Homes for Sale in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County sits east of Atlanta and includes intown neighborhoods, older suburbs, and cities such as Decatur, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Tucker and Stonecrest. From the historic tree-lined streets of De...
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$357,800
Median Home Value (2020–2024)
DeKalb County Schools
School District
10
Miles to Atlanta
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: DeKalb County, Georgia. About ACS data (census.gov)
About DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County sits east of Atlanta and includes intown neighborhoods, older suburbs, and cities such as Decatur, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Tucker and Stonecrest. From the historic tree-lined streets of Decatur to the Tucker corridor and Clarkston, DeKalb County delivers urban sophistication with suburban accessibility. Home to Emory University, the CDC, and major medical centers, the county has a strong professional employment base. MARTA rail access provides excellent transit options throughout the county, and the proximity to downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, and the interstate network makes DeKalb highly desirable for professionals and families alike.
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Cities in DeKalb County
Decatur, GA
Median Home Value: $701,400 (ACS 2020–2024)
Tucker, GA
Median Home Value: $384,500 (ACS 2020–2024)
Stone Mountain, GA
Median Home Value: $206,400 (ACS 2020–2024)
Dunwoody, GA
Median Home Value: $602,900 (ACS 2020–2024)
Brookhaven, GA
Median Home Value: $692,700 (ACS 2020–2024)
Chamblee, GA
Median Home Value: $432,800 (ACS 2020–2024)
Doraville, GA
Median Home Value: $331,900 (ACS 2020–2024)
Stonecrest, GA
Median Home Value: $243,500 (ACS 2020–2024)
Lithonia, GA
Clarkston, GA
Median Home Value: $302,600 (ACS 2020–2024)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: cities in DeKalb County, Georgia. About ACS data (census.gov)
Smaller Communities in DeKalb County
Population figures are Census estimates with wide margins for small places. Ask Dexter for recent sales near any address.
Avondale Estates, GA(city)
About 3,530 residents (±19) on about 1.2 square miles of land, about 9 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta.
City of Avondale EstatesPine Lake, GA(city)
About 882 residents (±268) on about 0.2 square miles of land, about 13 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta.
City of Pine LakeLithonia, GA(city)
About 2,622 residents (±22) on about 0.9 square miles of land, about 19 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta.
City of LithoniaEllenwood, GA(unincorporated community)
Ellenwood is not a city and has no city government. Its ZIP Code area (Census ZCTA 30294) covers parts of DeKalb, Clayton and Henry counties, plus a small part of Rockdale, so taxes and county services depend on which county a home is in. The Census Bureau publishes no place-level figures for Ellenwood.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01003 (population, with margin of error); 2024 Census Gazetteer (land area, straight-line distance); 2020 Census ZCTA-to-county relationship file (Ellenwood ZIP area).
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DeKalb County Real Estate FAQs
What neighborhoods are most popular in DeKalb County GA?
Decatur has a walkable downtown square and its own independent school district (City Schools of Decatur). Tucker has a downtown Main Street area and newer redevelopment. Dunwoody is partly in DeKalb. Avondale Estates and Kirkwood are close to Atlanta's city limits. Ask Dexter for recent sales in any of them.
Does DeKalb County have MARTA access?
Yes, DeKalb County has extensive MARTA rail coverage, with the East and Northeast rail lines running through the county. Several stations including Decatur, Avondale, and Kensington provide reliable transit access to downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, and the airport without a car.
What is the median home value in DeKalb County GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 five-year estimates, table B25077) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in DeKalb County at $357,800. Values vary widely by city and neighborhood. That is a survey of owner-reported values, not current sale prices, so check recent sales for the area and price range you are considering.
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