28 Exeter Rd, In the heart of Historic Avondale Estates! What a lovely community! Gorgeous homes, mature landscaping, and sidewalks to greet your neighbors. This lovely home nestled between million dollar properties is move in ready and the perfect opportunity to create your Dreamhouse and enjoy equity in a vibrant community where renovations are plentiful and commercial revamping is taking place every day! If you're looking for a nice home that will allow you to fix up over time with wonderful neighbors surrounded by a gazillion things to do then this is the house for you! Step into this beautiful, 4 bedroom 1 bath showpiece and be taken back in time to what the family members referred to as "Mayberry". Be sure to see the family love letter viewable in the pictures. The original hardwoods lead you into the living room where you’ll see ornate moulding and 9 foot ceilings! The side entrance boasts a Sunroom, the perfect spot for reading! The spacious kitchen boasts oak custom cabinets and a gas range! The two rooms on the main level are just down the hall with ample closet space. The stairs lead to the two carpeted bedrooms upstairs. A future bathroom could be positioned upstairs fairly easily. Bring your designer savvy friend along to explore ideas on this open canvas. There’s also a set of stairs that lead to the basement below where you’ll find one spacious room already finished. Could make a perfect art studio or workout room for the gym enthusiast. Through the Kitchen and out the back door step onto the spacious back deck overlooking the serene backyard. A wooden back gate separates the driveway from the back yard. This lovely home has been cherished and cared for by the same family for the past 63 years! Recent upgrades include: A New Roof in 2016, New A/C Condenser installed July 2018, Leaf Gutter System installed May 2023 (transferable), New Carpet upstairs Installed May 2022. Terminix in effect since 1983 and is transferable at 1983 pricing. This home was occupied until Mar 2025 and is move in ready! What a wonderful opportunity for you to live in an established charming neighborhood in Avondale Estates. Renovate this lovely home to your design tastes and enjoy making memories on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. Avondale's historic district is close to so much including the Avondale Pool & Tennis Club, Avondale Lake and Community Club, Willis Park, Town Green (home of the Sunday Farmer's Market, free seasonal concerts and other entertaining community events), Tudor Village with its many restaurants including Arepa Mia, The Rail Arts District (breweries and shops) and The Museum School (A Lottery-selection charter school) Come see it while you can!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mitch Griffiths• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with CHAD CARTER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7552791
Redfin Estimate
$774,125
$299K since sold in August 2025$26K since July
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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($708K) of 5 comparable homes.
28 Exeter Rd, In the heart of historic Avondale Estates! What a lovely community! Gorgeous homes, mature landscaping, and sidewalks to greet your neighbors. This lovely home nestled between million dollar properties is move in ready and the perfect opportunity to create your Dreamhouse and enjoy equity in a vibrant community where renovations are plentiful and commercial revamping is taking place every day! If you're looking for a nice home that will allow you to fix up over time with wonderful neighbors surrounded by a gazillion things to do then this is the house for you! Step into this beautiful, 4 bedroom 1 bath showpiece and be taken back in time to what the family members referred to as "Mayberry". Be sure to see the family love letter viewable in the pictures. The original hardwoods lead you into the living room where you'll see ornate moulding and 9 foot ceilings! The side entrance boasts a Sunroom, the perfect spot for reading! The spacious kitchen boasts oak custom cabinets and a gas range! The two rooms on the main level are just down the hall with ample closet space. The stairs lead to the two carpeted bedrooms upstairs. A future bathroom could be positioned upstairs fairly easily. Bring along your design savvy friend to explore ideas on this open canvas. There is also a set of stairs that lead to the basement below where you'll find one spacious room already finished. Could make a perfect art studio or workout room for the gym enthusiast. Through the Kitchen and out the back door step onto the spacious back deck overlooking the serene backyard. A wooden back gate separates the driveway from the back yard. This lovely home has been cherished and cared for by the same family for the past 63 years! Recent upgrades include: A New Roof in 2016, New A/C Condenser installed July 2018, Leaf Gutter System installed May 2023 (transferable), New Carpet upstairs Installed May 2022. Terminix in effect since 1983 and is transferable at 1983 pricing. This home was occupied until Mar 2025 and is move in ready! What a wonderful opportunity for you to live in an established charming neighborhood in Avondale Estates. Bring your design tastes to this lovely home and enjoy making memories on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. Avondale's historic district is close to so much including the Avondale Pool & Tennis Club, Avondale Lake and Community Club, Willis Park, Town Green (home of the Sunday Farmer's Market, free seasonal concerts and other entertaining community events), Tudor Village with its many restaurants including Arepa Mia, The Rail Arts District (breweries and shops) and The Museum School (A Lottery-selection charter school) Come see it while you can!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,913 (+12.3%)
$73,960 + $149,360
$223,320
2024
$2,594 (+1.9%)
$73,960 + $149,360
$223,320
2023
$2,544 (+2.8%)
$73,960 + $113,080
$187,040
2022
$2,475 (+5.3%)
$66,000 + $82,520
$148,520
2021
$2,350 (+8.0%)
$66,000 + $71,120
$137,120
2020
$2,176 (+2.4%)
$66,000 + $71,120
$137,120
2019
$2,125 (−2.8%)
$66,000 + $67,880
$133,880
2018
$2,186 (+9.7%)
$30,120 + $96,200
$126,320
2017
$1,993 (−6.2%)
$30,120 + $96,200
$126,320
2016
$2,125 (+20.5%)
$30,120 + $69,760
$99,880
2014
$1,764 (−5.0%)
$30,120 + $71,720
$101,840
2013
$1,857 (+28.0%)
$49,600 + $45,960
$95,560
2012
$1,451 (−30.8%)
$49,880 + $20,360
$70,240
2011
$2,097 (+11.2%)
$30,120 + $68,200
$98,320
2010
$1,885 (−46.8%)
$30,120 + $68,200
$98,320
2008
$3,543
Tax history for 28 Exeter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,913 (+12.3%)
$73,960 + $149,360
$223,320
2024
$2,594 (+1.9%)
$73,960 + $149,360
$223,320
2023
$2,544 (+2.8%)
$73,960 + $113,080
$187,040
2022
$2,475 (+5.3%)
$66,000 + $82,520
$148,520
2021
$2,350 (+8.0%)
$66,000 + $71,120
$137,120
2020
$2,176 (+2.4%)
$66,000 + $71,120
$137,120
2019
$2,125 (−2.8%)
$66,000 + $67,880
$133,880
2018
$2,186 (+9.7%)
$30,120 + $96,200
$126,320
2017
$1,993 (−6.2%)
$30,120 + $96,200
$126,320
2016
$2,125 (+20.5%)
$30,120 + $69,760
$99,880
2014
$1,764 (−5.0%)
$30,120 + $71,720
$101,840
2013
$1,857 (+28.0%)
$49,600 + $45,960
$95,560
2012
$1,451 (−30.8%)
$49,880 + $20,360
$70,240
2011
$2,097 (+11.2%)
$30,120 + $68,200
$98,320
2010
$1,885 (−46.8%)
$30,120 + $68,200
$98,320
2008
$3,543
*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
1
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,660
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 249 01 015
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
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Window Features: Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Laminate Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
TaxLegalDescription: Deed Book 8270, Page 305, et. seq., of the land records of Dekalb County.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From 285 take exit 41 Memorial Drive to Mountain Dr. go right, continue . 5 miles to a right at Covington Hwy, go . 5 miles to S Avondale Plz go left, go 100 ft turn left on S Avondale Rd and continue . 2 miiles and turn left onto Exeter Rd. The house will be up on left #28.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 249 01 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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