Diamond Head
Homes for Sale in Decatur, GA
All 422 homes for sale in Decatur, GA · median $275,450 · 126 homes for sale in 30033
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Photo courtesy of Dana Zahedi, Compass · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Diamond Head in Decatur, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $520,000, $216 per square foot, a median 4 days on market, sellers accepting 87% of original asking (-24% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1962–1964. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,160.
| Location | Decatur, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30033 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Near Shopping, Walk To Schools, Park, Playground |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $520,000 median across 3 closed sales · $216 per sq ft · -24.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 4 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $750,000 · 4.0 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, “Diamond Head key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/diamond-head--dekalb, data as of September 20, 2026.

Diamond Head's pricing right now is being set by very few transactions — the current snapshot reflects just three recent closings — so the $520,000 median and roughly $216 per square foot should be read as a directional marker, not a precise ceiling or floor. With that small a sample, condition and lot specifics inside any given listing will move the number more than broad market trends will.
What stands out is speed: a median of four days on market means homes here are not sitting long enough for buyers to negotiate at length. Sellers who price realistically against recent comparable closings are seeing quick offers, and buyers who wait to think it over are often looking at a different, thinner set of options a week later.
Diamond Head right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($520K) is down 24.1% from the prior 12 months ($685K). 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 (3 and 6 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
Diamond Head market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $520K ($216 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 4 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 24% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30033 (Decatur), 317 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $530K ($270/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 89 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30033 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Diamond Head that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1962 and 1964 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 2,515 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Diamond Head is a Decatur community in DeKalb County where recent activity has been limited to a handful of closings, putting the median price at $520,000 and the median price per square foot at $216.18 — figures worth treating as a snapshot rather than a broad trend line.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Diamond Head is best for.
Best for
- Buyers ready to make a decision within days of a listing hitting the market rather than weeks.
- Buyers comfortable verifying pricing directly against a small set of recent comparable closings rather than a broad trend line.
- Buyers who do not require organized community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large pool of recent comparable sales to lean on before settling on an offer price.
- Buyers expecting confirmed shared amenities or community facilities as part of the purchase.
- Buyers who need extended time to deliberate before submitting an offer.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Diamond Head
Live MLS inventory for Diamond Head. 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 Diamond Head 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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Diamond Head on the map.
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Schools
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Oak Grove · Elementary
- Henderson · Middle
- Lakeside · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Diamond Head listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Oak Grove Elementary School · Homes zoned for Henderson Middle School · Homes zoned for Lakeside High School
The Diamond Head buying strategy.
If we were buying in Diamond Head 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Diamond Head.
A thin but fast market
The defining characteristic of Diamond Head's current MLS picture is scale: three closings is enough to establish a median but not enough to draw firm conclusions about price consistency across different home sizes or conditions. Buyers should expect the $216.18 per-square-foot figure to be a starting reference point, then verify it against the specific comparable properties closest in size and condition to whatever they are considering.
The four-day median days-on-market figure is the more decisive data point here. It signals that well-priced listings are being absorbed quickly, which changes the calculus for both sides — sellers have less reason to over-negotiate on price if they've priced correctly, and buyers need financing and decision-making ready to move before a showing, not after. No community amenities are identified in the current MLS listings, so anyone weighing shared facilities or organized amenities should confirm directly what, if anything, applies to a specific address rather than assuming standard subdivision features.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Diamond Head. 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 Diamond Head 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 (2.4). Basis: Recent Direction -24.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 86.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin, the difference between a fair deal and an overpay comes down to how carefully the few available comparables are read. We pull the actual recent closings behind the median, check them against square footage and condition, and tell clients plainly when the data supports a number and when it does not — which matters more here than in a community with a deeper sales history to lean on.
Diamond Head in 15 seconds.
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 Diamond Head buy.
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11% of homes for sale in ZIP 30033 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 (2026-09-21).
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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 (12 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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