Highlands of Decatur
Homes for Sale in Decatur, GA
All 422 homes for sale in Decatur, GA · median $275,450 · 152 homes for sale in 30034
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As of September 2026, Highlands of Decatur in Decatur, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $484,950, $194 per square foot, a median 95 days on market, sellers accepting 83% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2022–2025 with 4 new construction. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,680.
| Location | Decatur, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30034 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Walk To Schools, Park, Playground |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $484,950 median across 6 closed sales · $194 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 95 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 2 pending · median asking $519,900 · 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, “Highlands of Decatur key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-of-decatur, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Highlands of Decatur: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $525,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The number that matters most here is the 95-day median days on market. That is a slow pace by most metro Atlanta standards, and it tells you pricing discipline matters more than urgency in Highlands of Decatur right now. Homes that are priced to the local comparable set move; homes that are priced on hope sit, and the market has been patient enough to let that happen.
With a median price of $484,950 and a median price per square foot of $193.69, this is a market where condition and layout do a lot of the work in setting value, since we only have six closings feeding this snapshot and no shared amenity package to anchor pricing. For sellers, that argues for a tight, comparable-driven list price rather than testing the ceiling. For buyers, the longer DOM and thin closing count mean there is room to negotiate on terms, timeline, or price when a listing has sat.
Highlands of Decatur right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 50% 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: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Highlands of Decatur market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $485K ($194 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 95 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
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 17 homes in Highlands of Decatur that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2022 and 2025 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,523 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.
Highlands of Decatur sits in DeKalb County with a small, recent set of closings driving its pricing picture, so each sale carries more weight than in a higher-volume community. The median price per square foot of $193.69 gives a useful gauge for sizing up individual listings against the broader pool rather than relying on price alone.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Highlands of Decatur is best for.
Best for
- Buying with flexibility on timeline and willingness to negotiate given the slower absorption pace.
- Prioritizing the home's own condition, layout, and price per square foot over a shared amenity set.
- Comfortable making a pricing decision from a thin recent-closings sample with guidance rather than a deep trend line.
Probably not for
- Needing a fast close in a high-competition, multiple-offer environment.
- Wanting a defined amenity package such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized common area.
- Relying on a large, statistically robust set of recent comparable sales before deciding on price.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Highlands of Decatur
Live MLS inventory for Highlands of Decatur. 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 Highlands of Decatur 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 Highlands Of Decatur Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Highlands Of Decatur listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2429 Whites Ridge · $499,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Fathom Realty GA, LLC
- 2645 Mills Bend · $539,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Fathom Realty GA, LLC
- 2438 Whites Ridge · $499,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · pending · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Fathom Realty GA, LLC
Highlands of Decatur on the map.
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Schools
- DeKalb County School System
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Barack Obama · Elementary
- Mcnair · Middle
- Mcnair · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Highlands of Decatur listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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The Highlands of Decatur buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands of Decatur 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 Highlands of Decatur.
Reading a Thin Data Set
With only six closings in the current window, Highlands of Decatur is not a market where you can lean on a deep comparable history. That makes the median price of $484,950 a directional signal rather than a fixed benchmark — useful for a starting conversation, but it needs to be checked against the specific home's condition, lot, and finish level rather than treated as a target.
The 95-day median days on market is the more telling figure. It suggests listings here are not moving quickly, which typically points to a wider spread in how homes are priced relative to what buyers are willing to pay. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should expect value here to be driven by the house and lot themselves rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or similar feature set.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands of Decatur. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only six recent closings and no amenity package to lean on, pricing a listing or evaluating an offer takes a closer read of comparable condition and finish rather than a formula. We walk both sides through that math directly, so sellers do not overprice into a 95-day market and buyers do not overpay in a data-thin one.
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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 Highlands of Decatur buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highlands of Decatur sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Highlands of Decatur
Homes in Highlands of Decatur that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 2637 Mills Bend · off market
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).
Highlands of Decatur Market Scorecard
Highlands of Decatur is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $519,900, and homes go under contract in about 130 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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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 2024 (13 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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