The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30002 sells for about $767,500, or $203 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $973 a month.
ZIP 30002 — Avondale Estates
The 30002 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory, driving median prices upward despite some year-over-year volatility. Demand is supported by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Atlanta's major employment hubs. Figures for tax history and specific permit data were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP fits family buyers and professionals seeking a small-town suburban atmosphere with convenient access to Atlanta's urban core.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 0.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30002, DeKalb County GA
The area is served by the DeKalb County School District, with local schools generally reflecting the suburban character of Avondale Estates.
The area benefits from proximity to major Atlanta-area employers and ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Avondale Estates commercial district.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents typically commute via US-278 or nearby MARTA rail stations toward downtown Atlanta and the Decatur employment core.
The ZIP features the historic Avondale Estates lake, numerous community parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of downtown Decatur.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and multifamily units.
The local economy is supported by professional services, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant employment hubs in nearby Decatur and Atlanta.
The area is served by major arterial roads and is within reach of the MARTA Blue Line, providing transit access to the broader Atlanta metro.
Ongoing mixed-use redevelopment projects are focused on the downtown Avondale Estates area to enhance density and commercial offerings.
DeKalb County Central Appraisal District assesses property values annually based on market data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to DeKalb County property taxes and the DeKalb County School District levy.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 30002.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A central historic landmark and recreational hub for the community.
Features a walkable district with local restaurants and boutiques.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 38.3% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.