Swanton Hill
Homes for Sale in Decatur, GA
All 422 homes for sale in Decatur, GA · median $275,450 · 86 homes for sale in 30030
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Lindley Knight, Beacham & Company · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $405,000, $298 per square foot, a median 5 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–1989. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,580.
| Location | Decatur, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30030 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | townhouses 86%, single-family 14% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk To Schools, Open Access |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $405,000 median across 6 closed sales · $298 per sq ft · -4.7% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 5 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
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, “Swanton Hill key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/swanton-hill, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Swanton Hill: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $410,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Swanton Hill's pricing story right now is really a speed story. A median of 3 days on market before going under contract tells you homes here are being absorbed almost as fast as they list, which is the more telling number in this snapshot than the price itself.
With only a handful of closings feeding this read, treat the median price and per-square-foot figure as a directional signal rather than a fixed range. Sellers can lean on the pace to support pricing near recent comps; buyers should have financing and decision-making ready to move inside a similar window rather than a standard multi-week timeline.
Swanton Hill right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($405K) is down 4.7% from the prior 12 months ($425K). With about 5 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 (6 and 4 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
Swanton Hill market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $405K ($298 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 5 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30030 (Decatur), 386 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $546K ($317/sq ft), up 7.0% year over year, with a median 26 days on market. Right now 77 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30030 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Swanton Hill that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1987 and 1989 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,320 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 83% are townhomes. 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.
Swanton Hill sits in Decatur within DeKalb County, and the current MLS activity points to a market that clears quickly once a home is priced to it.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Swanton Hill is best for.
Best for
- Buying with pre-approval and decision-making already finalized before touring.
- Comparing homes on a per-square-foot basis to judge value against recent activity.
- Prioritizing a Decatur, DeKalb County location over a long, deliberate search process.
Probably not for
- Needing weeks to compare multiple properties before making an offer.
- Relying on a wide range of comparable closings to set price expectations.
- Wanting on-site community amenities as part of the decision, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Swanton Hill
Live MLS inventory for Swanton Hill. 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 Swanton Hill 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 Swanton Hill Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Swanton Hill listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 111 Mary Gay Court · $417,500 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 5, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty
Swanton Hill on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Clairemont · Elementary
- Beacon Hill · Middle
- Decatur · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Swanton Hill listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Swanton Hill address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Clairemont Elementary School · Homes zoned for Beacon Hill Middle School · Homes zoned for Decatur High School
The Swanton Hill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Swanton Hill 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 Swanton Hill.
What the numbers are really saying
At a median of $400,000 and roughly $297.76 per square foot, Swanton Hill's per-square-foot figure gives buyers a useful yardstick when comparing homes of different sizes and condition in this pocket of Decatur. Because the sample of recent closings is small, that per-square-foot number is best used as a starting reference point for a specific home rather than a hard ceiling or floor.
The 3-day median days-on-market is the standout data point. It suggests listings priced appropriately are moving into contract almost immediately, which compresses the negotiating window for buyers and puts a premium on being pre-positioned — financing lined up, terms decided — before a showing rather than after.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Swanton Hill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market moving on a 3-day clock does not leave room for a slow offer process. We track Swanton Hill's closings as they post to GAMLS so pricing conversations are based on what has actually sold, not a stale estimate, and so buyers can move the moment a listing fits.
Swanton Hill 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 Swanton Hill 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 Swanton Hill sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Swanton Hill
Homes in Swanton Hill 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.
- 117 Mary Gay Court · off market
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 30030 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 2024 (14 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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