Beautiful two-story bungalow on idyllic street. Features include hardwood floors throughout, sun-filled living spaces, high ceilings and classic charm. Master bedroom with dual closets. Great curb appeal, professional landscaping and spacious backyard for entertaining. With prime walkability to parks, schools and downtown Decatur, this house is a rare gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by BRYANT GRESHAM• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Listed by ALAN Hanratty• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with LINDA LEHSTEN• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #6005838
Redfin Estimate
$920,800
$291K since sold in August 2018$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($851K) of 5 comparable homes.
Open House 6/24 2p-4p Beautiful two-story bungalow on idyllic street. Features include hardwood floors throughout, sun-filled living spaces, high ceilings and classic charm. Master bedroom with dual closets. Great curb appeal, professional landscaping and spacious backyard for entertaining. With prime walkability to parks, schools and downtown Decatur, this house is a rare gem!
Public Records
Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$370,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1996
Sold
$165,500
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1980
Sold
$53,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,847 (+8.5%)
$93,280 + $263,120
$356,400
2024
$13,689 (+7.2%)
$93,280 + $263,120
$356,400
2023
$12,765 (+13.8%)
$93,280 + $236,080
$329,360
2022
$11,213 (+3.0%)
$91,760 + $179,360
$271,120
2021
$10,885 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $208,360
$244,080
2020
$10,904 (+4.9%)
$35,720 + $208,360
$244,080
2019
$10,394 (+15.3%)
$35,720 + $202,880
$238,600
2018
$9,013
$35,720 + $178,160
$213,880
2017
$9,011 (+93.8%)
$35,720 + $178,160
$213,880
2016
$4,649 (+21.1%)
$35,720 + $159,600
$195,320
2014
$3,839 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $145,080
$180,800
2013
$3,845 (+392.7%)
$35,736 + $109,464
$145,200
2012
$780 (−81.1%)
$68,680 + $76,520
$145,200
2011
$4,127 (+480.8%)
$35,720 + $109,480
$145,200
2010
$711 (+11.8%)
$35,720 + $109,480
$145,200
2008
$636
Tax history for 118 Emerson Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,847 (+8.5%)
$93,280 + $263,120
$356,400
2024
$13,689 (+7.2%)
$93,280 + $263,120
$356,400
2023
$12,765 (+13.8%)
$93,280 + $236,080
$329,360
2022
$11,213 (+3.0%)
$91,760 + $179,360
$271,120
2021
$10,885 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $208,360
$244,080
2020
$10,904 (+4.9%)
$35,720 + $208,360
$244,080
2019
$10,394 (+15.3%)
$35,720 + $202,880
$238,600
2018
$9,013
$35,720 + $178,160
$213,880
2017
$9,011 (+93.8%)
$35,720 + $178,160
$213,880
2016
$4,649 (+21.1%)
$35,720 + $159,600
$195,320
2014
$3,839 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $145,080
$180,800
2013
$3,845 (+392.7%)
$35,736 + $109,464
$145,200
2012
$780 (−81.1%)
$68,680 + $76,520
$145,200
2011
$4,127 (+480.8%)
$35,720 + $109,480
$145,200
2010
$711 (+11.8%)
$35,720 + $109,480
$145,200
2008
$636
*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
3
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,351
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 171
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, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Sun Room, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Ponce to Drexel to Emerson
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,351
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 171
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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