Rare find -four sides brick entire home updated, beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen with granite and stainless appliances w/plenty of room to prepare great meals for friends and family, Addition on rear features a huge family room which opens to a level rear lot with privacy fence. Approx 2 miles from downtown Decatur with great shopping and restaurants. Smooth ceilings. Spacious Master bath totally updated. Separate laundry room. Home is filled with light and has an easy flow. Easy access to 285. Move in ready !!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by TERRE SLAUGHTER• REMAX Around Atlanta
Bought with Stephen Shull• Exit Team Realty
Source:FMLS #5951151
Redfin Estimate
$558,791
$187K since sold in April 2018$20K since July
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This home's estimate is 22.3% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 5 comparable homes.
Rare find - entire home updated, beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen with granite and stainless appliances w/plenty of room to prepare great meals for friends and family, Addition on rear features a huge family room which opens to a level rear lot with privacy fence. Approx 2 miles from downtown Decatur with great shopping and restaurants. Smooth ceilings. Spacious Master bath totally updated. Separate laundry room. Home is filled with light and has an easy flow. Easy access to 285. Move in ready !!!
GAMLS #3176168
Nov 4, 2014
Price Changed
$229,750
$138/sq ft
Apr 19, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 19, 2012
Sold
$229,750
$138/sq ft
Apr 19, 2012
Price Changed
$234,900
$141/sq ft
Jan 21, 2012
Listed
$234,900
$141/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL 4 SIDED BRICK HOME WITH GORGEOUS HDWDS, MOVE-IN READY! LOCATED IN THE SOUGHT AFTER FORREST HILLS NEW KITCHEN FEATURING GRANITE COUNTERS S/S LG APPLIANCE
Public Records
Aug 15, 2012
Sold
$229,600
$138/sq ft
FMLS #4315561
Apr 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2012
Sold
$229,750
$138/sq ft
Mar 10, 2012
Pending
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Jan 19, 2012
Listed
$234,900
$141/sq ft
GAMLS #3132012
Jan 21, 2012
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2011
Listed
$249,900
$150/sq ft
FMLS #3694822
Jul 28, 2008
Sold
$243,500
$146/sq ft
Apr 17, 2008
Listed
$249,900
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 2003
Sold
$204,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 1989
Sold
$76,800
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1984
Sold
$55,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,564 (+0.2%)
$58,120 + $125,960
$184,080
2024
$5,552 (+26.0%)
$58,120 + $125,960
$184,080
2023
$4,407 (−14.3%)
$58,120 + $115,840
$173,960
2022
$5,144 (+10.9%)
$40,000 + $116,600
$156,600
2021
$4,639 (−10.0%)
$40,000 + $96,400
$136,400
2020
$5,154 (+5.0%)
$40,000 + $96,400
$136,400
2019
$4,910 (+22.9%)
$39,520 + $109,080
$148,600
2018
$3,995 (+21.2%)
$19,520 + $120,360
$139,880
2017
$3,297
$19,520 + $120,360
$139,880
2016
$3,294 (+4.9%)
$19,520 + $88,360
$107,880
2014
$3,140 (+30.2%)
$19,520 + $78,520
$98,040
2013
$2,412 (−52.5%)
$43,760 + $31,000
$74,760
2012
$5,082 (+3.5%)
$22,440 + $82,040
$104,480
2011
$4,908 (+10.0%)
$22,120 + $80,680
$102,800
2010
$4,461 (+74.1%)
$25,154 + $77,646
$102,800
2008
$2,563
Tax history for 1162 Russell Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,564 (+0.2%)
$58,120 + $125,960
$184,080
2024
$5,552 (+26.0%)
$58,120 + $125,960
$184,080
2023
$4,407 (−14.3%)
$58,120 + $115,840
$173,960
2022
$5,144 (+10.9%)
$40,000 + $116,600
$156,600
2021
$4,639 (−10.0%)
$40,000 + $96,400
$136,400
2020
$5,154 (+5.0%)
$40,000 + $96,400
$136,400
2019
$4,910 (+22.9%)
$39,520 + $109,080
$148,600
2018
$3,995 (+21.2%)
$19,520 + $120,360
$139,880
2017
$3,297
$19,520 + $120,360
$139,880
2016
$3,294 (+4.9%)
$19,520 + $88,360
$107,880
2014
$3,140 (+30.2%)
$19,520 + $78,520
$98,040
2013
$2,412 (−52.5%)
$43,760 + $31,000
$74,760
2012
$5,082 (+3.5%)
$22,440 + $82,040
$104,480
2011
$4,908 (+10.0%)
$22,120 + $80,680
$102,800
2010
$4,461 (+74.1%)
$25,154 + $77,646
$102,800
2008
$2,563
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,665
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 14 004
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 Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur Square take E. Ponce De Leon Ave to right on Commerce Dr. cross over E. College Ave. Turn right on Russell Drive or from Downtown Decatur south on Columbia to left on Russell Drive
Road Surface Type: Paved
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Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,665
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 14 004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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