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$277,998$117 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $143,300 on Apr 20, 2006

2838 RIVER RIDGE HL

DECATUR, GA 30034
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,374 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$278K
$261K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,300 · Apr 20, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$134,326
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$107,461
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.52%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$143,672
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB · recorded Aug 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,756 (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.$115,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.95 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Oakview Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Cedar Grove High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Cedar Grove Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30034These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,756 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2838 River Ridge Hl 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.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in Decatur 30034
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Decatur 30034
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Decatur 30034

What homes are worth in Decatur 30034

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$87K$396K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Decatur 30034.

How it measures up in Decatur 30034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30034.

Estimated value$277,998
CheaperTypical $245,746Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,374 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 2838 River Ridge Hl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30034DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,99871% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11722% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,374 ft²81% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac73% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than199572% of homes72% of homes

About 2838 River Ridge Hl

How much is 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA is $277,998 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $260,915 to $295,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA last sell?

2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA last sold on Apr 20, 2006 for $143,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA?

2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,374 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA built?

2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA?

2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA is assigned to Oakview Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Cedar Grove High School (high), rated D-; Cedar Grove Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30034?

Among the 15,054 homes in Decatur 30034, it is worth more than 71% of them ($277,998 against a typical $245,746), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($117 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,374 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1995 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2838 River Ridge Hl, Decatur, GA was $3,756. The county assessed it at $115,480.

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