It doesn't get much better than this! Quality brick construction inside 285 for only $175K. For sure! This home features extra added space with a separate den/home office and additional half bath for guests. The fenced backyard and garden delights with year round color from native flowers, shrubs, perennials with two room workshop and storage shed. Inside is flooded with natural light and has even more living space. Hardwood floors throughout. Close to 285, Emory, CDC, VA and 2 miles to DeKalb Farmers Mkt and Decatur Square. This home is ready for you to call home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RHONDA DUFFY• Duffy Realty of Atlanta
Bought with John Mason• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #5556579
Redfin Estimate
$351,757
$178K since sold in August 2015$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 20% lower than the average sale price ($440K) of 6 comparable homes.
It doesn't get much better than this! Quality brick construction inside 285 for only $175K. For sure! This home features extra added space with a separate den/home office and additional half bath for guests. The fenced backyard and garden delights with year round color from native flowers, shrubs, perennials with two room workshop and storage shed. Inside is flooded with natural light and has even more living space. Hardwood floors throughout. Close to 285, Emory, CDC, VA and 2 miles to DeKalb Farmers Mkt and Decatur Square. This home is ready for you to call home!
FMLS #5556579
Aug 31, 2015
Price Changed
$174,000
$132/sq ft
Aug 28, 2015
Price Changed
$175,000
$133/sq ft
Aug 28, 2015
Sold
$174,000
$132/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 4, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 29, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2015
Listed
$175,000
$133/sq ft
FMLS #4183305
May 11, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2011
Sold
$145,000
$110/sq ft
Mar 14, 2011
Pending
—
Mar 3, 2011
Contingent
—
Feb 16, 2011
Listed
$145,000
$110/sq ft
It Just Doesn't Get Much Better Than This! Quality Brick Construction Inside 285 For Less Than $150K? Really? This Home Features Extra/Added Space With A Separate Den/Home Office + Add'l Half Bath Perfect For Guests. The Fenced Backyard Is A Gardeners Delight With Year Round Color From Native Flowers/Shrubs/Perennials + Workshop & Storage Shed. Inside Is Flooded with Natural Light & Has More Sq Footage Than Tax Records Show. Hardwood Floors (Some Exposed,Some Under Carpet) Plus Short Commute To 285, Emory/CDC/VA Corridor. This Home Is Ready For YOU To Call Home!
Public Records
Oct 12, 1994
Sold
$66,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 1983
Sold
$52,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,014 (−72.8%)
$44,360 + $82,720
$127,080
2024
$3,731 (+26.7%)
$44,360 + $82,720
$127,080
2023
$2,944 (−2.7%)
$44,360 + $89,360
$133,720
2022
$3,027 (+3.5%)
$30,480 + $69,080
$99,560
2021
$2,924 (+8.1%)
$28,000 + $67,080
$95,080
2020
$2,705 (+8.1%)
$28,000 + $67,080
$95,080
2019
$2,503 (−24.3%)
$28,000 + $49,680
$77,680
2018
$3,308 (−3.4%)
$28,000 + $38,840
$66,840
2017
$3,424 (+6.7%)
$28,000 + $38,840
$66,840
2016
$3,208 (+63.8%)
$19,520 + $44,760
$64,280
2014
$1,958 (+3.4%)
$19,520 + $38,920
$58,440
2013
$1,894 (−4.4%)
$19,520 + $38,480
$58,000
2012
$1,980 (+92.4%)
$19,520 + $38,480
$58,000
2011
$1,029 (+22.7%)
$18,840 + $48,984
$67,824
2010
$839 (−56.5%)
$18,840 + $51,080
$69,920
2008
$1,929
Tax history for 1231 N Valley Brook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,014 (−72.8%)
$44,360 + $82,720
$127,080
2024
$3,731 (+26.7%)
$44,360 + $82,720
$127,080
2023
$2,944 (−2.7%)
$44,360 + $89,360
$133,720
2022
$3,027 (+3.5%)
$30,480 + $69,080
$99,560
2021
$2,924 (+8.1%)
$28,000 + $67,080
$95,080
2020
$2,705 (+8.1%)
$28,000 + $67,080
$95,080
2019
$2,503 (−24.3%)
$28,000 + $49,680
$77,680
2018
$3,308 (−3.4%)
$28,000 + $38,840
$66,840
2017
$3,424 (+6.7%)
$28,000 + $38,840
$66,840
2016
$3,208 (+63.8%)
$19,520 + $44,760
$64,280
2014
$1,958 (+3.4%)
$19,520 + $38,920
$58,440
2013
$1,894 (−4.4%)
$19,520 + $38,480
$58,000
2012
$1,980 (+92.4%)
$19,520 + $38,480
$58,000
2011
$1,029 (+22.7%)
$18,840 + $48,984
$67,824
2010
$839 (−56.5%)
$18,840 + $51,080
$69,920
2008
$1,929
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,317
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 116 10 015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
Room Type: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Family Room, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Energy Efficient: Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: I-285 EXIT 38 TAKE HWY 29/LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY SOUTH INSIDE THE PERIEMTER. LT-N VALLEY BROOK ROAD.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,317
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 116 10 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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