Historic Mentone Cottage for sale. Built for the Daughter of the founder of Mentone & loaded with charm this 2400 sf 4br/2B has so much to offer. Spacious rooms, wonderful wooden interior , & a carved stone fireplace hand carved by Scottish Craftsmen to honor the Owner are just some of the features. Incredible trees , a waterfall w/ pond , stone outbuilding and picket fenced yard make the site a great backdrop for outdoor living. A screened back porch w/ original well, and a front porch that welcome you in from walks to the river nearby. Priced $215,000.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,314
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1008340001005001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Multi Units
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Wood Frames
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone, Other
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Property Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 246 x 245 x 110 x 116
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $401.72
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Moonlake Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Valley Head Middle
High School: Valley Head High
Location Information
Directions: From I-59 take Hwy 117 to Mentone . Go through and cross the Little River then take a rt at Moon Lake Baptist onto Cr 165 or East River Road. At T go Rt and home on rt.
Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,314
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1008340001005001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley Head High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $388,000
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