Hello Gorgeous! Dreamy traditional in tip top shape just 5 minutes from Decatur Square. Four-sided brick with all the bells and whistles, including a spa-quality master suite addition. Open, airy & bright one-level living you'll never outgrow. Stainless & Corian kitchen w/island and walk-in pantry. Generous rooms & storage at every turn. Serene, fenced 100 x 225 level yard w/flagstone patio & firepit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Smith• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with KELLY AND COMPANY• Keller Williams Realty Atl North
Source:FMLS #5036901
Redfin Estimate
$753,910
$476K since sold in September 2012$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($735K) of 4 comparable homes.
HELLO GORGEOUS! DREAMY TRADITIONAL IN TIP TOP SHAPE JUST 5 MINUTES FROM DECATUR SQUARE. FOUR-SIDED BRICK WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES, INCLUDING A SPA-QUALITY MASTER
Public Records
Oct 12, 2012
Sold
$278,000
$133/sq ft
FMLS #5036901
Oct 1, 2012
Price Changed
$278,000
$133/sq ft
Oct 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2012
Price Changed
$279,000
$134/sq ft
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$278,000
$133/sq ft
Sep 8, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 23, 2012
Price Changed
$279,000
$134/sq ft
Aug 6, 2012
Price Changed
$289,000
$139/sq ft
Jul 20, 2012
Price Changed
$294,900
$141/sq ft
Jun 29, 2012
Listed
$299,000
$143/sq ft
FMLS #3940442
Sep 4, 2009
Sold
$290,000
$139/sq ft
Jul 30, 2009
Listed
$295,000
$141/sq ft
ONE OF THE BEST DEALS IN AVONDALE! GREAT HOUSE ON 1/2 ACRE...STEPS AWAY FROM THE VILLAGE. 3/2, NEW SPA-LIKE OWNER'S SUITE, LR, DR, DEN, OFFICE & ONE CAR GARAGE. PRIVATE LEVEL TREE LINED LOT W/ HUGE FLAGSTONE PATIO, AMPLE PARKING & EASY TURN-AROUND
Public Records
Apr 6, 2001
Sold
$205,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1997
Sold
$132,500
$64/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1990
Sold
$75,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,896 (+15.4%)
$71,994 + $185,126
$257,120
2024
$7,711 (−1.2%)
$71,994 + $185,126
$257,120
2023
$7,802 (−4.6%)
$73,200 + $183,920
$257,120
2022
$8,174 (+14.5%)
$65,320 + $157,640
$222,960
2021
$7,141 (+9.6%)
$65,320 + $126,800
$192,120
2020
$6,517 (+1.4%)
$65,320 + $126,800
$192,120
2019
$6,424 (−2.9%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2018
$6,616 (+22.3%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2017
$5,411 (+0.4%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2016
$5,391 (+2.5%)
$27,048 + $101,752
$128,800
2014
$5,262 (−12.7%)
$29,800 + $119,800
$149,600
2013
$6,027 (+42.8%)
$49,120 + $59,040
$108,160
2012
$4,220 (−15.0%)
$49,360 + $52,160
$101,520
2011
$4,962 (+5.8%)
$29,800 + $87,600
$117,400
2010
$4,689 (−20.8%)
$29,800 + $87,600
$117,400
2008
$5,920
Tax history for 17 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,896 (+15.4%)
$71,994 + $185,126
$257,120
2024
$7,711 (−1.2%)
$71,994 + $185,126
$257,120
2023
$7,802 (−4.6%)
$73,200 + $183,920
$257,120
2022
$8,174 (+14.5%)
$65,320 + $157,640
$222,960
2021
$7,141 (+9.6%)
$65,320 + $126,800
$192,120
2020
$6,517 (+1.4%)
$65,320 + $126,800
$192,120
2019
$6,424 (−2.9%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2018
$6,616 (+22.3%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2017
$5,411 (+0.4%)
$29,800 + $146,160
$175,960
2016
$5,391 (+2.5%)
$27,048 + $101,752
$128,800
2014
$5,262 (−12.7%)
$29,800 + $119,800
$149,600
2013
$6,027 (+42.8%)
$49,120 + $59,040
$108,160
2012
$4,220 (−15.0%)
$49,360 + $52,160
$101,520
2011
$4,962 (+5.8%)
$29,800 + $87,600
$117,400
2010
$4,689 (−20.8%)
$29,800 + $87,600
$117,400
2008
$5,920
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,086
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 249 05 030
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.
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Directions: Just east of downtown Avondale between Clarendon and Lakeshore along quiet residential area.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fitness Center, Lake, Near Marta, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,086
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 249 05 030
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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