Discover this fantastic Cottage Bungalow in walkable Avondale Estates. Walk on to this home's beautiful front porch and you'll be home. The main level boasts hardwoods, Living room, Dining room, Master on Main, and a Flex room with a 1/2 bath. Upstairs you'll enjoy 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and an office/storage space. The private oversized back yard has room for a play set and tons of sports fun. Detached garage has a huge loft waiting to be finished into extra living space. Professionally landscaped yard + beautiful cottage home +location = your new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by LEIGH LYNCH• Origins Real Estate
Listed by Susan Sneed• Origins Real Estate
Bought with Property Pros• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #5658127
Redfin Estimate
$668,217
$306K since sold in April 2016$5,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12.4% lower than the average sale price ($763K) of 5 comparable homes.
Discover this fantastic Cottage Bungalow in walkable Avondale Estates. Walk on to this home's beautiful front porch and you'll be home. The main level boasts hardwoods, Living room, Dining room, Master on Main, and a Flex room with a 1/2 bath. Upstairs you'll enjoy 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and an office/storage space. The private oversized back yard has room for a play set and tons of sports fun. Detached garage has a huge loft waiting to be finished into extra living space. Professionally landscaped yard + beautiful cottage home + location = your new home.
Public Records
Jan 19, 2007
Sold
$315,500
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 2005
Sold
$248,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 1998
Sold
$131,800
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1993
Sold
$112,500
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1990
Sold
$90,400
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,676 (+34.6%)
$66,040 + $151,400
$217,440
2024
$7,931 (+28.0%)
$66,040 + $151,400
$217,440
2023
$6,194 (−6.8%)
$66,040 + $161,640
$227,680
2022
$6,650 (+17.9%)
$52,000 + $127,160
$179,160
2021
$5,638 (+2.0%)
$52,094 + $96,746
$148,840
2020
$5,527 (+1.4%)
$52,094 + $96,746
$148,840
2019
$5,450 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $96,840
$148,840
2018
$5,460 (−0.3%)
$25,000 + $119,360
$144,360
2017
$5,476 (+2.4%)
$25,000 + $119,360
$144,360
2016
$5,347 (+31.9%)
$25,000 + $77,960
$102,960
2014
$4,054 (+9.0%)
$25,000 + $76,520
$101,520
2013
$3,718 (+2.3%)
$24,960 + $39,440
$64,400
2012
$3,636 (−24.5%)
$24,960 + $39,440
$64,400
2011
$4,817 (+2.0%)
$29,200 + $61,712
$90,912
2010
$4,723 (−2.2%)
$26,828 + $65,492
$92,320
2008
$4,827
Tax history for 3159 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,676 (+34.6%)
$66,040 + $151,400
$217,440
2024
$7,931 (+28.0%)
$66,040 + $151,400
$217,440
2023
$6,194 (−6.8%)
$66,040 + $161,640
$227,680
2022
$6,650 (+17.9%)
$52,000 + $127,160
$179,160
2021
$5,638 (+2.0%)
$52,094 + $96,746
$148,840
2020
$5,527 (+1.4%)
$52,094 + $96,746
$148,840
2019
$5,450 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $96,840
$148,840
2018
$5,460 (−0.3%)
$25,000 + $119,360
$144,360
2017
$5,476 (+2.4%)
$25,000 + $119,360
$144,360
2016
$5,347 (+31.9%)
$25,000 + $77,960
$102,960
2014
$4,054 (+9.0%)
$25,000 + $76,520
$101,520
2013
$3,718 (+2.3%)
$24,960 + $39,440
$64,400
2012
$3,636 (−24.5%)
$24,960 + $39,440
$64,400
2011
$4,817 (+2.0%)
$29,200 + $61,712
$90,912
2010
$4,723 (−2.2%)
$26,828 + $65,492
$92,320
2008
$4,827
*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
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,924
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 250 04 002
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.
Directions: From 285 go inside the perimeter on Covington Hwy. Left on Kensington Rd.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 250 04 002
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Avondale Estates, GA • 30002
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$635,000 – $769,000
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