Create the home of your dreams in one of the most sought after neighborhoods. This home will need a total renovation however it already features: Fabulous location, alley access, master bedroom and bathroom suite on the main, 2 bedrooms with a spacious Jack & Jill bathroom upstairs, level yard, and a picturesque front porch set above street level. Bring your contractor and get into the neighborhood below value. Walk to downtown Decatur, Adair Park, shops, restaurants, and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Zerina Serulle• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5701956
Redfin Estimate
$588,696
$186K since sold in August 2016$9,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.1% lower than the average sale price ($797K) of 6 comparable homes.
Create the home of your dreams in one of the most sought after neighborhoods. This home will need a total renovation however it already features: Fabulous location, alley access, master bedroom and bathroom suite on the main, 2 bedrooms with a spacious Jack & Jill bathroom upstairs, level yard, and a picturesque front porch set above street level. Bring your contractor and get into the neighborhood below value. Walk to downtown Decatur, Adair Park, shops, restaurants, and public transportation.
FMLS #5701956
Aug 23, 2016
Sold
$403,000
$183/sq ft
Jul 11, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 9, 2016
Relisted
—
Jul 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2016
Price Changed
$415,000
$189/sq ft
Jun 6, 2016
Listed
$425,000
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 1988
Sold
$56,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,386 (+0.3%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2024
$10,352 (−8.4%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2023
$11,301 (+37.9%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2022
$8,197 (−46.3%)
$91,760 + $107,200
$198,960
2021
$15,270 (+76.8%)
$35,720 + $135,360
$171,080
2020
$8,636 (+6.0%)
$35,720 + $135,360
$171,080
2019
$8,146 (+19.6%)
$35,720 + $150,560
$186,280
2018
$6,810 (−7.8%)
$35,720 + $122,920
$158,640
2017
$7,388 (+37.8%)
$35,720 + $122,920
$158,640
2016
$5,363 (+69.5%)
$35,720 + $157,880
$193,600
2014
$3,164 (+14.9%)
$35,720 + $161,000
$196,720
2013
$2,753 (+396.1%)
$35,736 + $69,944
$105,680
2012
$555 (−84.9%)
$68,680 + $37,000
$105,680
2011
$3,679 (+509.1%)
$35,720 + $88,960
$124,680
2010
$604 (+12.9%)
$35,708 + $88,972
$124,680
2008
$535
Tax history for 123 Drexel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,386 (+0.3%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2024
$10,352 (−8.4%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2023
$11,301 (+37.9%)
$88,949 + $158,131
$247,080
2022
$8,197 (−46.3%)
$91,760 + $107,200
$198,960
2021
$15,270 (+76.8%)
$35,720 + $135,360
$171,080
2020
$8,636 (+6.0%)
$35,720 + $135,360
$171,080
2019
$8,146 (+19.6%)
$35,720 + $150,560
$186,280
2018
$6,810 (−7.8%)
$35,720 + $122,920
$158,640
2017
$7,388 (+37.8%)
$35,720 + $122,920
$158,640
2016
$5,363 (+69.5%)
$35,720 + $157,880
$193,600
2014
$3,164 (+14.9%)
$35,720 + $161,000
$196,720
2013
$2,753 (+396.1%)
$35,736 + $69,944
$105,680
2012
$555 (−84.9%)
$68,680 + $37,000
$105,680
2011
$3,679 (+509.1%)
$35,720 + $88,960
$124,680
2010
$604 (+12.9%)
$35,708 + $88,972
$124,680
2008
$535
*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
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 035
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: On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: Dining L
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Dekalb Ave. Turn onto Drexel, home is on the right. OR from Downtown Decatur go West on Ponce De Leon, Left on Drexel, home will be on Left.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 035
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 • 0.5mi
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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