Calling all investors, builders and anyone with a vision - this is a steal of a deal in the city of Decatur! Renovate, expand or tear down to give this property new life with a 69 x 200 foot lot. Amazing location within walking distance to downtown Decatur, Clairemont Elementary, Glenlake Park, Pool and Tennis, Emory Decatur Hospital and new developments at Scott Blvd and N Decatur Rd. Hurry - this deal in the sought after city limits of Decatur will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by JAYSON JANOWSKI• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Attilio Cattaneo• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7551697
Redfin Estimate
$410,625
$136K since sold in April 2025$12K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.2% higher than the average sale price ($406K) of 6 comparable homes.
Calling all investors, builders and anyone with a vision - this is a steal of a deal in the city of Decatur! Renovate, expand or tear down to give this property new life with a 69 x 200 foot lot. Amazing location within walking distance to downtown Decatur, Clairemont Elementary, Glenlake Park, Pool and Tennis, Emory Decatur Hospital and new developments at Scott Blvd and N Decatur Rd. Hurry - this deal in the sought after city limits of Decatur will not last!
Public Records
May 21, 1998
Sold
$106,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1997
Sold
$94,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1996
Sold
$71,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (+9.5%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2024
$6,812 (−36.2%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2023
$10,671 (+60.2%)
$79,440 + $84,680
$164,120
2022
$6,663 (−46.4%)
$79,440 + $54,160
$133,600
2021
$12,420 (+116.2%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2020
$5,744 (+8.3%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2019
$5,306 (+8.3%)
$20,920 + $100,120
$121,040
2018
$4,897 (+12.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2017
$4,343 (+66.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2016
$2,603 (+40.5%)
$20,920 + $71,200
$92,120
2014
$1,853 (−0.2%)
$20,920 + $80,960
$101,880
2013
$1,857 (+455.9%)
$20,900 + $46,100
$67,000
2012
$334 (−83.1%)
$20,880 + $46,120
$67,000
2011
$1,976 (+550.0%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2010
$304 (+20.8%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2008
$252
Tax history for 1238 Church St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (+9.5%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2024
$6,812 (−36.2%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2023
$10,671 (+60.2%)
$79,440 + $84,680
$164,120
2022
$6,663 (−46.4%)
$79,440 + $54,160
$133,600
2021
$12,420 (+116.2%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2020
$5,744 (+8.3%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2019
$5,306 (+8.3%)
$20,920 + $100,120
$121,040
2018
$4,897 (+12.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2017
$4,343 (+66.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2016
$2,603 (+40.5%)
$20,920 + $71,200
$92,120
2014
$1,853 (−0.2%)
$20,920 + $80,960
$101,880
2013
$1,857 (+455.9%)
$20,900 + $46,100
$67,000
2012
$334 (−83.1%)
$20,880 + $46,120
$67,000
2011
$1,976 (+550.0%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2010
$304 (+20.8%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2008
$252
*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
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,054
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 01 097
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
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: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Solid Surface Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PB 16 PG 135
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,054
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 01 097
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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