Decatur Waterworks · Photo: Aurelius787 · Public domain312 homes sold in North Decatur in the last year, at a typical $517K
About one sale in 3 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where North Decatur homes are listed.
Every place North Decatur homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to North Decatur.
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Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
A quarter of North Decatur’s sales are condos, at $298K less than a house
176 houses and 65 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 176 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $286GA $181
- Days to sell
- 33
- Sold over asking
- 27%
- Listings with a price cut
- 33%
typical sale · 65 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $215GA $253
- Days to sell
- 77
- Sold over asking
- 9%
- Listings with a price cut
- 28%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 2 sold, typical $425K
Townhouses: 53 sold, typical $610K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.9 times the 2016 price
312 sales in the last year, against 437 in 2021 and a low of 230 in 2023. The typical sale went from $273K in 2016 to $517K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $500K buys in North Decatur
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Bidding wars in North Decatur are rarer than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of North Decatur’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 312 sales.
If you’re buying in North Decatur
- Shop in July. It brings about 39 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.8% of the list price on average; 18% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 36% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 35 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 49 a month), but May is the most competitive: 35% of May sales close over asking. June and July offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (32%). January has the least competition (15%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Georgia as a whole
| North Decatur now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | GA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 18% | 24% | 42% | 16% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 36% | 43% | 49% | 19% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.8% | 98.5% | 100.3% | 97.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 35 | 29 | 19 | 65 |
99 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.4 times the 2022 low (42), 26% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 174.
Since 2019, houses are up 37%, condos 32%
A house typically sold for $542K in the year to May 2026 (176 sales), a condo for $245K (65).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
North Decatur ranks 62nd of 171 busy Georgia markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. North Decatur is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical North Decatur home costs about $3,130 a month
Price: North Decatur’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at North Decatur’s 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether North Decatur is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 16.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $517K home, about $5,190 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for North Decatur, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in North DecaturTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in North Decatur.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Scottdale and Clarkston sell for less a square foot; Decatur and Druid Hills for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of North Decatur, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 349 | $647K | $332 | 25% | 48 |
| North Decatur | 312 | $517K | $264 | 18% | 35 |
| North Druid Hills | 179 | $516K | $259 | 17% | 57 |
| Scottdale | 146 | $447K | $239 | 17% | 60 |
| Druid Hills | 105 | $836K | $354 | 21% | 40 |
| Avondale Estates | 48 | $669K | $309 | 30% | 27 |
| Clarkston | 22 | $243K | $185 | 13% | 57 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in North Decatur
What do homes sell for in North Decatur, GA?
312 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $517K, $264 a square foot. Houses sold for about $542K, condos for about $245K in the year to May 2026.
Is North Decatur a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 93 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 21 sold, about 4.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in North Decatur?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in North Decatur?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $517K home that’s near $5,190.
Where can I see homes for sale in North Decatur?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry North Decatur’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to North Decatur.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).