In town living on 1.44 acres! 1938 Cottage with timeless charm and artistic character! The home has an updated kitchen, dining area, pine floors, screened in side porch and extra shelving throughout. Living room has a gas fireplace and new windows. Laundry room is off of the kitchen. Double car detached garage that is currently being used as a 20' x 24' workshop. The workshop has its own electrical panel. To the right side of the garage is an Art Studio approximately 10' x 12' with double pane windows and a metal door tucked into the woods with natural light from the windows on three sides. Don't miss the heated and covered 8' x 16' endless-swim pool approximately 6' deep as you exit the back door. Useable year-round for fitness or relaxation. Country quiet in an urban location. Expansive shade garden featuring native azaleas, oak leaf hydrangea, viburnum, iris, hellebores. Sunny garden space with fig, blueberries, clematis and room for expansion. Front yard native garden is a beautiful shade-based landscape that never needs mowing. Located in a quiet, serene enclave with a peaceful retreat-like atmosphere. Perfect for artists, gardeners, makers and anyone longing for a tranquil space that is still connected to everything the city offers. Mornings begin with birdsong drifting through the trees and sunlight filtering into your art studio. If you dream of living somewhere that sparks creativity the moment you arrive, this 1938 City of Clarkston cottage is a rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
1.44 acresLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by CAROL L FULLER• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Contact: 404-321-7400
Bought with SANDRA DURHAM• Golley Realty Group
Source:FMLS #7690100
Redfin Estimate
$303,000
$41K since sold in March 2026$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 18.9% higher than the average sale price ($255K) of 6 comparable homes.
In town living on 1.44 acres! 1938 Cottage with timeless charm and artistic character! Home has updated kitchen, dining area, pine floors, screened in side porch and extra shelving throughout. Living room has a gas fireplace and new windows. Laundry room is off of the kitchen. Double car detached garage that is currently being used as a 20' x 24' workshop. The workshop has its own electrical panel. To the right side of the garage is an Art Studio approximately 8' x 12' with double pane windows and a metal door tucked into the woods with natural light from the windows on three side. Don't miss the heated and covered 8' x 16' endless-swim pool approximately 6' deep as you exit the back door. Usable year round for fitness or relaxation. Country quiet in an urban location. Expansive shade garden featuring native azaleas, oakleaf hydrangea, viburnum, iris and hellebores. Sunny garden space with fig, blueberries, clematis and room for expansion. Front yard native garden is a beautiful shade based landscape that never needs mowing. Located in a quiet, serene enclave with a peaceful retreat-like atmosphere. Perfect for artists, gardeners, makers and anyone longing for a tranquil space that is still connected to everything the city offers. Mornings begin with birdsong drifting through the trees and sunlight filtering into your art studio. If you dream of living somewhere that sparks creativity the moment you arrive, this 1938 City of Clarkston cottage is a rare find!
Public Records
Oct 7, 1997
Sold
$55,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,725 (+9.0%)
$23,960 + $51,840
$75,800
2024
$2,501 (−2.2%)
$23,960 + $51,840
$75,800
2023
$2,556 (+27.8%)
$23,960 + $48,400
$72,360
2022
$2,001 (+31.9%)
$34,960 + $17,360
$52,320
2021
$1,517 (−1.6%)
$34,960 + $4,640
$39,600
2020
$1,542 (+11.7%)
$34,960 + $4,640
$39,600
2019
$1,381 (+105.3%)
$13,360 + $22,360
$35,720
2018
$673 (+66.0%)
$6,560 + $10,080
$16,640
2017
$405 (−55.4%)
$6,560 + $10,080
$16,640
2016
$908 (+82.0%)
$6,560 + $15,480
$22,040
2014
$499 (+8.2%)
$6,560 + $12,720
$19,280
2013
$461 (−2.2%)
$6,520 + $5,440
$11,960
2012
$471 (−29.5%)
$6,520 + $5,440
$11,960
2011
$669 (−65.5%)
$6,520 + $10,904
$17,424
2010
$1,937 (+37.9%)
$12,746 + $37,414
$50,160
2008
$1,405
Tax history for 1155 Jolly Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,725 (+9.0%)
$23,960 + $51,840
$75,800
2024
$2,501 (−2.2%)
$23,960 + $51,840
$75,800
2023
$2,556 (+27.8%)
$23,960 + $48,400
$72,360
2022
$2,001 (+31.9%)
$34,960 + $17,360
$52,320
2021
$1,517 (−1.6%)
$34,960 + $4,640
$39,600
2020
$1,542 (+11.7%)
$34,960 + $4,640
$39,600
2019
$1,381 (+105.3%)
$13,360 + $22,360
$35,720
2018
$673 (+66.0%)
$6,560 + $10,080
$16,640
2017
$405 (−55.4%)
$6,560 + $10,080
$16,640
2016
$908 (+82.0%)
$6,560 + $15,480
$22,040
2014
$499 (+8.2%)
$6,560 + $12,720
$19,280
2013
$461 (−2.2%)
$6,520 + $5,440
$11,960
2012
$471 (−29.5%)
$6,520 + $5,440
$11,960
2011
$669 (−65.5%)
$6,520 + $10,904
$17,424
2010
$1,937 (+37.9%)
$12,746 + $37,414
$50,160
2008
$1,405
*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
1.44 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
916
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 097 11 034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
NR-3
High-Density Neighborhood Residential District
The NR-3 zoning district is intended for residences at a greater density on smaller lots in order to provide for a variety of housing types, including single family detached, single-family attached, duplexes, triplexes, quadruplexes, cluster homes and condominiums. This district may also serve as a transitional zone between light commercial/office uses and districts reserved for lower density single-family uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room
Dining Room Features: Other
Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 916
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Metal
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: land lot 97 of the 18th district
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Jolly
Middle Or Junior School: Freedom - Dekalb
High School: Clarkston
Location Information
Directions: From Mell Avenue and E Ponce de Leon go north on Mell Ave to right on Jolly Ave. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 916
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 097 11 034
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Jolly Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Freedom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Clarkston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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