Move in ready home in Starlight Heights, an undiscovered neighborhood located close to everything and 5 miles to EAV. This Craftsman cottage is shiny and newly renovated. Stylish kitchen, updated bath, generously sized bedrooms and large living room with fireplace. Gleaming wood floors and deep lot perfect for entertaining, gardening or for Fido to run and play. Nothing for the Buyer to do except move in and enjoy! All this at a price that won't break the bank or wreck your budget. Close to Blackhall Studios, EAV, Ormewood, Grant Park and the Atlanta Beltline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by ERIKA C BROWN• Adams Realtors
Bought with John Eder• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6807090
Redfin Estimate
$205,588
$36K since sold in January 2021$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 16.3% higher than the average sale price ($177K) of 6 comparable homes.
Move in ready home in Starlight Heights, an undiscovered neighborhood located close to everything and 5 miles to EAV. This Craftsman cottage is shiny and newly renovated. Stylish kitchen, updated bath, generously sized bedrooms and large living room with fireplace. Gleaming wood floors and deep lot perfect for entertaining, gardening or for Fido to run and play. Nothing for the Buyer to do except move in and enjoy! All this at a price that won't break the bank or wreck your budget. Close to Blackhall Studios, EAV, Ormewood, Grant Park and the Atlanta Beltline.
FMLS #4082884
Sep 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2010
Sold
$7,000
$9/sq ft
Jul 27, 2010
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2010
Price Changed
$9,999
$12/sq ft
Jun 17, 2010
Listed
$14,000
$17/sq ft
BRING YOUR INVESTORS! MUST SEE! NEEDS YOUR TLC! 3/1.5 RANCH WITH STONE FIREPLACE! LEVEL LOT!
GAMLS #1
Jul 21, 2010
Price Changed
$9,999
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 2001
Sold
$59,300
$74/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1998
Sold
$42,500
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1997
Sold
$37,500
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1995
Sold
$25,200
$31/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 1995
Sold
$22,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,576 (−4.0%)
$17,480 + $54,120
$71,600
2024
$3,727 (+11.7%)
$17,480 + $54,120
$71,600
2023
$3,336 (+0.6%)
$17,480 + $57,680
$75,160
2022
$3,318 (+85.0%)
$17,120 + $50,880
$68,000
2021
$1,794 (+9.4%)
$4,000 + $29,280
$33,280
2020
$1,639 (+26.4%)
$4,000 + $29,280
$33,280
2019
$1,297 (+24.9%)
$4,000 + $17,960
$21,960
2018
$1,038 (−9.3%)
$4,000 + $11,480
$15,480
2017
$1,144 (−0.2%)
$4,000 + $11,480
$15,480
2016
$1,146 (+62.8%)
$1,120 + $17,280
$18,400
2014
$704 (+41.9%)
$1,120 + $19,840
$20,960
2013
$496
$1,120 + $2,480
$3,600
2012
$496 (−13.8%)
$1,120 + $2,480
$3,600
2011
$576 (−52.7%)
$1,400 + $4,072
$5,472
2010
$1,217 (−30.4%)
$11,444 + $10,604
$22,048
2008
$1,749
Tax history for 1038 Key Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,576 (−4.0%)
$17,480 + $54,120
$71,600
2024
$3,727 (+11.7%)
$17,480 + $54,120
$71,600
2023
$3,336 (+0.6%)
$17,480 + $57,680
$75,160
2022
$3,318 (+85.0%)
$17,120 + $50,880
$68,000
2021
$1,794 (+9.4%)
$4,000 + $29,280
$33,280
2020
$1,639 (+26.4%)
$4,000 + $29,280
$33,280
2019
$1,297 (+24.9%)
$4,000 + $17,960
$21,960
2018
$1,038 (−9.3%)
$4,000 + $11,480
$15,480
2017
$1,144 (−0.2%)
$4,000 + $11,480
$15,480
2016
$1,146 (+62.8%)
$1,120 + $17,280
$18,400
2014
$704 (+41.9%)
$1,120 + $19,840
$20,960
2013
$496
$1,120 + $2,480
$3,600
2012
$496 (−13.8%)
$1,120 + $2,480
$3,600
2011
$576 (−52.7%)
$1,400 + $4,072
$5,472
2010
$1,217 (−30.4%)
$11,444 + $10,604
$22,048
2008
$1,749
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
806
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 081 03 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Gas Range
Flooring: Pine
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Barack H. Obama
Middle Or Junior School: McNair - Dekalb
High School: McNair
Location Information
Directions: From I-20 Exit Moreland South. Turn south on Moreland. Turn left onto Key Rd. 1038 will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 806
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 081 03 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
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