Remarkable restoration of 1930's home in historic MAK district. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is being renovated by well known builders 4M Contracting working closely with the Decatur Historic Preservation Commission. First floor includes original living/dining area, side and rear porches, new gourmet kitchen, great room and master on main. Upstairs includes 3 guest/family bedrooms/bathrooms and large loft space. This home is Situated on an oversized lot just steps from Agnes Scott College.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MICHAEL REDWINE• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Bought with MICHAEL REDWINE• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Source:FMLS #4173916
Redfin Estimate
$1,182,900
$588K since sold in March 2012$23K since September
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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.
Remarkable restoration of 1930's home in historic MAK district. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is being renovated by well known builders 4M Contracting working closely with the Decatur Historic Preservation Commission. First floor includes original living/dining area, side and rear porches, new gourmet kitchen, great room and master on main. Upstairs includes 3 guest/family bedrooms/bathrooms and large loft space. This home is Situated on an oversized lot just steps from Agnes Scott College.
Public Records
Sep 22, 2010
Sold
$170,000
$63/sq ft
FMLS #4084875
Sep 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 16, 2010
Sold
$170,000
$63/sq ft
Aug 29, 2010
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2010
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2010
Price Changed
$198,750
$73/sq ft
Jun 22, 2010
Listed
$230,000
$85/sq ft
Great opportunity for MAK/Agnes Scott /Decatur location...much larger lot than appears from street, left side goes almost up to driveway cut toward College Ave...enough room for garage with upstairs.Not a tear down.
GAMLS #1
Jul 13, 2010
Price Changed
$198,750
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,239 (+0.2%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2024
$15,206 (−0.7%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2023
$15,319 (+9.3%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2022
$14,014 (−0.7%)
$105,000 + $236,280
$341,280
2021
$14,120 (−1.3%)
$54,280 + $250,040
$304,320
2020
$14,311 (+3.7%)
$54,280 + $250,040
$304,320
2019
$13,800 (+11.2%)
$54,280 + $264,080
$318,360
2018
$12,407 (+6.7%)
$54,280 + $240,400
$294,680
2017
$11,630 (+91.0%)
$54,280 + $240,400
$294,680
2016
$6,089 (+9.1%)
$48,807 + $208,073
$256,880
2014
$5,581 (−0.2%)
$54,280 + $237,360
$291,640
2013
$5,595 (+376.8%)
$54,264 + $159,736
$214,000
2012
$1,173 (+1.6%)
2011
$1,155
Tax history for 120 Adams St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,239 (+0.2%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2024
$15,206 (−0.7%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2023
$15,319 (+9.3%)
$94,578 + $269,182
$363,760
2022
$14,014 (−0.7%)
$105,000 + $236,280
$341,280
2021
$14,120 (−1.3%)
$54,280 + $250,040
$304,320
2020
$14,311 (+3.7%)
$54,280 + $250,040
$304,320
2019
$13,800 (+11.2%)
$54,280 + $264,080
$318,360
2018
$12,407 (+6.7%)
$54,280 + $240,400
$294,680
2017
$11,630 (+91.0%)
$54,280 + $240,400
$294,680
2016
$6,089 (+9.1%)
$48,807 + $208,073
$256,880
2014
$5,581 (−0.2%)
$54,280 + $237,360
$291,640
2013
$5,595 (+376.8%)
$54,264 + $159,736
$214,000
2012
$1,173 (+1.6%)
2011
$1,155
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM-18
Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to maintain medium residential density not over 18 families per acre as appropriate for garden-type apartments and at the same time permit a variety of housing types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
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 Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AGNES S COLLEGE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,716
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,596
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,596
Building Sq. Ft: 4,312
# of Stories: 1.6
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Legal Description: 90 X 130 X 100 X 125. . . . . . . . . . . 0.28AC 2-17-93
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.29
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,716
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 235 03 017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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