If you are an Investor looking for a great buy and hold in Decatur- Agnes Scott area, this is your opportunity! Cottage Living in Decatur Awaits! This three-bedroom, three full bath home is brimming with character and charm, blending timeless cottage style with modern comfort. Step inside to discover: Inviting spaces with warm hardwood floors, natural light, and thoughtful details throughout. A chef's kitchen with updated appliances and plenty of counter space for entertaining. Outdoor appeal with a private yard perfect for morning coffee, gardening, or evening gatherings. Prime location just minutes from Decatur Square, local shops, dining, and MARTA access. This home offers the perfect mix of cozy living and city convenience-ideal for anyone seeking a vibrant lifestyle in one of Atlanta's most beloved neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$343Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ROBIN FISHER• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
College Heights, located between Agnes Scott College and Downtown Decatur, is a residential and academic Decatur neighborhood with leafy sidewalks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Agnes Scott College quad along E College Ave, where brick academic halls, shaded lawns, and steady foot traffic set a collegiate cadence. Craftsman bungalows and classic brick homes line calm streets, with pocket greens and front-porch streetscapes shaping the daily rhythm. Agnes Scott College anchors the area’s cultural calendar, while nearby Decatur Square adds independent flavor through Eddie’s Attic and the Decatur Book Festival. MARTA rail at Decatur Station links the neighborhood to the wider metro without changing its quiet, walkable feel.
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Offer insights
1038 S Candler St S · $585,000
$579K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $579K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
191 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in bookcases
High-speed internet available
Walk-in closets
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the main level
Two main-level bedrooms
One upper-level bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms total
Two full bathrooms on the main level
One full bathroom on the upper level
Master bathroom has shower-only configuration
Kitchen
Open view to the family room
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in hall laundry closet
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Back yard fencing
Deck
Screened porch
Home design
One and one-half story home
Fee simple ownership
Resale property
Parking
Garage faces rear
Garage faces side
Construction
Cedar and cement siding with concrete elements
Composition roof
Block foundation
Built using conventional construction materials
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Cable available
Phone service available
Electric service (other)
Electricity and solar
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If you are an Investor looking for a great buy and hold in Decatur- Agnes Scott area, this is your opportunity! Cottage Living in Decatur Awaits! This three-bedroom, three full bath home is brimming with character and charm, blending timeless cottage style with modern comfort. Step inside to discover: Inviting spaces with warm hardwood floors, natural light, and thoughtful details throughout. A chef's kitchen with updated appliances and plenty of counter space for entertaining. Outdoor appeal with a private yard perfect for morning coffee, gardening, or evening gatherings. Prime location just minutes from Decatur Square, local shops, dining, and MARTA access. This home offers the perfect mix of cozy living and city convenience-ideal for anyone seeking a vibrant lifestyle in one of Atlanta's most beloved neighborhoods.
RENTSPREE #1
Feb 19, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Feb 1, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$2/sq ft
FMLS #7693677
Mar 5, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Jan 31, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Dec 21, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$2/sq ft
GAMLS #9052549
Nov 17, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$227/sq ft
Oct 25, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 22, 2021
Price Changed
$395,000
$232/sq ft
Oct 7, 2021
Price Changed
$419,900
$246/sq ft
Sep 17, 2021
Listed
$439,900
$258/sq ft
FMLS #6945737
Nov 23, 2021
Sold
$387,000
$227/sq ft
Nov 2, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 22, 2021
Price Changed
$395,000
$232/sq ft
Oct 8, 2021
Price Changed
$419,900
$246/sq ft
Sep 15, 2021
Listed
$439,900
$258/sq ft
Welcome home to your charming bungalow in the City of Decatur. This home features a great floorplan. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors lead you through the living room with a gas fireplace into the separate dining room and kitchen. Main floor features the master bedroom and bathroom, a large family room that gives access to a beautiful screened in porch. Sit and relax on your screened porch overlooking the private flat backyard. The third bedroom and bath are located in the attic, perfect space for an office or playroom. Finish the upstairs area to your taste and customize it to your needs. Ride your bike to Oakhurst Village, downtown Decatur, McKoy Park/ Pool. Walk to Dearborn Trail by the creek steps away from Dearborn Park. This cozy home is located in the City of Decatur School District.
GAMLS #9007593
Sep 16, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2021
Price Changed
$460,000
$270/sq ft
Jul 1, 2021
Listed
$500,000
$293/sq ft
FMLS #6906698
Sep 16, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2021
Price Changed
$460,000
$270/sq ft
Jul 22, 2021
Price Changed
$475,000
$279/sq ft
Jun 25, 2021
Listed
$500,000
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2006
Sold
$290,000
$170/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 1989
Sold
$41,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,986 (+4.1%)
$116,440 + $135,840
$252,280
2024
$13,439 (+5.1%)
$116,440 + $135,840
$252,280
2023
$12,787 (+6.6%)
$116,440 + $134,000
$250,440
2022
$11,999 (−34.5%)
$148,760 + $61,000
$209,760
2021
$18,327 (+96.1%)
$21,720 + $184,400
$206,120
2020
$9,346 (+5.2%)
$21,720 + $184,400
$206,120
2019
$8,885 (+36.6%)
$21,720 + $182,600
$204,320
2018
$6,506 (−20.2%)
$21,720 + $131,480
$153,200
2017
$8,154 (+86.3%)
$21,720 + $131,480
$153,200
2016
$4,376 (+42.5%)
$21,720 + $156,520
$178,240
2014
$3,070 (−0.3%)
$21,720 + $154,280
$176,000
2013
$3,078 (+406.0%)
$21,716 + $93,324
$115,040
2012
$608 (−81.6%)
$54,360 + $60,680
$115,040
2011
$3,298 (+495.5%)
$33,720 + $81,320
$115,040
2010
$554 (−55.1%)
$33,790 + $81,250
$115,040
2008
$1,232
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,705
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,705
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 203 01 066
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
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