Fully occupied City of Decatur turn-key duplex bringing in more than $2,000 a month in rent. 4-sides brick, sep metered for ALL utilities, tenants pay for EVERYTHING. Each unit has it's own laundry and off-street parking! Complete reno in '08: roof, HVAC, kitchens, plumb, elec & windows. Literally maintenance free, just trim the bushes (no grass) and collect the rent. Location, Location, Location!!! Walk to the square, bike to Emory or CDC, this place is NEVER vacant. This stretch of Church St is booming, get in now while you still can!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
1 spaceParking
Listed by Marshall Berch• HomeSmart
Listed by Tom Burns• HomeSmart
Bought with Susan ESHBACK• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #5750665
Redfin Estimate
$455,234
$163K since sold in November 2016$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($513K) of 6 comparable homes.
Location, Location, Location!!! Turn-key duplex bringing in more than $2,000 a month in rent. 4-sides brick, sep metered for ALL utilities, tenants pay for EVERYTHING. Each unit has it's own laundry and off-street parking! Complete reno in '08: roof, HVAC, kitchens, plumb, elec & windows. Literally maintenance free, just trim the bushes (no grass) and collect the rent. Stellar location: City of Decatur schools, walk to the square, bike to Emory or CDC, this place is NEVER vacant. This stretch of Church St is booming, get in now while you still can!
FMLS #5750665
Nov 1, 2016
Sold
$292,500
Oct 17, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 30, 2016
Relisted
—
Sep 27, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2016
Listed
$299,000
GAMLS #7432418
Nov 10, 2015
Price Changed
$199,600
May 8, 2015
Sold
$199,600
Apr 24, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2015
Price Changed
$225,000
Apr 8, 2015
Listed
$225,000
Turnkey duplex within a short walk of downtown Decatur. Each side is one bedroom, one bath with renovated kitchens and updated baths. Hardwood floors and in-unit laundry for each side. Electrical, plumbing, roof, windows and HVAC updated and/or replaced within past eight years. Great rental history with good tenants currently in place. Each side currently rents for $750 per month. All utilities are separately metered and paid by tenants. Sit back and collect the rent checks!
Public Records
May 12, 2015
Sold
$199,600
FMLS #5520771
May 11, 2015
Price Changed
$199,600
May 11, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2015
Price Changed
$225,000
May 8, 2015
Sold
$199,600
Apr 24, 2015
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2015
Listed
$225,000
FMLS #3708213
Jun 11, 2008
Sold
$179,000
May 6, 2008
Listed
$179,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,000 (+6.4%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2024
$7,521 (−36.8%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2023
$11,895 (+42.0%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2022
$8,374 (−41.8%)
$79,440 + $55,080
$134,520
2021
$14,399 (+102.4%)
$33,440 + $106,000
$139,440
2020
$7,114 (+9.5%)
$33,440 + $106,000
$139,440
2019
$6,495 (+1.9%)
$20,920 + $94,160
$115,080
2018
$6,372 (+25.3%)
$20,920 + $96,080
$117,000
2017
$5,087 (+56.1%)
$20,920 + $96,080
$117,000
2016
$3,259 (+50.6%)
$18,760 + $61,080
$79,840
2014
$2,164 (−6.4%)
$19,720 + $83,480
$103,200
2013
$2,312 (+197.0%)
$18,680 + $41,320
$60,000
2012
$779 (−69.7%)
$19,720 + $52,800
$72,520
2011
$2,570 (+237.9%)
$18,680 + $51,040
$69,720
2010
$761 (+7.0%)
$18,220 + $51,500
$69,720
2008
$711
Tax history for 1272 Church St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,000 (+6.4%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2024
$7,521 (−36.8%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2023
$11,895 (+42.0%)
$79,732 + $60,148
$139,880
2022
$8,374 (−41.8%)
$79,440 + $55,080
$134,520
2021
$14,399 (+102.4%)
$33,440 + $106,000
$139,440
2020
$7,114 (+9.5%)
$33,440 + $106,000
$139,440
2019
$6,495 (+1.9%)
$20,920 + $94,160
$115,080
2018
$6,372 (+25.3%)
$20,920 + $96,080
$117,000
2017
$5,087 (+56.1%)
$20,920 + $96,080
$117,000
2016
$3,259 (+50.6%)
$18,760 + $61,080
$79,840
2014
$2,164 (−6.4%)
$19,720 + $83,480
$103,200
2013
$2,312 (+197.0%)
$18,680 + $41,320
$60,000
2012
$779 (−69.7%)
$19,720 + $52,800
$72,520
2011
$2,570 (+237.9%)
$18,680 + $51,040
$69,720
2010
$761 (+7.0%)
$18,220 + $51,500
$69,720
2008
$711
*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
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,147
Year built
1957
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 01 094
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.
Directions: On Church St between Medlock and Willow.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,147
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 01 094
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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