Move in ready home in Starlight Heights, an undiscovered neighborhood located close to everything and 5 miles to EAV. This cute cottage is shiny and newly renovated. Stylish kitchen with an abundance of storage and counter space, updated bath, generously sized bedrooms and large living room with fireplace and built in bookcases, bonus room for office, craft room or 3rd bedroom. Gleaming wood floors and corner lot perfect for entertaining, gardening or for Fido to run and play. Newer roof & energy efficient windows. 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
1953Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by ERIKA C BROWN• Adams Realtors
Bought with JILL A FIELDS• Maximum One Realty Greater ATL.
Source:FMLS #6713240
Redfin Estimate
$239,450
$71K since sold in May 2020$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 29.6% higher than the average sale price ($185K) of 6 comparable homes.
Move in ready home in Starlight Heights, an undiscovered neighborhood located close to everything and 5 miles to EAV. This cute cottage is shiny and newly renovated. Stylish kitchen with an abundance of storage and counter space, updated bath, generously sized bedrooms and large living room with fireplace and built in bookcases, bonus room for office, craft room or 3rd bedroom. Gleaming wood floors and corner lot perfect for entertaining, gardening or for Fido to run and play. Newer roof & energy efficient windows. 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.
Public Records
Apr 28, 2015
Sold
$50,000
$46/sq ft
GAMLS #3248897
Nov 11, 2014
Price Changed
$13,000
$12/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Sold
$13,000
$12/sq ft
Aug 2, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2012
Price Changed
$14,900
$14/sq ft
Jul 17, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2012
Listed
$14,900
$14/sq ft
NO UTILITIES ARE ON AT THIS PROPERTY. GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. LARGE LEVEL LOT WITH PLENTY OF GRASS AND TREES. COVERED PARKING AS WELL. THIS ONE WILL NOT LAST.
FMLS #5034503
Aug 31, 2012
Price Changed
$13,000
$12/sq ft
Aug 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2012
Sold
$13,000
$12/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Price Changed
$14,900
$14/sq ft
Aug 2, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2012
Listed
$14,900
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 1993
Sold
$38,500
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1991
Sold
$30,700
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,340 (−0.6%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2024
$2,355 (+60.2%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2023
$1,470 (−40.1%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2022
$2,454 (+46.2%)
$26,240 + $71,000
$97,240
2021
$1,679 (+31.3%)
$6,000 + $57,640
$63,640
2020
$1,279 (−14.8%)
$6,000 + $57,640
$63,640
2019
$1,502 (+31.5%)
$6,000 + $19,720
$25,720
2018
$1,142 (+29.7%)
$6,000 + $10,880
$16,880
2017
$881 (−29.8%)
$6,000 + $10,880
$16,880
2016
$1,255 (+30.6%)
$1,528 + $18,440
$19,968
2014
$961 (+58.1%)
$1,680 + $17,560
$19,240
2013
$608 (+10.8%)
$540 + $4,640
$5,180
2012
$549 (−35.0%)
$1,680 + $14,440
$16,120
2011
$845 (−10.2%)
$2,080 + $22,256
$24,336
2010
$941 (−24.0%)
$16,400 + $12,688
$29,088
2008
$1,238
Tax history for 1162 Key Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,340 (−0.6%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2024
$2,355 (+60.2%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2023
$1,470 (−40.1%)
$25,833 + $63,247
$89,080
2022
$2,454 (+46.2%)
$26,240 + $71,000
$97,240
2021
$1,679 (+31.3%)
$6,000 + $57,640
$63,640
2020
$1,279 (−14.8%)
$6,000 + $57,640
$63,640
2019
$1,502 (+31.5%)
$6,000 + $19,720
$25,720
2018
$1,142 (+29.7%)
$6,000 + $10,880
$16,880
2017
$881 (−29.8%)
$6,000 + $10,880
$16,880
2016
$1,255 (+30.6%)
$1,528 + $18,440
$19,968
2014
$961 (+58.1%)
$1,680 + $17,560
$19,240
2013
$608 (+10.8%)
$540 + $4,640
$5,180
2012
$549 (−35.0%)
$1,680 + $14,440
$16,120
2011
$845 (−10.2%)
$2,080 + $22,256
$24,336
2010
$941 (−24.0%)
$16,400 + $12,688
$29,088
2008
$1,238
*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
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,096
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 081 11 019
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
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. 1162 will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,096
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 081 11 019
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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