Charming Four sided brick Decatur Home with convenient access to I-285! Well established neighborhood with lots of growth and just minutes to downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Atlanta, and Buckhead. This home features many new upgrades including new windows and doors (May 2019) New Roof, gutters, and HVAC (June 2019.) new vapor/moisture barrier in crawl space (June 2019) Entertainers paradise with a large back patio, and large level fenced in backyard with plenty of shade. Perfect for those backyard barbeques and family gatherings. Investor owned - no disclosures
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Eddie Jenkins• Virtual Properties Realty. Biz
Bought with Solsy Pineiro• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source:FMLS #6574780
Redfin Estimate
$228,077
$66K since sold in September 2019$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($246K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming 4 side brick ranch with a private, fenced back yard offers hardwood floors, subway tile in bathroom, solid counters and stained cabinets in the kitchen with all appliances to remain.
FMLS #5717915
Dec 12, 2016
Sold
$82,500
$68/sq ft
Nov 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 30, 2016
Relisted
—
Oct 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2016
Price Changed
$89,000
$73/sq ft
Oct 5, 2016
Price Changed
$92,000
$76/sq ft
Sep 14, 2016
Price Changed
$93,000
$76/sq ft
Aug 30, 2016
Price Changed
$94,000
$77/sq ft
Aug 17, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 10, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 8, 2016
Listed
$95,000
$78/sq ft
This charming Decatur home is a 4 side brick ranch with a private fenced back yard. The interior boasts a renovated kitchen with a full appliance package. The renovated bathroom has a newly glazed bathtub and tile. The home features a large living room and sunroom. Convenient access to I-285 and is minutes away from popular neighborhoods of Avondale Estates and Decatur.
Public Records
Feb 5, 2013
Sold
$52,500
$43/sq ft
FMLS #5082596
Jan 18, 2013
Price Changed
$52,405
$43/sq ft
Jan 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 2013
Price Changed
$64,500
$53/sq ft
Jan 4, 2013
Sold
$52,405
$43/sq ft
Dec 26, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 3, 2012
Price Changed
$64,500
$53/sq ft
Nov 12, 2012
Listed
$65,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$961 (−7.4%)
$36,240 + $51,960
$88,200
2024
$1,038 (+29.0%)
$36,240 + $51,960
$88,200
2023
$805 (−15.9%)
$36,240 + $57,840
$94,080
2022
$957 (−71.3%)
$16,000 + $60,000
$76,000
2021
$3,331 (+5.6%)
$16,000 + $52,080
$68,080
2020
$3,155 (+34.3%)
$16,000 + $52,080
$68,080
2019
$2,350 (+7.3%)
$16,000 + $29,720
$45,720
2018
$2,191 (+29.5%)
$4,160 + $37,840
$42,000
2017
$1,692 (+76.5%)
$4,160 + $37,840
$42,000
2016
$959 (+9.0%)
$4,188 + $9,772
$13,960
2014
$880 (+62.3%)
$4,188 + $9,772
$13,960
2013
$542 (−39.7%)
$1,592 + $2,800
$4,392
2012
$899 (+43.5%)
$9,520 + $8,560
$18,080
2011
$626 (−55.5%)
$5,480 + $6,856
$12,336
2010
$1,406 (−19.2%)
$11,477 + $21,643
$33,120
2008
$1,739
Tax history for 1261 Richard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$961 (−7.4%)
$36,240 + $51,960
$88,200
2024
$1,038 (+29.0%)
$36,240 + $51,960
$88,200
2023
$805 (−15.9%)
$36,240 + $57,840
$94,080
2022
$957 (−71.3%)
$16,000 + $60,000
$76,000
2021
$3,331 (+5.6%)
$16,000 + $52,080
$68,080
2020
$3,155 (+34.3%)
$16,000 + $52,080
$68,080
2019
$2,350 (+7.3%)
$16,000 + $29,720
$45,720
2018
$2,191 (+29.5%)
$4,160 + $37,840
$42,000
2017
$1,692 (+76.5%)
$4,160 + $37,840
$42,000
2016
$959 (+9.0%)
$4,188 + $9,772
$13,960
2014
$880 (+62.3%)
$4,188 + $9,772
$13,960
2013
$542 (−39.7%)
$1,592 + $2,800
$4,392
2012
$899 (+43.5%)
$9,520 + $8,560
$18,080
2011
$626 (−55.5%)
$5,480 + $6,856
$12,336
2010
$1,406 (−19.2%)
$11,477 + $21,643
$33,120
2008
$1,739
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,217
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 219 03 037
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: 4
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Kitchen Appliances
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Dekalb - Other
High School: Dekalb - Other
Location Information
Directions: 285 take a right onto Memorial Drive Left on Covington then right onto Richard Rd. House is in the right
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,217
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 219 03 037
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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