The perfect cottage style home nestled in the historic section of Avondale Estates! Location is key! The home is located on Berkeley Road (a half block short walk to Lake Avondale). This simple treasure of a home has been in the same family for over 50 years and well cared for and loved. The bright living and dining room are the perfect place for family gatherings. The kitchen was updated in the 1990's and have raised height counter, nice cabinets, and tons or storage. The home features an enclosed porch in the middle of the back of the home offering a den or family room overlooking the lush back yard. Split floor plan offers lots of possibilities of which room could be your master. Pristine tile bathrooms compliment the original feel of a late 40's early 50's home (tax records are incorrect. Home was not built in 1920). The basement was finished to include a granite fireplace great room and a finished office below. Laundry are in the dry basement and the single drive around garage offers additional unfinished storage too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Reimer• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Bought with Carol Reimer• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Source:FMLS #7216197
Redfin Estimate
$652,236
$72K since sold in May 2023$77K since July
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This home's estimate is 23.4% higher than the average sale price ($529K) of 6 comparable homes.
The perfect cottage style home nestled in the historic section of Avondale Estates! Location is key! The home is located on Berkeley Road (a half block short walk to Lake Avondale). This simple treasure of a home has been in the same family for over 50 years and well cared for and loved. The bright living and dining room are the perfect place for family gatherings. The kitchen was updated in the 1990's and have raised height counter, nice cabinets, and tons or storage. The home features an enclosed porch in the middle of the back of the home offering a den or family room overlooking the lush back yard. Split floor plan offers lots of possibilities of which room could be your master. Pristine tile bathrooms compliment the original feel of a late 40's early 50's home (tax records are incorrect. Home was not built in 1920). The basement was finished to include a granite fireplace great room and a finished office below. Laundry are in the dry basement and the single drive around garage offers additional unfinished storage too.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,164 (+4.6%)
$73,960 + $153,920
$227,880
2024
$7,803 (+172.0%)
$73,960 + $153,920
$227,880
2023
$2,869 (−69.2%)
$73,960 + $139,760
$213,720
2022
$9,306 (+8.5%)
$66,000 + $121,800
$187,800
2021
$8,573 (+1.2%)
$66,000 + $106,320
$172,320
2020
$8,474 (+38.4%)
$66,000 + $106,320
$172,320
2019
$6,121 (+5.0%)
$66,000 + $103,760
$169,760
2018
$5,833 (+8.2%)
$30,120 + $126,200
$156,320
2017
$5,390 (+3.4%)
$30,120 + $126,200
$156,320
2016
$5,210 (+18.8%)
$30,120 + $100,080
$130,200
2014
$4,386 (+20.4%)
$30,120 + $82,440
$112,560
2012
$3,644 (−11.6%)
$49,880 + $38,120
$88,000
2011
$4,121 (+5.7%)
$30,120 + $67,800
$97,920
2010
$3,897 (+9.8%)
$30,120 + $67,800
$97,920
2008
$3,549
Tax history for 49 Berkeley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,164 (+4.6%)
$73,960 + $153,920
$227,880
2024
$7,803 (+172.0%)
$73,960 + $153,920
$227,880
2023
$2,869 (−69.2%)
$73,960 + $139,760
$213,720
2022
$9,306 (+8.5%)
$66,000 + $121,800
$187,800
2021
$8,573 (+1.2%)
$66,000 + $106,320
$172,320
2020
$8,474 (+38.4%)
$66,000 + $106,320
$172,320
2019
$6,121 (+5.0%)
$66,000 + $103,760
$169,760
2018
$5,833 (+8.2%)
$30,120 + $126,200
$156,320
2017
$5,390 (+3.4%)
$30,120 + $126,200
$156,320
2016
$5,210 (+18.8%)
$30,120 + $100,080
$130,200
2014
$4,386 (+20.4%)
$30,120 + $82,440
$112,560
2012
$3,644 (−11.6%)
$49,880 + $38,120
$88,000
2011
$4,121 (+5.7%)
$30,120 + $67,800
$97,920
2010
$3,897 (+9.8%)
$30,120 + $67,800
$97,920
2008
$3,549
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,658
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 232 10 062
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 Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No One Above
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
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 Ave into the City of Avondale Estates and follow GPS to Berkeley Road.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
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Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,658
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 232 10 062
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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