WELCOME to this move-in ready, beautifully updated 1940’s bungalow in City of Decatur. With award winning schools, walking distance to MARTA, downtown Decatur restaurants/shopping and the PATH bike trail - this location has EVERYTHING. The living room and connected dining room share a charming double-sided brick fireplace and original heart pine floors. Five-burner culinary gas range and new dishwasher in the kitchen along with beautiful white oak butcher block countertops and apron front sink. New HVAC and furnace replaced within the last year. Fresh paint throughout. Stackable laundry in the kitchen for easy access. Kitchen opens to back porch and private back yard with privacy fence, stacked stone retaining walls and garden shed. Tax records do not reflect homestead exemption.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$451Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kelly Taylor• Camden Commercial Real Estate
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6859712
Redfin Estimate
$709,790
$82K since sold in June 2021$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.2% higher than the average sale price ($606K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to your perfect City of Decatur bungalow, where renovations and updates combine with classic charm and character -- and great walkability! From the minute you step into 121 Poplar, eyes flow to double sided fireplace, connecting separate living room and dining room with openness. Renovated kitchen and baths, tankless water heater, one minute walk to MARTA train station and PATH bike trail, 10 minute walk to downtown Decatur, but still with original heart of pine hardwoods, screened front porch, back deck and fenced private back yard, this is your dream home! High-end kitchen renovation includes luminous countertops with imbedded royal blue glass highlights, six burner chef's stove, all SS appliances, ample solid hardwood cabinets and ceramic tile floors. Spacious master BR, two upgraded full baths with lots of natural light, and two other BR. Screened front porch, back deck and deep fenced back yard with storage shed. A lovely home just as it is, and plenty of room to expand if desired. Off street parking.
Public Records
Mar 3, 2000
Sold
$236,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1998
Sold
$159,900
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1997
Sold
$95,700
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,649 (+9.7%)
$84,160 + $169,240
$253,400
2024
$9,706 (−46.2%)
$84,160 + $169,240
$253,400
2023
$18,028 (+106.5%)
$84,160 + $147,360
$231,520
2022
$8,732 (−53.2%)
$56,360 + $148,800
$205,160
2021
$18,647 (+112.2%)
$28,520 + $154,800
$183,320
2020
$8,790 (+43.2%)
$28,520 + $154,800
$183,320
2019
$6,136 (+10.4%)
$22,600 + $117,560
$140,160
2018
$5,559 (−8.9%)
$22,600 + $108,000
$130,600
2017
$6,104 (+101.9%)
$22,600 + $108,000
$130,600
2016
$3,024 (+20.9%)
$22,600 + $101,720
$124,320
2014
$2,501 (−4.4%)
$22,600 + $91,520
$114,120
2013
$2,617 (+418.5%)
$22,612 + $74,308
$96,920
2012
$505 (−82.0%)
$53,240 + $43,680
$96,920
2011
$2,799 (+509.1%)
$22,600 + $74,320
$96,920
2010
$460 (+15.3%)
$22,600 + $74,320
$96,920
2008
$399
Tax history for 121 Poplar St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,649 (+9.7%)
$84,160 + $169,240
$253,400
2024
$9,706 (−46.2%)
$84,160 + $169,240
$253,400
2023
$18,028 (+106.5%)
$84,160 + $147,360
$231,520
2022
$8,732 (−53.2%)
$56,360 + $148,800
$205,160
2021
$18,647 (+112.2%)
$28,520 + $154,800
$183,320
2020
$8,790 (+43.2%)
$28,520 + $154,800
$183,320
2019
$6,136 (+10.4%)
$22,600 + $117,560
$140,160
2018
$5,559 (−8.9%)
$22,600 + $108,000
$130,600
2017
$6,104 (+101.9%)
$22,600 + $108,000
$130,600
2016
$3,024 (+20.9%)
$22,600 + $101,720
$124,320
2014
$2,501 (−4.4%)
$22,600 + $91,520
$114,120
2013
$2,617 (+418.5%)
$22,612 + $74,308
$96,920
2012
$505 (−82.0%)
$53,240 + $43,680
$96,920
2011
$2,799 (+509.1%)
$22,600 + $74,320
$96,920
2010
$460 (+15.3%)
$22,600 + $74,320
$96,920
2008
$399
*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
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 247 05 134
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Living Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Water Heater
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, go East on E. Ponce de Leon. After crossing over Sycamore, take 1st Left onto Poplar. 2nd house on the right #121. Green house with screened in porch. Park in driveway or on the street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 247 05 134
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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