EXPERIENCE PEACEFUL SERENITY IN THIS IDYLLIC MIDWAY WOODS HOME WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL & EXPANSIVE YARD (COMPLETE WITH A GAZEBO), A PRIVATE COURTYARD-LIKE DECK, LIGHT FILLED ROOMS AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN!!! THE DOUBLE SIZED OWNER'S SUITE PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR AN OFFICE, NURSERY OR EXERCISE SPACE. THE COMMON SPACES FLOW SEAMLESSLY FROM ONE TO ANOTHER WHICH MAKES ENTERTAINING A BREEZE. IN ADDITION, NEW ROOF IN 2015, EXTERIOR PAINT 2016, NEW WATER LINE 2019, SPRAY FOAM INSULATION IN ATTIC, TANKLESS WATER HEATER WITH SEPARATE WATER HEATER FOR MASTER, UPDATED BATHS. SO CLOSE TO CITY OF DECATUR WITH ITS VIBRANT RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND FESTIVALS. ELIGIBLE FOR THE MUSEUM SCHOOL & DEKALB SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. NEXT TO PATH. JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM THE NEW LEGACY PARK.YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Stubbs Rigger• Karafotias Realty Company
Bought with Dianna Zheng• True Legacy Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6694467
Redfin Estimate
$562,144
$187K since sold in April 2020$6,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($520K) of 5 comparable homes.
EXPERIENCE PEACEFUL SERENITY IN THIS IDYLLIC MIDWAY WOODS HOME WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL & EXPANSIVE YARD (COMPLETE WITH A GAZEBO), A PRIVATE COURTYARD-LIKE DECK, LIGHT FILLED ROOMS AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN!!! THE DOUBLE SIZED OWNER'S SUITE PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR AN OFFICE, NURSERY OR EXERCISE SPACE. THE COMMON SPACES FLOW SEAMLESSLY FROM ONE TO ANOTHER WHICH MAKES ENTERTAINING A BREEZE. IN ADDITION, NEW ROOF IN 2015, EXTERIOR PAINT 2016, NEW WATER LINE 2019, SPRAY FOAM INSULATION IN ATTIC, TANKLESS WATER HEATER WITH SEPARATE WATER HEATER FOR MASTER, UPDATED BATHS. SO CLOSE TO CITY OF DECATUR WITH ITS VIBRANT RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND FESTIVALS. ELIGIBLE FOR THE MUSEUM SCHOOL & DEKALB SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. NEXT TO PATH. JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM THE NEW LEGACY PARK.YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!
FMLS #6694467
Apr 17, 2020
Sold
$375,000
$200/sq ft
Mar 28, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 21, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2020
Listed
$375,000
$200/sq ft
FMLS #5541598
Nov 6, 2016
Price Changed
$250,000
$134/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Price Changed
$255,000
$136/sq ft
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$255,000
$136/sq ft
May 21, 2015
Contingent
—
May 19, 2015
Listed
$250,000
$134/sq ft
LARGE updated 3 Bed / 2.5 bath home on quiet street in Midway Woods. Large living rm w/ fireplace, dining rm open to kitchen, oversized master bedroom w/ sitting rm, large master bath w/sep tub, sep shower, double vanities, 2 additional bedrooms, updated guest bath w/ period tile and updated 1/2 bath. Private fenced back yard with deck and gazebo. This home is much larger than most on the street. GREAT SCHOOLS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.... FRIENDS SCHOOL OF ATLANTA, THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ATLANTA AND THE MUSEUM SCHOOL. LIVE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR WITHOUT THE TAXES!
Public Records
Jul 2, 2015
Sold
$255,000
$136/sq ft
GAMLS #7456855
Jul 11, 2015
Price Changed
$250,000
$134/sq ft
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$255,000
$136/sq ft
May 21, 2015
Pending
—
May 21, 2015
Price Changed
$255,000
$136/sq ft
May 19, 2015
Listed
$250,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2005
Sold
$265,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2003
Sold
$24,100
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2001
Sold
$90,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 1980
Sold
$32,700
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1978
Sold
$22,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,008 (−1.5%)
$48,360 + $150,280
$198,640
2024
$6,101 (+27.3%)
$48,360 + $150,280
$198,640
2023
$4,793 (−11.0%)
$48,360 + $145,080
$193,440
2022
$5,384 (+5.6%)
$38,000 + $124,320
$162,320
2021
$5,100 (+12.1%)
$37,680 + $112,320
$150,000
2020
$4,550 (+24.5%)
$37,680 + $112,320
$150,000
2019
$3,654 (+0.3%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2018
$3,644 (−3.7%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2017
$3,786 (+9.3%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2016
$3,463 (−42.8%)
$16,920 + $85,080
$102,000
2014
$6,053 (+132.1%)
$16,920 + $100,480
$117,400
2013
$2,608
$20,600 + $29,360
$49,960
2012
$2,611 (+10.9%)
$20,600 + $29,360
$49,960
2011
$2,355 (−51.5%)
$19,240 + $26,024
$45,264
2010
$4,856 (+2.0%)
$19,240 + $93,320
$112,560
2008
$4,759
Tax history for 1261 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,008 (−1.5%)
$48,360 + $150,280
$198,640
2024
$6,101 (+27.3%)
$48,360 + $150,280
$198,640
2023
$4,793 (−11.0%)
$48,360 + $145,080
$193,440
2022
$5,384 (+5.6%)
$38,000 + $124,320
$162,320
2021
$5,100 (+12.1%)
$37,680 + $112,320
$150,000
2020
$4,550 (+24.5%)
$37,680 + $112,320
$150,000
2019
$3,654 (+0.3%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2018
$3,644 (−3.7%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2017
$3,786 (+9.3%)
$14,560 + $97,440
$112,000
2016
$3,463 (−42.8%)
$16,920 + $85,080
$102,000
2014
$6,053 (+132.1%)
$16,920 + $100,480
$117,400
2013
$2,608
$20,600 + $29,360
$49,960
2012
$2,611 (+10.9%)
$20,600 + $29,360
$49,960
2011
$2,355 (−51.5%)
$19,240 + $26,024
$45,264
2010
$4,856 (+2.0%)
$19,240 + $93,320
$112,560
2008
$4,759
*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
2.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,776
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 11 028
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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: ON THOMAS ROAD BETWEEN MIDWAY AND COLUMBIA
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,776
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 11 028
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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