Built in 1920, this charming Craftsman is filled with character, natural light, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel at home the moment you walk through the door. The inviting screened front porch is the heart of the home, offering plenty of space for both dining and lounging. A perfect place to linger over coffee, share a meal, or catch up with neighbors. Inside, original heart pine floors and original windows with airplane glass inserts showcase the home's historic character while adding to its comfort and charm. The main level offers an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious living room opening to the dining room. The large kitchen is bright and functional, featuring quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry, and abundant storage. The spacious breakfast room offers plenty of room for a dining table and chairs as well as a comfortable sofa, creating a versatile space for casual meals, morning coffee, or curling up with a good book or the newspaper while enjoying views of the back deck and backyard. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main level. A piano tucked into a cozy nook beneath the staircase adds another delightful touch of personality. Upstairs, the light-filled loft illuminated by skylights offers room for lounging, reading, play, a home office, or whatever your life requires, along with additional storage. The staircase itself is a charming focal point, with Spoonflower wallpaper adorning the stair treads. Hardwood floors continue throughout the upper level. The spacious primary bedroom connects to a full bathroom with a double vanity and jetted tub, while the additional upstairs bedroom enjoys its own private ensuite bathroom. Outside the back deck overlooks the level, fully fenced backyard. The storage shed provides space to store bikes and lawn equipment. A gate provides convenient access to the two-car off-street parking area from the alley. Nestled in Lenox Place, this home puts you within easy reach of Oakhurst Village, Downtown Decatur, local schools, MARTA, the PATH, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood gathering spots. It's a location that makes it easy to enjoy both the community around you and the quiet comforts of this special home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$387Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by AMY WIDENER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Adair Park, located between Lee Street SW and Metropolitan Parkway SW, is a historic and residential Atlanta neighborhood with a leafy central park and early-20th-century bungalows. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Adair Park and the sidewalks along Catherine Street SW, where porch-front homes frame dog walks and evening strolls. A short ride away, the Warehouse Row corridor at Lee + White brings a cluster of taprooms and food counters into former industrial buildings. Monday Night Garage and Wild Heaven Beer anchor the scene with patios and event calendars. The BeltLine’s Westside Trail adds a linear route for biking and running, linking pocket parks and murals.
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Offer insights
116 Drexel Ave · $850,000
$858K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $858K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bookcases
Crown molding
Double vanity
Entrance foyer
9 ft ceilings on upper level
10 ft ceilings on main level
Window treatments
Wood window frames
No shared/common walls
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on main level
Two bedrooms on upper level
Roommate floor plan
Split bedroom plan
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One main-level bathroom
Two full bathrooms on upper level
Master bath with double vanity, tub/shower combo and whirlpool tub
Kitchen
Breakfast room
White cabinets
Pantry
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in kitchen
Laundry closet on main level
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central air
Ceiling fans
Electric cooling
Forced air heating
Floor furnace
Natural gas heating
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Private yard
Fenced back yard with wood privacy fencing
Deck
Front porch
Patio (screened)
Gas grill
Rain gutters
Rain barrel/cistern(s)
Yard storage and shed(s)
Home design
Two-level home
Wood siding
Metal roof
Crawl space foundation (brick/mortar)
Resale property
Parking
Parking pad for two vehicles
Construction
Wood siding construction
Metal roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110 volt electrical service
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
HOA & community
Dog park
Near public transport
Near schools
Near shopping
Near trails/greenway
Park and playground nearby
Sidewalks and street lights
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Built in 1920, this charming Craftsman is filled with character, natural light, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel at home the moment you walk through the door. The inviting screened front porch is the heart of the home, offering plenty of space for both dining and lounging. A perfect place to linger over coffee, share a meal, or catch up with neighbors. Inside, original heart pine floors and original windows with airplane glass inserts showcase the home's historic character while adding to its comfort and charm. The main level offers an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious living room opening to the dining room. The large kitchen is bright and functional, featuring quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry, and abundant storage. The spacious breakfast room offers plenty of room for a dining table and chairs as well as a comfortable sofa, creating a versatile space for casual meals, morning coffee, or curling up with a good book or the newspaper while enjoying views of the back deck and backyard. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main level. A piano tucked into a cozy nook beneath the staircase adds another delightful touch of personality. Upstairs, the light-filled loft illuminated by skylights offers room for lounging, reading, play, a home office, or whatever your life requires, along with additional storage. The staircase itself is a charming focal point, with Spoonflower wallpaper adorning the stair treads. Hardwood floors continue throughout the upper level. The spacious primary bedroom connects to a full bathroom with a double vanity and jetted tub, while the additional upstairs bedroom enjoys its own private ensuite bathroom. Outside the back deck overlooks the level, fully fenced backyard. The storage shed provides space to store bikes and lawn equipment. A gate provides convenient access to the two-car off-street parking area from the alley. Nestled in Lenox Place, this home puts you within easy reach of Oakhurst Village, Downtown Decatur, local schools, MARTA, the PATH, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood gathering spots. It's a location that makes it easy to enjoy both the community around you and the quiet comforts of this special home.
TURBOTENANT #1
Sep 3, 2023
Rental Removed
$4,800
$2/sq ft
Aug 29, 2023
Price Changed
$4,800
$2/sq ft
Aug 17, 2023
Listed for Rent
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Aug 13, 2023
Rental Removed
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Aug 2, 2023
Listed for Rent
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Jul 15, 2023
Rental Removed
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Public Records
Aug 12, 2002
Sold
$330,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1997
Sold
$85,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1988
Sold
$69,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1984
Sold
$59,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1982
Sold
$28,100
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,335 (+7.3%)
$93,280 + $178,840
$272,120
2024
$10,563 (−44.8%)
$93,280 + $178,840
$272,120
2023
$19,130 (+96.6%)
$93,280 + $160,960
$254,240
2022
$9,730 (−47.6%)
$91,760 + $126,600
$218,360
2021
$18,551 (+107.8%)
$35,720 + $174,440
$210,160
2020
$8,927 (+5.6%)
$35,720 + $174,440
$210,160
2019
$8,452 (+8.2%)
$35,720 + $158,160
$193,880
2018
$7,809 (+1.8%)
$35,720 + $148,240
$183,960
2017
$7,670 (+73.3%)
$35,720 + $148,240
$183,960
2016
$4,426 (+16.7%)
$35,720 + $135,080
$170,800
2014
$3,793 (+7.8%)
$35,720 + $134,480
$170,200
2013
$3,518 (+356.5%)
$35,736 + $107,744
$143,480
2012
$771 (−81.1%)
$68,680 + $74,800
$143,480
2011
$4,080 (+481.5%)
$35,720 + $107,760
$143,480
2010
$702 (+11.9%)
$35,720 + $107,760
$143,480
2008
$627
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,719
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,719
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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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