Is Decatur, GA 30033 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Decatur is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score48/ 100

More competitive than 48% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #41 of 371 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$265▼ −4.4% vs. last year

The Decatur housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Decatur, GA 30033 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 143 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $539,766. Overall, Decatur is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Decatur ranks #41 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Atlanta 30346 (0% sold over asking) or Pine Lake 30072 (0% sold over asking), while Avondale Estates 30002 (62% sold over asking) and Atlanta 30307 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Decatur real estate

Is Decatur a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Decatur, GA 30033 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Decatur?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Decatur sell over asking?

19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Decatur?

About 0.93% of a home’s value a year in DeKalb County, or roughly $3,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Decatur?

The median sale price was $539,766 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $265 per square foot.

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