Welcome to this charming bungalow tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Edgewood, one of Atlanta’s most sought-after Eastside neighborhoods. Beautifully blending classic character with modern updates, this move-in-ready home offers comfortable living, thoughtful design, and an incredible location. Step inside to a bright and inviting open-concept living space where the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together—perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying everyday life. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The serene primary suite is privately situated away from the two additional bedrooms and full bathroom, creating a peaceful retreat. Throughout the home, smart and functional spaces make daily living effortless. Just off the kitchen, a versatile bonus area provides the perfect spot for a breakfast nook, additional dining area, or convenient mudroom/drop zone, complete with a dedicated laundry closet. Outside, the expansive backyard is ready for entertaining, gardening, and relaxing. A storage shed offers plenty of room for tools, bikes, and outdoor equipment, while established muscadine grape vines, pomegranate, and plum trees create a special backyard setting with plenty of potential for the gardening enthusiast. Location is everything, and this home delivers. Enjoy being just minutes from popular local destinations including El Tesoro, Coan Park, Downtown Kirkwood, and Edgewood Retail. Even better, the Trolley Line Trail is literally at the end of the street, providing convenient access to the Atlanta BeltLine and countless opportunities to walk, bike, and explore Atlanta’s vibrant eastside. With its inviting interior, spacious backyard, established landscaping, and exceptional location, this delightful Edgewood bungalow offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the best of intown Atlanta living. Home was featured on Flipping Virgins Season 1 Episode 3 Newlywed Flip
Edgewood, located between Inman Park and Kirkwood, is a historic and residential Atlanta neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a rail-line edge along the BeltLine corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Edgewood Avenue corridor near the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station, where patios, murals, and late-night storefronts set a streetwise rhythm. The Earl anchors the live-music calendar, while El Tesoro and Bona Fide Deluxe keep the dining scene local and specific. Side streets read as porch-lined and leafy, with brick apartments mixed into older lots. Retail clusters around Edgewood Retail District, while pocket parks and trail connections shape daily routines.
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Offer insights
97 Mortimer St SE · $495,000
$495K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $495K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
59 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
9-foot ceilings on main level
High-speed internet available
Double-pane windows
No shared/common walls
Crawl space foundation
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level with split bedroom plan
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bathroom with shower (no tub)
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
White cabinets
Eat-in kitchen
Stone countertops
Open view to family room
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Self-cleaning oven
Laundry & utility
Laundry in hall on main level
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Central heating with forced air
Exterior features
Private yard with fenced backyard
Garden
Outdoor lighting
Private entrance
Patio
Outbuilding/shed
Home design
One-level home
Entry facing city street
Parking
On-street parking available
Open parking
Construction
Composition/shingle roof
Block foundation
Other construction materials
Resale condition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110V and 220V electric service
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Sewer available
Water available
HOA & community
Nearby dog park
Near Beltline
Near public transportation
Near schools
Near shopping
Near trails/greenway
Park and playground nearby
Restaurants nearby
Sidewalks and street lights
Other
Asphalt road frontage on a city street
Directions: GPS friendly — take Moreland Ave SE, right on Colmer Ave, right on Mortimer St; home is the second on the right
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Don't miss the opportunity to own a Edgewood Bungalow that was actually renovated by HGTV in a 2015 episode!
GAMLS #10730264
Aug 31, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 11, 2026
Price Changed
$495,000
$399/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Price Changed
$509,000
$410/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$529,000
$427/sq ft
May 6, 2026
Price Changed
$539,000
$435/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$549,000
$443/sq ft
FMLS #7656359
Feb 20, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$443/sq ft
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$575,000
$464/sq ft
GAMLS #10613613
Feb 19, 2026
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$443/sq ft
Sep 25, 2025
Listed
$575,000
$464/sq ft
GAMLS #10597478
Sep 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 2025
Listed
$585,000
$472/sq ft
FMLS #7041778
Jul 5, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$423/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2022
Relisted
—
Jun 6, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2022
Price Changed
$499,900
$403/sq ft
May 17, 2022
Price Changed
$519,900
$419/sq ft
May 4, 2022
Listed
$529,900
$427/sq ft
GAMLS #20038608
Jul 5, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$423/sq ft
Jun 14, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2022
Relisted
—
Jun 6, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2022
Price Changed
$499,900
$403/sq ft
May 17, 2022
Price Changed
$519,900
$419/sq ft
May 4, 2022
Listed
$529,900
$427/sq ft
FMLS #5549034
Oct 1, 2015
Price Changed
$257,000
$207/sq ft
Aug 10, 2015
Price Changed
$259,999
$210/sq ft
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$257,000
$207/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 26, 2015
Price Changed
$259,999
$210/sq ft
Jun 19, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2015
Listed
$269,900
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2015
Sold
$257,000
$207/sq ft
GAMLS #7466138
Aug 29, 2015
Price Changed
$257,000
$207/sq ft
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$257,000
$207/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2015
Price Changed
$259,999
$210/sq ft
Jun 26, 2015
Price Changed
$259,999
$210/sq ft
Jun 19, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2015
Listed
$269,900
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 2015
Sold
$155,000
$125/sq ft
FMLS #5390596
Apr 11, 2015
Price Changed
$155,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2015
Price Changed
$165,500
$133/sq ft
Apr 8, 2015
Sold
$155,000
$125/sq ft
Mar 31, 2015
Contingent
—
Mar 16, 2015
Price Changed
$165,500
$133/sq ft
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$185,500
$150/sq ft
GAMLS #7395392
Apr 26, 2015
Price Changed
$155,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 8, 2015
Sold
$155,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 6, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2015
Price Changed
$165,500
$133/sq ft
Mar 17, 2015
Price Changed
$165,500
$133/sq ft
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$185,500
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$32 (+87.6%)
$40,000 + $107,280
$147,280
2019
$17 (−72.1%)
$40,000 + $100,720
$140,720
2018
$61 (−67.6%)
$40,000 + $85,920
$125,920
2017
$188 (+8.6%)
$40,000 + $85,920
$125,920
2016
$173 (+78.4%)
$20,680 + $75,880
$96,560
2014
$97 (+24.4%)
$20,680 + $20,280
$40,960
2013
$78 (+18.0%)
$20,680 + $13,240
$33,920
2012
$66 (−63.7%)
$20,680 + $5,640
$26,320
2011
$182 (+44.4%)
$24,000 + $18,280
$42,280
2010
$126 (−75.3%)
$21,572 + $20,708
$42,280
2008
$510
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,240
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 208 03 021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-4A
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4A Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide protection for existing single-family neighborhoods by providing a district with lots having not more than one housing unit per 7,500 sq ft.; To permit new development in a manner compatible with existing development.; To provide for the development of recreational, religious and educational facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Aug 7, 2015 • Final
Residential alteration
Perform an interior renovation including new flooring, drywall, framing, and painting. Renovate the existing bathroom and kitchen, install new trim, and convert a screened porch into a heated living space.
Remodel
May 15, 2015 • Active
Residential - electrical
Install temporary electrical power service to a residence.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Atlanta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 97 Mortimer St SE
$487,634
$7,366 under list price of $495K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $525K.