Adorable cottage in sought-after City if Avondale Estates! This updated four bedroom home sits on one fine half acre lot. Hard to find a larger more lush lot with room for a large garage apartment or par 3. The charm of the 1940’s is noted in the charming bones of the house. Finished upstairs offers a master and one additional bedroom, Ofc or nursery. Main offers hardwoods, eat-in kitchen and family room. Giant deck - easily converted to a wonderful screened porch overlooking grand yard! Walk or golf cart to lake, park and pool. Tier 1 - Museum School (lottery).
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Reimer• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Bought with Vicki Wardle Howard• Knapp Realty
Source:FMLS #6910425
Redfin Estimate
$668,844
$159K since sold in August 2021$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($616K) of 5 comparable homes.
Adorable cottage in sought-after City if Avondale Estates! This updated four bedroom home sits on one fine half acre lot. Hard to find a larger more lush lot with room for a large garage apartment or par 3. The charm of the 1940’s is noted in the charming bones of the house. Finished upstairs offers a master and one additional bedroom, Ofc or nursery. Main offers hardwoods, eat-in kitchen and family room. Giant deck - easily converted to a wonderful screened porch overlooking grand yard! Walk or golf cart to lake, park and pool. Tier 1 - Museum School (lottery).
FMLS #5991566
May 4, 2018
Sold
$409,000
$248/sq ft
Apr 14, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2018
Listed
$389,900
$236/sq ft
Don't miss this Quaint four bedroom and two bath cottage in the heart of Avondale Estates. The backyard alone will make you the envy of all of your friends! Two big bedrooms downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs, including the master. Hardwood throughout. Sweet eat in kitchen overlooking huge back deck, fire pit patio and backyard! Amazing location, eligible for museum school lottery.
GAMLS #8356362
May 4, 2018
Sold
$409,000
$248/sq ft
Apr 14, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2018
Listed
$389,000
$236/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 26, 2006
Sold
$265,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2001
Sold
$170,600
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 1985
Sold
$36,600
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,469 (+6.9%)
$66,040 + $171,000
$237,040
2024
$7,925 (+13.0%)
$66,040 + $171,000
$237,040
2023
$7,011 (−9.3%)
$66,040 + $151,120
$217,160
2022
$7,734 (+456.5%)
$52,000 + $150,360
$202,360
2021
$1,390 (−10.7%)
$52,000 + $70,200
$122,200
2020
$1,556 (−8.0%)
$52,000 + $70,200
$122,200
2019
$1,692 (−54.0%)
$52,000 + $69,480
$121,480
2018
$3,679 (−18.3%)
$25,000 + $69,000
$94,000
2017
$4,502 (+19.8%)
$25,000 + $69,000
$94,000
2016
$3,759 (+3.5%)
$25,000 + $66,640
$91,640
2014
$3,632 (+60.7%)
$25,000 + $63,480
$88,480
2013
$2,260 (−0.8%)
$24,960 + $31,000
$55,960
2012
$2,278 (−30.2%)
$24,960 + $31,000
$55,960
2011
$3,263 (+5.4%)
$29,200 + $49,560
$78,760
2010
$3,095 (+12.3%)
$26,840 + $51,920
$78,760
2008
$2,755
Tax history for 3170 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,469 (+6.9%)
$66,040 + $171,000
$237,040
2024
$7,925 (+13.0%)
$66,040 + $171,000
$237,040
2023
$7,011 (−9.3%)
$66,040 + $151,120
$217,160
2022
$7,734 (+456.5%)
$52,000 + $150,360
$202,360
2021
$1,390 (−10.7%)
$52,000 + $70,200
$122,200
2020
$1,556 (−8.0%)
$52,000 + $70,200
$122,200
2019
$1,692 (−54.0%)
$52,000 + $69,480
$121,480
2018
$3,679 (−18.3%)
$25,000 + $69,000
$94,000
2017
$4,502 (+19.8%)
$25,000 + $69,000
$94,000
2016
$3,759 (+3.5%)
$25,000 + $66,640
$91,640
2014
$3,632 (+60.7%)
$25,000 + $63,480
$88,480
2013
$2,260 (−0.8%)
$24,960 + $31,000
$55,960
2012
$2,278 (−30.2%)
$24,960 + $31,000
$55,960
2011
$3,263 (+5.4%)
$29,200 + $49,560
$78,760
2010
$3,095 (+12.3%)
$26,840 + $51,920
$78,760
2008
$2,755
*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
1
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,557
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 250 03 009
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: E College Avenue into Avondale Estates - right onto Stratford Road and left onto Kensington Road. Home is one block on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,557
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 250 03 009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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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