Back on market! Investor/buyer lost financing. That simple-hot opportunity waiting for you! Cute 3 bed, 2 bath cottage in Historic Avondale. Big Bright Rooms, hardwoods, a happy little house! Kitchen was in process of re-model, just waiting for you to finish it to your liking! Large stand-up attic with permanent stairs, unbelievable basement with 20' high ceilings! It's tremendous! Great, level backyard. Incredible potential, amazing location. Museum School Tier 1 lottery eligible, walking distance to pool, park & downtown Avondale & Marta. Home is being sold As-Is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Jennifer Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5981649
Redfin Estimate
$763,480
$423K since sold in May 2018$34K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 30% higher than the average sale price ($587K) of 5 comparable homes.
Back on market! Investor/buyer lost financing. That simple-hot opportunity waiting for you! Cute 3 bed, 2 bath cottage in Historic Avondale. Big Bright Rooms, hardwoods, a happy little house! Kitchen was in process of re-model, just waiting for you to finish it to your liking! Large stand-up attic with permanent stairs, unbelievable basement with 20' high ceilings! It's tremendous! Great, level backyard. Incredible potential, amazing location. Museum School Tier 1 lottery eligible, walking distance to pool, park & downtown Avondale & Marta. Home is being sold As-Is.
Public Records
Nov 6, 2000
Sold
$245,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,973 (−6.3%)
$73,960 + $264,600
$338,560
2024
$10,641 (+7.1%)
$73,960 + $264,600
$338,560
2023
$9,932 (+14.0%)
$73,960 + $231,840
$305,800
2022
$8,714 (+0.3%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2021
$8,690 (+66.2%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2020
$5,229 (+1.9%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2019
$5,133 (−16.1%)
$51,440 + $84,560
$136,000
2018
$6,117 (+7.0%)
$30,120 + $132,960
$163,080
2017
$5,714 (+1.0%)
$30,120 + $132,960
$163,080
2016
$5,660 (+6.5%)
$30,120 + $110,440
$140,560
2014
$5,316 (+19.7%)
$30,120 + $90,800
$120,920
2013
$4,440 (−2.5%)
$49,600 + $59,400
$109,000
2012
$4,554 (−3.8%)
$49,880 + $59,480
$109,360
2011
$4,732 (+5.8%)
$30,120 + $81,960
$112,080
2010
$4,472 (+8.5%)
$30,120 + $81,960
$112,080
2008
$4,121
Tax history for 12 Exeter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,973 (−6.3%)
$73,960 + $264,600
$338,560
2024
$10,641 (+7.1%)
$73,960 + $264,600
$338,560
2023
$9,932 (+14.0%)
$73,960 + $231,840
$305,800
2022
$8,714 (+0.3%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2021
$8,690 (+66.2%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2020
$5,229 (+1.9%)
$66,091 + $169,949
$236,040
2019
$5,133 (−16.1%)
$51,440 + $84,560
$136,000
2018
$6,117 (+7.0%)
$30,120 + $132,960
$163,080
2017
$5,714 (+1.0%)
$30,120 + $132,960
$163,080
2016
$5,660 (+6.5%)
$30,120 + $110,440
$140,560
2014
$5,316 (+19.7%)
$30,120 + $90,800
$120,920
2013
$4,440 (−2.5%)
$49,600 + $59,400
$109,000
2012
$4,554 (−3.8%)
$49,880 + $59,480
$109,360
2011
$4,732 (+5.8%)
$30,120 + $81,960
$112,080
2010
$4,472 (+8.5%)
$30,120 + $81,960
$112,080
2008
$4,121
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,140
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 249 01 007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Directions: From Decatur - towards Avondale Estates on E. College bear right onto S. Avondale Rd. 2nd right is Exeter.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Near Marta, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 249 01 007
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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