Benton Harbor
Homes for Sale in Decatur, GA
All 422 homes for sale in Decatur, GA · median $275,450 · 152 homes for sale in 30034
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Shaffer, Offerpad Brokerage · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Benton Harbor in Decatur, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $283,500, $138 per square foot, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (+18% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1975–1982. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,900.
| Location | Decatur, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30034 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Near Shopping, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $283,500 median across 4 closed sales · $138 per sq ft · +18.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 27 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 1 pending · median asking $222,900 · 2.4 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Benton Harbor key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/benton-harbor, data as of September 20, 2026.
Benton Harbor's numbers point to a market driven by the individual home rather than a shared amenity package or a tight price band. With a median price of $283,500 and a median price per square foot just over $138, the spread in what buyers are paying suggests condition and lot specifics carry more weight here than any community-wide draw.
A median of 27.5 days on market means well-priced, ready-to-show listings are moving in under a month, but this read is built on only four closings in the current window. That is a thin sample — useful directionally, but not enough to call a firm trend. Sellers should price off comparable condition, not assumption, and buyers should expect to evaluate each listing on its own merits rather than lean on neighborhood-wide momentum.
Benton Harbor right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($284K) is up 18.1% from the prior 12 months ($240K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (4 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Benton Harbor market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $284K ($138 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 28 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30034 (Decatur), 285 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $248K ($136/sq ft), up 5.3% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 71 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30034 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Benton Harbor that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1974 and 1984 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 2,104 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Benton Harbor sits in Decatur, DeKalb County, with recent MLS activity limited to a small number of closings — enough to establish a price baseline but not enough to draw sweeping conclusions about pace or depth.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Benton Harbor is best for.
Best for
- Evaluating a home primarily on its own condition and price per square foot rather than a community-wide amenity set.
- Comfortable moving on a well-priced listing within roughly a month, based on current median days on market.
- Looking to buy or sell in Decatur, DeKalb County, and wanting current comparables rather than dated averages.
Probably not for
- Expecting a clubhouse, pool, or other shared community amenity as part of the purchase.
- Needing a large, well-established sales history to feel confident in a price range before committing.
- Wanting a narrow, predictable price band rather than one shaped by individual home condition.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Benton Harbor
Live MLS inventory for Benton Harbor. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Benton Harbor listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Benton Harbor Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Benton Harbor listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3429 Tarragon Drive · $222,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Southern REO Associates, LLC
- 3356 Benton Harbor Court · $254,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Virtual Properties Realty.com
Benton Harbor on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Chapel Hill · Elementary
- Chapel Hill · Middle
- Southwest Dekalb · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Benton Harbor listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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The Benton Harbor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Benton Harbor today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Benton Harbor.
A Market Defined by the Individual Listing
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings for Benton Harbor, which means the value proposition here is the home and its location within Decatur rather than a clubhouse, pool, or planned amenity set. Buyers should treat each listing as a standalone evaluation — check finishes, lot, and condition directly rather than assuming a shared standard across the community.
The median price per square foot of just over $138 gives a workable benchmark for comparing listings, but with median price at $283,500 and only four recorded closings in this window, there is not yet a deep enough data set to define a tight price range. That favors buyers willing to do their own comparable-sales homework and sellers who price based on their specific property's condition rather than a neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Benton Harbor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Benton Harbor buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (9.0). Basis: Recent Direction +18.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 99.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with this few closings, the read on price and pace changes fast with each new listing or sale. We track Benton Harbor inside the broader Decatur and DeKalb County picture so pricing conversations are grounded in current comparables, not a stale average, and so offers are built around what a specific home is actually worth in condition and location.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Benton Harbor buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Benton Harbor sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Benton Harbor, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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25% of homes for sale in ZIP 30034 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-22).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (11 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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