nearby corridors.
  • The neighborhood is part of the broader Decatur real estate market.
  • Homes in Decatur are concentrated in attached housing rather than detached houses.

Housing Market

The median sold price in the last 90 days was $336,000. The median days on market for sold homes in the last 90 days was 27 days, and the middle half of those sales fell between 8 to 71 days. There were 400 homes sold in the last 90 days. There are 772 active listings, and the active list price range is $1,800 to $2,250,000.

Decatur amenities

Living in Decatur puts daily errands and downtown destinations around a compact street grid centered on Decatur Square, where East Court Square, Ponce de Leon Avenue, and Clairmont Avenue meet near the Decatur MARTA station. Brick Store Pub anchors the east side of the square, and Leon’s Full Service sits just off it on East Ponce de Leon Avenue in a converted gas station with a broad patio that keeps that corridor active from lunch into the evening. A few blocks south on East Howard Avenue, Kimball House occupies a restored rail-side building near the tracks, while Little Shop of Stories keeps a longtime bookstore presence just off the square on Clairemont Avenue. Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is a 30-minute drive from this neighborhood, covering 9.1 miles. Emory University is a 30-minute drive from this neighborhood, covering 6.1 miles.

For green space and recreation, Glenlake Park lies north of the center along Church Street, while McKoy Park stretches along the eastern side with its large open lawn and skate park off McKoy Street. Legacy Park stands farther west off South Columbia Drive with extensive greenspace and trails, and Oakhurst’s Harmony Park forms the heart of the village-style commercial pocket south of downtown near East Lake Drive. In that same Oakhurst pocket, Oakhurst Market on East Lake Drive functions as both neighborhood grocery stop and prepared-food counter, and nearby Kavarna fronts West Hill Street with coffee and patio seating close to the village intersection. Among the regular things to do in Decatur, the Decatur Arts Festival fills downtown around East Court Square each spring, and the Decatur Book Festival is scheduled for October 2-3, 2026 in downtown Decatur with author sessions, a street fair, and venues spread across the square and nearby civic buildings. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic) is a 29-minute drive from this neighborhood, covering 21.2 miles. Before you buy here, expect a mix of older in-town houses on a connected street network, with pockets of newer infill appearing beside established homes near both downtown and Oakhurst.

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Commute & costs in Decatur

How far the drive is, and what it costs to own here.

Drive times
DestinationMinutesMiles

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points)

30

9.1

Buckhead (Lenox Square)

49

11

Perimeter Center (Dunwoody)

51

17.3

Emory University

30

6.1

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic)

29

21.2

Typical weekday morning departure, measured October 2026. Your own drive will vary with traffic and where in Decatur you start.
Taxes · DeKalb County, GA

Property tax

About 0.832% of market value (county rate)

DeKalb County: 20.81 mills on 40% of fair market value · A city inside the county adds its own rate on top of this

Source: DeKalb County Tax Commissioner, 2025

Sales tax

8% (county rate)

State and county combined in DeKalb County · A city inside the county may add its own

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, Sales & Use Tax Rates, 2026

State income tax

4.99% flat

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2026
Most owner-occupiers pay well under this: DeKalb's EHOST credit cancels the general and hospital fund portion of the bill for anyone with a homestead exemption. The City of Decatur bills its own millage separately.

Tax figures are countywide and are a guide, not a quote — confirm the current rate and any exemptions with the county before you buy. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Decatur?

$336,000 across 400 homes sold in the last 90 days. Active listings currently span from $1,800 to $2,250,000, so the market includes entry-level options and higher-priced homes.

How long do homes in Decatur take to sell?

27 days is the median time homes took to sell in Decatur. The middle half of those sales closed in 8 to 71 days, which shows a wide spread in time on market.

How many homes are for sale in Decatur right now?

772 homes are for sale in Decatur right now. Active list prices run from $1,800 to $2,250,000, covering a broad set of price points.

What does $215,000 buy in Decatur?

At or below $215,000, there are 194 active listings in Decatur. That band includes the lower end of the current market, with homes priced from $1,800 up to $215,000.

Is Decatur a buyer’s or a seller’s market?

Seller's Market. Homes sold in a median of 27 days over the last 90 days, which points to faster turnover than a slower market. In that same period, 400 homes sold.

What kind of homes are in Decatur?

Decatur has a housing stock with 0% single-family, so the market is made up of other home types rather than detached houses. Active listings span from lower-priced units to higher-priced homes, and the area includes a broad range of ages and lot settings.

What amenities are near Decatur?

Nearby amenities include parks, shopping, and dining in and around Decatur. The area also connects to nearby neighborhoods such as Smyrna, Marietta, West Midtown, and Grant Park for more options.

What schools serve Decatur?

Westchester/Fifth Avenue, Toney, Snapfinger, Ronald E McNair. Please confirm attendance zones with the district.

What is the commute like from Decatur?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 30 minutes away and 9.1 miles from Decatur. Refer to the commute table for other destinations.

Is Decatur a good place to live?

Decatur sits near Atlanta with a housing stock that is 0% single-family and a market that is currently in a Seller's Market. Nearby amenities include parks, shopping, and dining, and 400 homes sold in the last 90 days at a median price of $336,000.

How far is Decatur from downtown Atlanta?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 30 minutes away via the weekday-morning drive route from Decatur. The measured distance is 9.1 miles.

What are the closest neighborhoods to Decatur at a similar price?

Smyrna, Smyrna, Marietta, Marietta, West Midtown, Atlanta, Grant Park, Atlanta. Refer to the linked guides for current prices and details.

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