This WOW Cottage is all about Setting. Estate lot with stately high-ceiling home, dramatic natural light accents each room. Foyer, traditional DR/LR, adorable Sunroom office, then two stately bedrooms, vintage black & white Bath, French Cottage kitchen. Room for Pool in big flat sunny backyard, initially selected in 1939 for Decatur's most promin. Rose Gardener.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Mindy Carty• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5163908
Redfin Estimate
$1,195,744
$442K since sold in April 2025$41K since July
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This home's estimate is 161.5% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
This WOW Cottage is all about Setting. Estate lot with stately high-ceiling home, dramatic natural light accents each room. Foyer, traditional DR/LR, adorable Sunroom office, then two stately bedrooms, vintage black & white Bath, French Cottage kitchen. Room for Pool in big flat sunny backyard, initially selected in 1939 for Decatur's most promin. Rose Gardener.
Public Records
Nov 7, 1989
Sold
$139,500
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,173 (+23.6%)
$154,200 + $347,320
$501,520
2024
$17,132 (−5.7%)
$154,200 + $347,320
$501,520
2023
$18,166 (−3.7%)
$154,200 + $250,920
$405,120
2022
$18,865
$154,200 + $244,560
$398,760
2021
$18,874 (+9.2%)
$69,920 + $336,240
$406,160
2020
$17,282 (+3.5%)
$69,920 + $336,240
$406,160
2019
$16,690 (+4.6%)
$69,920 + $314,280
$384,200
2018
$15,958 (−7.4%)
$69,920 + $305,040
$374,960
2017
$17,225 (+352.3%)
$69,920 + $305,040
$374,960
2016
$3,808 (+43.6%)
$69,920 + $314,000
$383,920
2014
$2,651 (−0.2%)
$69,920
2013
$2,655 (+417.3%)
$31,980 + $66,420
$98,400
2012
$513 (−81.9%)
$76,675 + $21,725
$98,400
2011
$2,840 (+507.8%)
$32,000 + $66,400
$98,400
2010
$467 (+15.1%)
$32,000 + $66,400
$98,400
2008
$406
Tax history for 116 Mount Vernon Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,173 (+23.6%)
$154,200 + $347,320
$501,520
2024
$17,132 (−5.7%)
$154,200 + $347,320
$501,520
2023
$18,166 (−3.7%)
$154,200 + $250,920
$405,120
2022
$18,865
$154,200 + $244,560
$398,760
2021
$18,874 (+9.2%)
$69,920 + $336,240
$406,160
2020
$17,282 (+3.5%)
$69,920 + $336,240
$406,160
2019
$16,690 (+4.6%)
$69,920 + $314,280
$384,200
2018
$15,958 (−7.4%)
$69,920 + $305,040
$374,960
2017
$17,225 (+352.3%)
$69,920 + $305,040
$374,960
2016
$3,808 (+43.6%)
$69,920 + $314,000
$383,920
2014
$2,651 (−0.2%)
$69,920
2013
$2,655 (+417.3%)
$31,980 + $66,420
$98,400
2012
$513 (−81.9%)
$76,675 + $21,725
$98,400
2011
$2,840 (+507.8%)
$32,000 + $66,400
$98,400
2010
$467 (+15.1%)
$32,000 + $66,400
$98,400
2008
$406
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Traditional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JOHN THOMPSON PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 3,400
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,414
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,986
Building Sq. Ft: 3,972
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 696
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,810
Legal Lot Number: 97
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.34
Depth Footage: 207
Front Footage: 70
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 147
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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