New Improvement! Took down wall b/w formal living room and TV room to make one open, free-flowing space! 4 bedroom/2.5 bath w/gorgeous landscaping;color-blooming every season!Bright & happy eat-in kitchen, dining room, spacious great/family room with fireplace opening up to spectacular screened-in porch. Feels like you're in the mountains! 2nd story has large master bedroom w/full bath, 2 guest bedrooms & full bath. FINISHED, DAYLIGHT Basement w/wood stove,great for entertaining! Backyard has decks galore, 2 car garage, fenced yard.Very close to pool,park,Museum School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$414Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Barry Underwood• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5825616
Redfin Estimate
$904,862
$316K since sold in August 2017$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.5% higher than the average sale price ($812K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sweet Cottage Home in Historic Avondale Estates, private street w/ sidewalks.MUCH LARGER THAN LOOKS!4 bedroom/2.5 bath w/gorgeous landscaping; color-blooming every season!Bright & happy eat-in kitchen, dining room, spacious great/family room with fireplace opening up to spectacular screened-in porch. Feels like you're in the mountains! 2nd story has large master bedroom w/full bath, 2 guest bedrooms & full bath. FINISHED, DAYLIGHT Basement w/wood stove,great for entertaining! Backyard has decks galore, 2 car garage, fenced yard.Very close to pool,park,Museum School.
FMLS #5825616
Aug 31, 2017
Sold
$589,000
$270/sq ft
Jul 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2017
Price Changed
$589,000
$270/sq ft
May 10, 2017
Price Changed
$599,000
$274/sq ft
Mar 29, 2017
Listed
$625,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1989
Sold
$155,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1986
Sold
$147,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,215 (+5.6%)
$73,960 + $218,440
$292,400
2024
$9,675 (+14.2%)
$73,960 + $218,440
$292,400
2023
$8,473 (−5.3%)
$73,960 + $198,720
$272,680
2022
$8,944 (+13.6%)
$66,000 + $173,400
$239,400
2020
$7,870 (−6.5%)
$66,000 + $149,680
$215,680
2019
$8,416 (+1.1%)
$66,000 + $163,680
$229,680
2018
$8,324 (+6.5%)
$30,120 + $188,280
$218,400
2017
$7,819 (+13.5%)
$30,120 + $188,280
$218,400
2016
$6,889 (+23.4%)
$30,120 + $142,440
$172,560
2014
$5,583 (+2.0%)
$30,120 + $130,400
$160,520
2013
$5,474 (−2.5%)
$49,880 + $84,280
$134,160
2012
$5,612 (−1.3%)
$49,880 + $84,280
$134,160
2011
$5,686 (+5.9%)
$30,120 + $104,040
$134,160
2010
$5,371 (+7.2%)
$30,120 + $104,040
$134,160
2008
$5,012
Tax history for 26 Exeter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,215 (+5.6%)
$73,960 + $218,440
$292,400
2024
$9,675 (+14.2%)
$73,960 + $218,440
$292,400
2023
$8,473 (−5.3%)
$73,960 + $198,720
$272,680
2022
$8,944 (+13.6%)
$66,000 + $173,400
$239,400
2020
$7,870 (−6.5%)
$66,000 + $149,680
$215,680
2019
$8,416 (+1.1%)
$66,000 + $163,680
$229,680
2018
$8,324 (+6.5%)
$30,120 + $188,280
$218,400
2017
$7,819 (+13.5%)
$30,120 + $188,280
$218,400
2016
$6,889 (+23.4%)
$30,120 + $142,440
$172,560
2014
$5,583 (+2.0%)
$30,120 + $130,400
$160,520
2013
$5,474 (−2.5%)
$49,880 + $84,280
$134,160
2012
$5,612 (−1.3%)
$49,880 + $84,280
$134,160
2011
$5,686 (+5.9%)
$30,120 + $104,040
$134,160
2010
$5,371 (+7.2%)
$30,120 + $104,040
$134,160
2008
$5,012
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 249 01 014
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.
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Brick Front
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur, turn onto E College Ave, turn Right onto S Avondale Road, Turn Right onto Exeter Road, Home will be on the Left about 3/4 down street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,184
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 249 01 014
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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