Pristinley-appointed, Single-Story Charmer in the heart of Historic Avondale. Renovated Kitchen w/ new stainless appliances, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Huge family room with grand fireplace & built-in bookcases that opens up through french doors to pergala covered patio and large, level back yard. Separate cozy dining room and bright living room with fireplace. Hardwoods & crown molding throughout. All new energy-efficient windows. Larger than it looks, for sure! This sweet home is ready for you! Eligible for the wonderful Museum School Lottery enrollment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with WILLIAM MUELLER• Sage Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Source:FMLS #5701439
Redfin Estimate
$548,364
$187K since sold in July 2016$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($529K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pristinley-appointed, Single-Story Charmer in the heart of Historic Avondale. Renovated Kitchen w/ new stainless appliances, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Huge family room with grand fireplace & built-in bookcases that opens up through french doors to pergala covered patio and large, level back yard. Separate cozy dining room and bright living room with fireplace. Hardwoods & crown molding throughout. All new energy-efficient windows. Larger than it looks, for sure! This sweet home is ready for you! Eligible for the wonderful Museum School Lottery enrollment.
Public Records
Jan 5, 2015
Sold
$295,000
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2013
Sold
$242,000
$148/sq ft
GAMLS #7091968
Jul 31, 2013
Price Changed
$242,000
$148/sq ft
Jun 26, 2013
Sold
$242,000
$148/sq ft
Jun 14, 2013
Pending
—
May 9, 2013
Price Changed
$250,000
$153/sq ft
May 3, 2013
Listed
$250,000
$153/sq ft
Beautifully appointed, suprisingly large single-story traditional. Renovated Kitchen & Baths designed to suite the style of this 1948 charmer. Hardwds & crown molding thruout! Loving attention to detail! Once inside, you won't want to leave! LivRm w/Fplc, Sep DinRm, Large Fireside FamilyRm opens to gracious pergio-covered porch. Enjoy Laje Avondale, Swim/TennisClub. MuseumCharter-School!
FMLS #5142805
Jun 28, 2013
Price Changed
$242,000
$148/sq ft
Jun 28, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2013
Sold
$242,000
$148/sq ft
Jun 26, 2013
Price Changed
$250,000
$153/sq ft
May 22, 2013
Pending
—
May 3, 2013
Listed
$250,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 2003
Sold
$192,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 23, 2001
Sold
$190,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 2000
Sold
$173,500
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 16, 1997
Sold
$54,950
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,175 (−0.2%)
$62,760 + $111,520
$174,280
2024
$6,188 (+24.6%)
$62,760 + $111,520
$174,280
2023
$4,968 (−15.0%)
$62,760 + $110,360
$173,120
2022
$5,842 (+11.5%)
$49,400 + $104,320
$153,720
2021
$5,240 (+1.6%)
$49,400 + $86,480
$135,880
2020
$5,158 (+8.2%)
$49,400 + $86,480
$135,880
2019
$4,769 (−1.8%)
$49,400 + $77,880
$127,280
2018
$4,859 (+0.4%)
$23,760 + $97,640
$121,400
2017
$4,841 (−16.1%)
$23,760 + $97,640
$121,400
2016
$5,770 (+89.4%)
$23,760 + $88,200
$111,960
2014
$3,046 (+29.3%)
$23,760 + $81,880
$105,640
2013
$2,357 (−0.9%)
$23,680 + $34,640
$58,320
2012
$2,378 (−35.5%)
$23,680 + $34,640
$58,320
2011
$3,689 (+5.7%)
$27,720 + $60,200
$87,920
2010
$3,490 (+10.9%)
$25,480 + $62,440
$87,920
2008
$3,147
Tax history for 3143 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,175 (−0.2%)
$62,760 + $111,520
$174,280
2024
$6,188 (+24.6%)
$62,760 + $111,520
$174,280
2023
$4,968 (−15.0%)
$62,760 + $110,360
$173,120
2022
$5,842 (+11.5%)
$49,400 + $104,320
$153,720
2021
$5,240 (+1.6%)
$49,400 + $86,480
$135,880
2020
$5,158 (+8.2%)
$49,400 + $86,480
$135,880
2019
$4,769 (−1.8%)
$49,400 + $77,880
$127,280
2018
$4,859 (+0.4%)
$23,760 + $97,640
$121,400
2017
$4,841 (−16.1%)
$23,760 + $97,640
$121,400
2016
$5,770 (+89.4%)
$23,760 + $88,200
$111,960
2014
$3,046 (+29.3%)
$23,760 + $81,880
$105,640
2013
$2,357 (−0.9%)
$23,680 + $34,640
$58,320
2012
$2,378 (−35.5%)
$23,680 + $34,640
$58,320
2011
$3,689 (+5.7%)
$27,720 + $60,200
$87,920
2010
$3,490 (+10.9%)
$25,480 + $62,440
$87,920
2008
$3,147
*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
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,535
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 250 04 005
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
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
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Trash
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur, take College Ave to Avondale Downtown (Tudor Village). Rt on Clarendon (at light), immediate left on to S. Avondale which turns in to Kensington. Go around round about, and take 2nd right on to Kensington. House will be on right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,535
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 250 04 005
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 • 3.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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