Lovingly maintained home with a mix of original detail and modern updates. Single family home is a 3/2.5 on main level w/ partially finished basement. Upstairs is a 1BD/1BA income producing apartment with an exterior only entrance. Enter the main home through sitting room or music room w/ original hardwoods, fireplace, and built in shelving nook all open to dining/living room. Don't miss the sunlight filled bonus room off breakfast nook perfect for home office or yoga/art studio. Kitchen has separate breakfast room, newer appliances, and butcher block countertops! Don't miss the half bath in hallway! Incredible living room w/coffered ceilings & built-ins bookcase/cabinets flanking a gas log fireplace is the perfect place to entertain or relax with your family. The spacious master suite is a relaxing retreat with ample space, spa bathroom, and generous his and hers closets. Back deck with Trex boards overlooks the expansive fenced in yard where you can enjoy outdoor entertaining. Full partially finished basement is perfect location for a home gym, playroom, den, music room, and even a homemade wine cellar! The 1BR/1BA apartment with separate living room and kitchen is approx 700 sq ft, is zoned R-60 and grandfathered legal non-conforming as a duplex and functions as a single family with an accessory unit. Rent it out or use it as mother-in-law or nanny suite. Renovations in 2010 doubled the square footage and added a living room, master suite, half bath, and deck. Ideal location on a quiet street, but close to Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC, and MARTA. Walk to Westchester elementary, Hidden Cove Park, and restaurants and shop in Emory Village and Decatur!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by BETH ANN CLANIN• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with CASIE HUGHES• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6840615
Redfin Estimate
$983,283
$183K since sold in April 2021$18K since July
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This home's estimate is 11.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
Lovingly maintained home with a mix of original detail and modern updates. Single family home is a 3/2.5 on main level w/ partially finished basement. Upstairs is a 1BD/1BA income producing apartment with an exterior only entrance. Enter the main home through sitting room or music room w/ original hardwoods, fireplace, and built in shelving nook all open to dining/living room. Don't miss the sunlight filled bonus room off breakfast nook perfect for home office or yoga/art studio. Kitchen has separate breakfast room, newer appliances, and butcher block countertops! Don't miss the half bath in hallway! Incredible living room w/coffered ceilings & built-ins bookcase/cabinets flanking a gas log fireplace is the perfect place to entertain or relax with your family. The spacious master suite is a relaxing retreat with ample space, spa bathroom, and generous his and hers closets. Back deck with Trex boards overlooks the expansive fenced in yard where you can enjoy outdoor entertaining. Full partially finished basement is perfect location for a home gym, playroom, den, music room, and even a homemade wine cellar! The 1BR/1BA apartment with separate living room and kitchen is approx 700 sq ft, is zoned R-60 and grandfathered legal non-conforming as a duplex and functions as a single family with an accessory unit. Rent it out or use it as mother-in-law or nanny suite. Renovations in 2010 doubled the square footage and added a living room, master suite, half bath, and deck. Ideal location on a quiet street, but close to Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC, and MARTA. Walk to Westchester elementary, Hidden Cove Park, and restaurants and shop in Emory Village and Decatur!
FMLS #6840615
Apr 9, 2021
Sold
$800,000
$286/sq ft
Mar 2, 2021
Contingent
—
Feb 20, 2021
Listed
$795,000
$284/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2006
Sold
$367,500
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1996
Sold
$209,900
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 1995
Sold
$170,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1994
Sold
$144,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,148 (+22.9%)
$82,320 + $268,720
$351,040
2024
$12,322 (−10.0%)
$82,320 + $268,720
$351,040
2023
$13,693 (+38.2%)
$74,058 + $210,782
$284,840
2022
$9,907 (−44.5%)
$74,680 + $210,160
$284,840
2021
$17,849 (+118.8%)
$40,379 + $151,901
$192,280
2020
$8,159 (+10.7%)
$40,379 + $151,901
$192,280
2019
$7,369 (+2.2%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2018
$7,210 (+22.4%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2017
$5,888 (+72.0%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2016
$3,423 (+5.0%)
$37,120 + $78,880
$116,000
2014
$3,260 (−14.1%)
$37,120 + $78,880
$116,000
2013
$3,795 (+448.1%)
$36,720 + $79,280
$116,000
2012
$692 (−81.7%)
$80,920 + $71,760
$152,680
2011
$3,788 (+643.8%)
$36,000 + $116,680
$152,680
2010
$509 (+14.3%)
$36,000 + $78,880
$114,880
2008
$446
Tax history for 117 Chelsea Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,148 (+22.9%)
$82,320 + $268,720
$351,040
2024
$12,322 (−10.0%)
$82,320 + $268,720
$351,040
2023
$13,693 (+38.2%)
$74,058 + $210,782
$284,840
2022
$9,907 (−44.5%)
$74,680 + $210,160
$284,840
2021
$17,849 (+118.8%)
$40,379 + $151,901
$192,280
2020
$8,159 (+10.7%)
$40,379 + $151,901
$192,280
2019
$7,369 (+2.2%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2018
$7,210 (+22.4%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2017
$5,888 (+72.0%)
$36,720 + $124,920
$161,640
2016
$3,423 (+5.0%)
$37,120 + $78,880
$116,000
2014
$3,260 (−14.1%)
$37,120 + $78,880
$116,000
2013
$3,795 (+448.1%)
$36,720 + $79,280
$116,000
2012
$692 (−81.7%)
$80,920 + $71,760
$152,680
2011
$3,788 (+643.8%)
$36,000 + $116,680
$152,680
2010
$509 (+14.3%)
$36,000 + $78,880
$114,880
2008
$446
*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
3.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,800
Year built
1938
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 19 098
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Heading NE on Scott Blvd, take a Left on Coventry Rd, then a Right on Chelsea Dr. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 098
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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