Looking to be inside 285? Check out the popular Decatur community of Meadowbrook Acres. Live the in-town lifestyle with all the comforts of the suburbs. This original 1950s brick ranch is full of untapped potential! Home has been expanded to add a large, private master bedroom with ensuite bath. This single floor house has been impeccably maintained by long term owners and has 3 yr old HVAC system. Large living room with hdwd floor under the carpet. Spacious den has warm wood paneling and hall bath features classic tile, vintage kitchen cabinets with newer stainless . Large front yard with plush zoysia sod and private back yard, perfect for entertaining, grilling, gardening and play. Minutes to downtown Decatur, East Lake Golf course and East Atlanta. Close to interstates i20 & I285!Convenient to I-20, I-285, MARTA, parks and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by ERIKA C BROWN• Adams Realtors
Bought with Lyndelle Isaacs• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #6746579
Redfin Estimate
$279,427
$75K since sold in August 2020$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($302K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking to be inside 285? Check out the popular Decatur community of Meadowbrook Acres. Live the in-town lifestyle with all the comforts of the suburbs. This original 1950s brick ranch is full of untapped potential! Home has been expanded to add a large, private master bedroom with ensuite bath. This single floor house has been impeccably maintained by long term owners and has 3 yr old HVAC system. Large living room with hdwd floor under the carpet. Spacious den has warm wood paneling and hall bath features classic tile, vintage kitchen cabinets with newer stainless . Large front yard with plush zoysia sod and private back yard, perfect for entertaining, grilling, gardening and play. Minutes to downtown Decatur, East Lake Golf course and East Atlanta. Close to interstates i20 & I285!Convenient to I-20, I-285, MARTA, parks and schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (−4.9%)
$36,040 + $68,200
$104,240
2024
$3,371 (+46.2%)
$36,040 + $68,200
$104,240
2023
$2,305 (−20.5%)
$36,040 + $70,480
$106,520
2022
$2,898 (−25.3%)
$18,000 + $70,320
$88,320
2021
$3,877 (+399.0%)
$18,000 + $62,520
$80,520
2020
$777 (+2.2%)
$18,000 + $62,520
$80,520
2019
$760 (+17.0%)
$18,000 + $36,560
$54,560
2018
$650 (+8.1%)
$7,480 + $35,120
$42,600
2017
$601 (+14.1%)
$7,480 + $35,120
$42,600
2016
$527 (−25.6%)
$7,480 + $23,120
$30,600
2014
$708 (+27.8%)
$7,480 + $20,000
$27,480
2011
$554 (−57.2%)
$6,680 + $10,312
$16,992
2010
$1,296 (−6.0%)
$10,555 + $30,685
$41,240
2008
$1,378
Tax history for 1253 Celia Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,204 (−4.9%)
$36,040 + $68,200
$104,240
2024
$3,371 (+46.2%)
$36,040 + $68,200
$104,240
2023
$2,305 (−20.5%)
$36,040 + $70,480
$106,520
2022
$2,898 (−25.3%)
$18,000 + $70,320
$88,320
2021
$3,877 (+399.0%)
$18,000 + $62,520
$80,520
2020
$777 (+2.2%)
$18,000 + $62,520
$80,520
2019
$760 (+17.0%)
$18,000 + $36,560
$54,560
2018
$650 (+8.1%)
$7,480 + $35,120
$42,600
2017
$601 (+14.1%)
$7,480 + $35,120
$42,600
2016
$527 (−25.6%)
$7,480 + $23,120
$30,600
2014
$708 (+27.8%)
$7,480 + $20,000
$27,480
2011
$554 (−57.2%)
$6,680 + $10,312
$16,992
2010
$1,296 (−6.0%)
$10,555 + $30,685
$41,240
2008
$1,378
*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
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 218 12 010
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
# of Total Parking: 3
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Pantry
Dining Room Features: Dining L
Room Type: Den
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From I-20 exit Maynard Terrace. Turn north onto Maynard Terrace. Turn right onto Memorial Dr. Turn right onto Beech Dr. Turn right onto Celia Way. 1253 will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 218 12 010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
1/10
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