Updated, charming Starlight Heights cottage, move-in ready! Heart pine floors throughout the home. Spacious living room. Renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface counters, stained cabinetry. Large bonus/laundry/mud room with extra storage. 2 spacious bedrooms and updated full bath with a tile shower, new vanity. Hugh, privacy fenced backyard with outbuilding or - perfect for storage, workshop, studio. Private driveway with plenty of parking. New Water Heater, Newer Roof, Newer HVAC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Sheila Lantier• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Bought with Dana M Elliott• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Source:FMLS #7235007
Redfin Estimate
$236,924
$12K since sold in August 2023$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 61.5% higher than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.
Updated, charming Starlight Heights cottage, move-in ready! Heart pine floors throughout the home. Spacious living room. Renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface counters, stained cabinetry. Large bonus/laundry/mud room with extra storage. 2 spacious bedrooms and updated full bath with a tile shower, new vanity. Hugh, privacy fenced backyard with outbuilding or - perfect for storage, workshop, studio. Private driveway with plenty of parking. New Water Heater, Newer Roof, Newer HVAC. Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval due upon Showing Request.
FMLS #6713777
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$145,000
$143/sq ft
Aug 22, 2020
Pending
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Aug 11, 2020
Contingent
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Jul 28, 2020
Relisted
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Jun 28, 2020
Pending
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Jun 18, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2020
Price Changed
$154,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 16, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 4, 2020
Contingent
—
May 15, 2020
Relisted
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May 11, 2020
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2020
Listed
$149,900
$148/sq ft
Hip Starlight Heights Neighborhood is located minutes from BeltLine, EAV, Ormewood & Grant Park. Rare opportunity to buy a move-in ready home on the East side of town for less than $160,000! Spacious Living Room and Bedrooms, stylishly renovated bathroom and kitchen, Large mudroom w/ Laundry. Outbuilding w/electricity is perfect for workspace, studio and/or storage. Lovely heart pine floors, new paint, new HVAC, newer roof and new energy efficient windows.
GAMLS #8775048
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$145,000
$143/sq ft
Aug 11, 2020
Pending
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Jul 28, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 18, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2020
Price Changed
$154,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 16, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 4, 2020
Pending
—
May 15, 2020
Relisted
—
May 11, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2020
Listed
$149,900
$148/sq ft
FMLS #6650049
Apr 2, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2020
Price Changed
$149,900
$148/sq ft
Dec 23, 2019
Relisted
—
Dec 17, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 26, 2019
Listed
$159,900
$158/sq ft
GAMLS #8699679
Apr 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2020
Price Changed
$149,900
$148/sq ft
Dec 23, 2019
Relisted
—
Dec 17, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2019
Listed
$159,900
$158/sq ft
FMLS #3731955
Aug 27, 2008
Sold
$13,500
$13/sq ft
Jun 16, 2008
Listed
$19,900
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 2005
Sold
$126,100
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 20, 2001
Sold
$57,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,978 (−3.5%)
$17,480 + $73,440
$90,920
2024
$3,086 (−17.8%)
$17,480 + $73,440
$90,920
2023
$3,753
$17,440 + $72,560
$90,000
2022
$3,756 (+32.8%)
$17,480 + $60,520
$78,000
2021
$2,828 (+247.6%)
$4,000 + $52,840
$56,840
2020
$813 (−0.6%)
$4,000 + $52,840
$56,840
2019
$818 (+21.1%)
$4,000 + $21,680
$25,680
2018
$676 (+37.2%)
$4,000 + $17,600
$21,600
2017
$493 (−41.4%)
$4,000 + $17,600
$21,600
2016
$841 (+106.6%)
$1,120 + $25,160
$26,280
2014
$407 (+18.2%)
$1,120 + $22,040
$23,160
2013
$344 (−0.9%)
$1,120 + $4,480
$5,600
2012
$347 (−0.7%)
$1,120 + $4,480
$5,600
2011
$350 (−28.1%)
$1,400 + $7,048
$8,448
2010
$487 (−77.2%)
$8,570 + $7,430
$16,000
2008
$2,137
Tax history for 1126 Key Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,978 (−3.5%)
$17,480 + $73,440
$90,920
2024
$3,086 (−17.8%)
$17,480 + $73,440
$90,920
2023
$3,753
$17,440 + $72,560
$90,000
2022
$3,756 (+32.8%)
$17,480 + $60,520
$78,000
2021
$2,828 (+247.6%)
$4,000 + $52,840
$56,840
2020
$813 (−0.6%)
$4,000 + $52,840
$56,840
2019
$818 (+21.1%)
$4,000 + $21,680
$25,680
2018
$676 (+37.2%)
$4,000 + $17,600
$21,600
2017
$493 (−41.4%)
$4,000 + $17,600
$21,600
2016
$841 (+106.6%)
$1,120 + $25,160
$26,280
2014
$407 (+18.2%)
$1,120 + $22,040
$23,160
2013
$344 (−0.9%)
$1,120 + $4,480
$5,600
2012
$347 (−0.7%)
$1,120 + $4,480
$5,600
2011
$350 (−28.1%)
$1,400 + $7,048
$8,448
2010
$487 (−77.2%)
$8,570 + $7,430
$16,000
2008
$2,137
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,013
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 081 12 010
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: 3
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
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, See Remarks
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 15-081-12-010
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
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. 1126 will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,013
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 081 12 010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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