Charming 1920's Bungelow with all the charm you would expect in a house of this vintage and with unexpected recent updates including the roof, HVAC system, and water heater. Original heart of pine floors in excellant condition, 9 foot ceilings,3 fireplaces, and a wide central hallway between the wonderful front porch and the back screened porch. Private flat backyard which is fully fenced has a designated parking space for 1 car off the alley. Someone could move right into this home which has a movie set vibe or renovate to perfection. Home priced per 9/2025 appraisal by Mark D. Hodges at an attractive square foot price. Dare I say, hurry over, this 1 won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by John C Ladky• Compass
Bought with John C Ladky• Compass
Source:FMLS #7668211
Redfin Estimate
$653,092
$195K since sold in December 2025$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 10.7% lower than the average sale price ($732K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming 1920's Bungelow with all the charm you would expect in a house of this vintage and with unexpected recent updates including the roof, HVAC system, and water heater. Original heart of pine floors in excellant condition, 9 foot ceilings,3 fireplaces, and a wide central hallway between the wonderful front porch and the back screened porch. Private flat backyard which is fully fenced has a designated parking space for 1 car off the alley. Someone could move right into this home which has a movie set vibe or renovate to perfection. Home priced per 9/2025 appraisal by Mark D. Hodges at an attractive square foot price. Dare I say, hurry over, this 1 won't last long.
Public Records
Apr 8, 1996
Sold
$145,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1988
Sold
$79,900
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,673 (+8.1%)
$93,280 + $109,520
$202,800
2024
$2,473 (−49.7%)
$93,280 + $109,520
$202,800
2023
$4,914 (+90.1%)
$93,280 + $98,560
$191,840
2022
$2,585 (+78.3%)
$91,760 + $70,720
$162,480
2021
$1,450 (−45.0%)
$35,720 + $110,520
$146,240
2020
$2,634 (+22.3%)
$35,720 + $110,520
$146,240
2019
$2,154 (+7.5%)
$35,720 + $117,120
$152,840
2018
$2,004 (−20.6%)
$35,720 + $99,080
$134,800
2017
$2,523 (+20.3%)
$35,720 + $99,080
$134,800
2016
$2,097 (+41.6%)
$35,720 + $89,800
$125,520
2014
$1,481 (−33.9%)
$35,720 + $89,680
$125,400
2013
$2,241 (+389.4%)
$35,736 + $52,984
$88,720
2012
$458 (−83.9%)
$68,680 + $20,040
$88,720
2011
$2,848 (+507.5%)
$35,720 + $62,960
$98,680
2010
$469 (+15.1%)
$35,720 + $62,960
$98,680
2008
$407
Tax history for 121 Drexel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,673 (+8.1%)
$93,280 + $109,520
$202,800
2024
$2,473 (−49.7%)
$93,280 + $109,520
$202,800
2023
$4,914 (+90.1%)
$93,280 + $98,560
$191,840
2022
$2,585 (+78.3%)
$91,760 + $70,720
$162,480
2021
$1,450 (−45.0%)
$35,720 + $110,520
$146,240
2020
$2,634 (+22.3%)
$35,720 + $110,520
$146,240
2019
$2,154 (+7.5%)
$35,720 + $117,120
$152,840
2018
$2,004 (−20.6%)
$35,720 + $99,080
$134,800
2017
$2,523 (+20.3%)
$35,720 + $99,080
$134,800
2016
$2,097 (+41.6%)
$35,720 + $89,800
$125,520
2014
$1,481 (−33.9%)
$35,720 + $89,680
$125,400
2013
$2,241 (+389.4%)
$35,736 + $52,984
$88,720
2012
$458 (−83.9%)
$68,680 + $20,040
$88,720
2011
$2,848 (+507.5%)
$35,720 + $62,960
$98,680
2010
$469 (+15.1%)
$35,720 + $62,960
$98,680
2008
$407
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 036
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
# of Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry Walk-In
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Deed Attached
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: House is right offf Howard Avenue on Drexel near the East Lake Marta Station and the Stone Mountain Trail
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,422
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 036
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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