Welcome home to an abundance of spaces! From the original part of the house to the suite addition, there's plenty of room to create the functionality you need! Light-filled living/dining leads you to the kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite. Several options on how to use the bedrooms, with opportunities for home office(s). Owners recently added a private suite for use by frequently visiting parents. This space is also rentable, or remove the kitchen cabinetry and appliances to create a large sitting room for oversized Master suite! Huge corner lot with very private back yard, patio and screen porch, plus plenty of off-street parking. A quick walk to Medlock Park and The Path, and very convenient to Emory/CDC/CHOA, Downtown Decatur, major retail and restaurants, and major roads. Note that current taxes do not reflect homestead exemption.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Cory Co Real Estate Group• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Cory Ditman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Marcus Shannon• Compass
Source:FMLS #6796286
Redfin Estimate
$576,259
$117K since sold in December 2020$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($643K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome home to an abundance of spaces! From the original part of the house to the suite addition, there's plenty of room to create the functionality you need! Light-filled living/dining leads you to the kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite. Several options on how to use the bedrooms, with opportunities for home office(s). Owners recently added a private suite for use by frequently visiting parents. This space is also rentable, or remove the kitchen cabinetry and appliances to create a large sitting room for oversized Master suite!Huge corner lot with very private back yard, patio and screen porch, plus plenty of off-street parking. A quick walk to Medlock Park and The Path, and very convenient to Emory/CDC/CHOA, Downtown Decatur, major retail and restaurants, and major roads.
FMLS #5210058
Aug 6, 2014
Price Changed
$177,500
$91/sq ft
Jan 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 18, 2013
Sold
$177,500
$91/sq ft
Dec 18, 2013
Price Changed
$185,000
$95/sq ft
Dec 14, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2013
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2013
Price Changed
$185,000
$95/sq ft
Oct 17, 2013
Listed
$190,000
$97/sq ft
Updated ranch convenient to Emory/CDC in a great school district. New roof, new deck on a spacious private corner lot. Newly finished hardwood floors throughout the home. Private lot includes room for gardening, entertaining and relaxing. Carport opens to mudroom/laundry room. Home boosts carport, parking pad, level driveway and storage shed.
Public Records
Dec 24, 2013
Sold
$177,500
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 2012
Sold
$170,000
$87/sq ft
FMLS #5047530
Nov 13, 2012
Price Changed
$170,000
$87/sq ft
Nov 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2012
Sold
$170,000
$87/sq ft
Nov 7, 2012
Price Changed
$179,999
$92/sq ft
Oct 18, 2012
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2012
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2012
Price Changed
$179,999
$92/sq ft
Sep 5, 2012
Price Changed
$189,900
$97/sq ft
Aug 8, 2012
Price Changed
$199,000
$102/sq ft
Jul 28, 2012
Listed
$209,900
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 1995
Sold
$119,900
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1990
Sold
$93,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,020 (−11.7%)
$44,680 + $173,080
$217,760
2024
$6,821 (+20.1%)
$44,680 + $173,080
$217,760
2023
$5,678 (−9.5%)
$44,680 + $162,760
$207,440
2022
$6,275 (−12.8%)
$43,882 + $138,958
$182,840
2021
$7,199 (+6.2%)
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
2020
$6,777 (+5.5%)
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
2019
$6,424 (+1.8%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2018
$6,313 (+70.1%)
$44,000 + $87,440
$131,440
2017
$3,711 (+3.9%)
$44,000 + $87,440
$131,440
2016
$3,572 (−0.6%)
$19,880 + $52,400
$72,280
2014
$3,592 (+6.7%)
$19,880 + $56,640
$76,520
2013
$3,367 (+48.0%)
$19,880 + $46,040
$65,920
2012
$2,274 (−17.9%)
$19,880 + $46,400
$66,280
2011
$2,771 (+10.5%)
$24,120 + $54,320
$78,440
2010
$2,508 (+12.7%)
$24,920 + $53,520
$78,440
2008
$2,226
Tax history for 1161 Willivee Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,020 (−11.7%)
$44,680 + $173,080
$217,760
2024
$6,821 (+20.1%)
$44,680 + $173,080
$217,760
2023
$5,678 (−9.5%)
$44,680 + $162,760
$207,440
2022
$6,275 (−12.8%)
$43,882 + $138,958
$182,840
2021
$7,199 (+6.2%)
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
2020
$6,777 (+5.5%)
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
2019
$6,424 (+1.8%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2018
$6,313 (+70.1%)
$44,000 + $87,440
$131,440
2017
$3,711 (+3.9%)
$44,000 + $87,440
$131,440
2016
$3,572 (−0.6%)
$19,880 + $52,400
$72,280
2014
$3,592 (+6.7%)
$19,880 + $56,640
$76,520
2013
$3,367 (+48.0%)
$19,880 + $46,040
$65,920
2012
$2,274 (−17.9%)
$19,880 + $46,400
$66,280
2011
$2,771 (+10.5%)
$24,120 + $54,320
$78,440
2010
$2,508 (+12.7%)
$24,920 + $53,520
$78,440
2008
$2,226
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,842
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 102 08 006
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
# of Total Parking: 5
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Sitting Room
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, go North on Clairemont to Right on Desmond to Left on Willivee, Left on Willivee again at the split, house on Right. From I-85, go East on N Druid Hills Rd. to Right on Willivee, house on Left.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,842
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 102 08 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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