Gorgeous 3 bdrm/2bth Decatur Charmer w large screened in porch located in the Sought After Forrest Hills Neighborhood & Museum Charter School District. Home features Beautiful Hardwoods, Gourmet kitchen w/ gas stove, Custom tile backsplash, Granite cntrtps, SS Appliances, breakfast bar, fireplace, whole home water filtration system (culligan), smooth ceilings, Custom made aluminum clad windows, Large 20" high tub, & more! Entertain on deck overlooking HUGE fenced yard (GREAT FOR GARDENING), Minutes from Downtown Decatur, Emory, Agnes Scott, & CDC. Must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
Listed by JOHN BAILEY• John Bailey Realty, Inc.
Bought with Carol Cranford• RE/MAX Around Atlanta Realty
Source:FMLS #5878940
Redfin Estimate
$530,481
$155K since sold in August 2017$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($503K) of 5 comparable homes.
Gorgeous 3 bdrm/2bth Decatur Charmer w large screened in porch located in the Sought After Forrest Hills Neighborhood & Museum Charter School District. Home features Beautiful Hardwoods, Gourmet kitchen w/ gas stove, Custom tile backsplash, Granite cntrtps, SS Appliances, breakfast bar, fireplace, whole home water filtration system (culligan), smooth ceilings, Custom made aluminum clad windows, Large 20" high tub, & more! Entertain on deck overlooking HUGE fenced yard (GREAT FOR GARDENING), Minutes from Downtown Decatur, Emory, Agnes Scott, & CDC. Must see!
FMLS #5878940
Aug 25, 2017
Sold
$375,000
Jul 18, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 14, 2017
Listed
$389,900
Public Records
Oct 13, 1993
Sold
$78,600
Public Records
Jun 2, 1986
Sold
$49,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,464 (+1.4%)
$58,120 + $105,880
$164,000
2024
$4,403 (+32.4%)
$58,120 + $105,880
$164,000
2023
$3,326 (−14.5%)
$58,120 + $98,880
$157,000
2022
$3,892 (+4.1%)
$40,000 + $97,000
$137,000
2021
$3,738 (+4.7%)
$40,000 + $90,320
$130,320
2020
$3,571 (−5.8%)
$40,000 + $90,320
$130,320
2019
$3,789 (+3.9%)
$40,000 + $93,400
$133,400
2018
$3,646 (+55.0%)
$19,520 + $107,760
$127,280
2017
$2,353 (−4.5%)
$19,520 + $107,760
$127,280
2016
$2,464 (+32.6%)
$19,320 + $53,280
$72,600
2014
$1,858 (−10.6%)
$19,320 + $45,200
$64,520
2013
$2,078 (+29.6%)
$43,320 + $20,600
$63,920
2012
$1,604 (−41.4%)
$22,200 + $25,080
$47,280
2011
$2,737 (+10.6%)
$21,880 + $56,120
$78,000
2010
$2,475 (+12.9%)
$21,880 + $56,120
$78,000
2008
$2,192
Tax history for 1141 Russell Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,464 (+1.4%)
$58,120 + $105,880
$164,000
2024
$4,403 (+32.4%)
$58,120 + $105,880
$164,000
2023
$3,326 (−14.5%)
$58,120 + $98,880
$157,000
2022
$3,892 (+4.1%)
$40,000 + $97,000
$137,000
2021
$3,738 (+4.7%)
$40,000 + $90,320
$130,320
2020
$3,571 (−5.8%)
$40,000 + $90,320
$130,320
2019
$3,789 (+3.9%)
$40,000 + $93,400
$133,400
2018
$3,646 (+55.0%)
$19,520 + $107,760
$127,280
2017
$2,353 (−4.5%)
$19,520 + $107,760
$127,280
2016
$2,464 (+32.6%)
$19,320 + $53,280
$72,600
2014
$1,858 (−10.6%)
$19,320 + $45,200
$64,520
2013
$2,078 (+29.6%)
$43,320 + $20,600
$63,920
2012
$1,604 (−41.4%)
$22,200 + $25,080
$47,280
2011
$2,737 (+10.6%)
$21,880 + $56,120
$78,000
2010
$2,475 (+12.9%)
$21,880 + $56,120
$78,000
2008
$2,192
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,257
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 15 021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Directions: From Downtown Decatur go South on Columbia Drive pass over E. College, pass the Seminary, and 2nd left after Katie Kerr.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,257
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 15 021
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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