Absolutely Stunning 1931 "Avondale Original" Craftsman Bungalow in Historic Avondale Estates! Perched up on the hill, this absolutely charming bungalow greets you w/ warmth with just one step on to the rocking chair front porch. Its cozy screened porch is the perfect spot to start your day w/ a cup of joe or spend a lazy afternoon w/ an ice cold sweet tea! And, it just gets better as you enter the home... enjoy the open floor plan of living room & dining room, plus welcoming front foyer w/fireplace & original built in cabinets. You can "feel" the history in this home. Huge living room filled w/large windows makes this the perfect place to socialize. The wide open formal dining room can host a crew or feel intimate at the same time. A long built-in bench w/drawers below makes for a sweet place to grab a book & relax. Newly renovated butlers's pantry w/ tons of storage sits conveniently in b/w both the dining room & kitchen for easy entertaining. Brand new crisp & fresh kitchen has large pantry, granite countertops & a large picture window over-looking the amazing back yard. Huge primary bedroom & large guest bedroom are both on the 1st floor. Classic tiled hallway bath w/storage drawers & cabinets are shared by both. Head upstairs to the bright & happy 3rd bedroom w/ three walls of windows that just make you smile. Spacious closet leads to 2nd bathroom that throws you back to the 50's! Here's the best part...open the door to the "attic" & you'll be mesmerized by the massive room w/ high ceilings, permanent windows & EASY potential for more. Make it your own as a phenomenal primary suite, 2 bedrooms plus bath, bedroom & extra living room?! Your choice, it's ready for YOU! The backyard is flat & green w/a relaxing bubbling pond. Fenced in w/gate. Old School one car garage, great for storage. Outdoor patio. Freshly poured cement driveway & turnaround in back. Dry, encapsulated basement w/interior stairs that's great for storage. Swim Tennis Club eligible! Easy commute to Emory, CDC, Decatur, I-285, 1-20, Airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Laura Vansant• ERA Foster & Bond
Source:FMLS #7237665
Redfin Estimate
$752,946
$45K since sold in August 2023$2,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 26.1% higher than the average sale price ($597K) of 5 comparable homes.
Absolutely Stunning 1931 "Avondale Original" Craftsman Bungalow in Historic Avondale Estates! Perched up on the hill, this absolutely charming bungalow greets you w/ warmth with just one step on to the rocking chair front porch. Its cozy screened porch is the perfect spot to start your day w/ a cup of joe or spend a lazy afternoon w/ an ice cold sweet tea! And, it just gets better as you enter the home... enjoy the open floor plan of living room & dining room, plus welcoming front foyer w/fireplace & original built in cabinets. You can "feel" the history in this home. Huge living room filled w/large windows makes this the perfect place to socialize. The wide open formal dining room can host a crew or feel intimate at the same time. A long built-in bench w/drawers below makes for a sweet place to grab a book & relax. Newly renovated butlers's pantry w/ tons of storage sits conveniently in b/w both the dining room & kitchen for easy entertaining. Brand new crisp & fresh kitchen has large pantry, granite countertops & a large picture window over-looking the amazing back yard. Huge primary bedroom & large guest bedroom are both on the 1st floor. Classic tiled hallway bath w/storage drawers & cabinets are shared by both. Head upstairs to the bright & happy 3rd bedroom w/ three walls of windows that just make you smile. Spacious closet leads to 2nd bathroom that throws you back to the 50's! Here's the best part...open the door to the "attic" & you'll be mesmerized by the massive room w/ high ceilings, permanent windows & EASY potential for more. Make it your own as a phenomenal primary suite, 2 bedrooms plus bath, bedroom & extra living room?! Your choice, it's ready for YOU! The backyard is flat & green w/a relaxing bubbling pond. Fenced in w/gate. Old School one car garage, great for storage. Outdoor patio. Freshly poured cement driveway & turnaround in back. Dry, encapsulated basement w/interior stairs that's great for storage. Swim Tennis Club eligible! Easy commute to Emory, CDC, Decatur, I-285, 1-20, Airport.
FMLS #6633964
Jan 31, 2020
Sold
$479,000
Dec 24, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 23, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
Oct 18, 2019
Listed
$525,000
REDUCED to SELL! Amazingly well-maintained, beautifully historic, stunning 1931 bungalow! So much potential just waiting to be tapped in to by the right buyer! Charming Screened Porch, Grand Living Room w/orig. fireplace & built ins. Freshly painted walls, gorgeous hardwoods. Banquet-sized Dining Room w/bench. Natural light throughout! 2 huge bedrooms on Main. Vintage bath. Sweet Kitchen w/pantry, breakfast room. 3rd bed upstairs w/full bath. Massive attic,ready for expansion. New roof. Backyard is level, private. Pool anyone?! Steps from everything fun in Avondale!
GAMLS #8679881
Jan 31, 2020
Sold
$479,000
Dec 13, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 23, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
Oct 18, 2019
Listed
$525,000
GAMLS #8669771
Oct 15, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2019
Listed
$525,000
FMLS #6573476
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2019
Price Changed
$525,000
Aug 13, 2019
Price Changed
$539,000
Jun 29, 2019
Price Changed
$565,000
Jun 20, 2019
Listed
$580,000
GAMLS #8608220
Oct 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2019
Price Changed
$525,000
Aug 13, 2019
Price Changed
$539,000
Jun 29, 2019
Price Changed
$565,000
Jun 20, 2019
Listed
$580,000
Public Records
Nov 13, 1978
Sold
$46,800
Public Records
Mar 1, 1978
Sold
$35,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,541 (+14.4%)
$74,487 + $165,793
$240,280
2024
$7,468 (+7.6%)
$74,487 + $165,793
$240,280
2023
$6,938 (−1.2%)
$73,960 + $166,320
$240,280
2022
$7,022 (+2.7%)
$66,000 + $122,040
$188,040
2021
$6,839 (+220.4%)
$66,000 + $117,040
$183,040
2020
$2,134 (+2.1%)
$66,000 + $117,040
$183,040
2019
$2,090 (−5.3%)
$66,000 + $64,520
$130,520
2018
$2,208 (+1.2%)
$30,120 + $93,440
$123,560
2017
$2,181 (+5.0%)
$30,120 + $93,440
$123,560
2016
$2,078 (+27.3%)
$30,120 + $66,400
$96,520
2014
$1,633 (−6.0%)
$30,120 + $68,320
$98,440
2013
$1,736 (+10.5%)
$49,600 + $38,840
$88,440
2012
$1,572 (−24.5%)
$49,880 + $26,880
$76,760
2011
$2,081 (+11.2%)
$30,120 + $67,400
$97,520
2010
$1,871 (+9.3%)
$30,120 + $67,400
$97,520
2008
$1,712
Tax history for 18 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,541 (+14.4%)
$74,487 + $165,793
$240,280
2024
$7,468 (+7.6%)
$74,487 + $165,793
$240,280
2023
$6,938 (−1.2%)
$73,960 + $166,320
$240,280
2022
$7,022 (+2.7%)
$66,000 + $122,040
$188,040
2021
$6,839 (+220.4%)
$66,000 + $117,040
$183,040
2020
$2,134 (+2.1%)
$66,000 + $117,040
$183,040
2019
$2,090 (−5.3%)
$66,000 + $64,520
$130,520
2018
$2,208 (+1.2%)
$30,120 + $93,440
$123,560
2017
$2,181 (+5.0%)
$30,120 + $93,440
$123,560
2016
$2,078 (+27.3%)
$30,120 + $66,400
$96,520
2014
$1,633 (−6.0%)
$30,120 + $68,320
$98,440
2013
$1,736 (+10.5%)
$49,600 + $38,840
$88,440
2012
$1,572 (−24.5%)
$49,880 + $26,880
$76,760
2011
$2,081 (+11.2%)
$30,120 + $67,400
$97,520
2010
$1,871 (+9.3%)
$30,120 + $67,400
$97,520
2008
$1,712
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,817
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 249 05 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-12
Low Density, Single-Family Detached Residential District
When this zoning ordinance refers to R-zoned districts, it is referring to the single-dwelling zoning districts: R-24 and R-12. The primary purposes of the R districts are as follows: To help protect the established character of existing neighborhoods; To accommodate infill development that is in keeping with character of existing neighborhoods; and To accommodate uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious and social needs of the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: see exhibit
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please use Waze, Mapquest.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,817
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 249 05 012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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