House located in first priority zone for Museum School. High quality 2014 reconstruction in hot Midway Woods neighborhood. Close to downtown Decatur! A rocking chair front porch and large backyard highlight the exterior. Inside find a freshly painted interior with custom finishes throughout including hardwood floors, gas fireplace and living area surround sound. Upstairs master suite includes dual vanities, claw foot tub and expansive tiled shower as well as two additional bedrooms. Enjoy entertaining on a large custom deck overlooking an expansive fenced backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Quinn Arnau• Engel & Volkers Intown Atlanta
Bought with Debra Cherry• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #5761941
Redfin Estimate
$769,967
$285K since sold in March 2017$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 46% higher than the average sale price ($527K) of 5 comparable homes.
Quality and details all over this Decatur craftsman. Porches on three sides with lots of off street parking including a one car detached garage. No formal dining but space for a large table in the eat in kitchen. Master is upstairs along with two...
other bedrooms and a loft area at the top of the stairs
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
High quality 2014 reconstruction in hot Midway Woods neighborhood. A rocking chair front porch and large backyard highlight the exterior. Inside find a freshly painted interior with custom finishes throughout including hardwood floors, gas fireplace and living area surround sound. Upstairs master suite includes dual vanities, claw foot tub and expansive tiled shower as well as two additional bedrooms. Enjoy entertaining on a large custom deck overlooking a fenced backyard. House located in first priority zone for Museum School.
FMLS #5761941
Mar 3, 2017
Sold
$485,000
Jan 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Nov 25, 2016
Price Changed
$499,000
Oct 14, 2016
Listed
$519,000
Public Records
Aug 26, 2014
Sold
$423,000
GAMLS #7266559
Sep 6, 2014
Price Changed
$423,000
Aug 20, 2014
Sold
$423,000
Jul 16, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2014
Price Changed
$450,000
May 8, 2014
Listed
$450,000
Another amazing reconstruction by Stryant. This 2 story addition offers 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths, retaining the charms of days gone by while providing modern features that you want. Scheduled for July completion. Master upstairs with large ensuite bath, double vanity, clawfoot tub & huge tiled shower. 2 more bedrooms up share tiled bath w/double vanity. Guest bed & full bath downstairs. Modern kitchen open to dining room. 10' ceiling up & down. Wrap-around porch. 1 car garage on 1/2 acre lot. Designer finishes throughout. Museum school eligible.
FMLS #5287581
Aug 25, 2014
Price Changed
$423,000
Aug 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2014
Price Changed
$450,000
Aug 20, 2014
Sold
$423,000
Jul 16, 2014
Pending
—
May 8, 2014
Listed
$450,000
GAMLS #7211208
Mar 18, 2014
Price Changed
$125,000
Feb 27, 2014
Sold
$125,000
Feb 5, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2014
Price Changed
$129,900
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$129,900
FMLS #5242885
Mar 6, 2014
Price Changed
$125,000
Mar 6, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2014
Sold
$125,000
Feb 12, 2014
Price Changed
$129,900
Feb 5, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$129,900
Public Records
Oct 14, 1999
Sold
$135,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,184 (+0.7%)
$48,360 + $238,880
$287,240
2024
$8,126 (+24.0%)
$48,360 + $238,880
$287,240
2023
$6,555 (−6.6%)
$48,360 + $225,880
$274,240
2022
$7,019 (+9.6%)
$38,000 + $187,240
$225,240
2021
$6,402 (+1.9%)
$38,000 + $160,480
$198,480
2020
$6,282 (−0.8%)
$38,000 + $160,480
$198,480
2019
$6,331 (+2.3%)
$38,000 + $159,960
$197,960
2018
$6,189 (−17.4%)
$16,920 + $175,440
$192,360
2017
$7,496 (+40.5%)
$16,920 + $175,440
$192,360
2016
$5,336 (+35.7%)
$16,920 + $141,360
$158,280
2014
$3,932 (+202.7%)
$16,920 + $131,080
$148,000
2013
$1,299 (−4.0%)
$20,600 + $18,520
$39,120
2012
$1,354 (+3.3%)
$20,600 + $18,520
$39,120
2011
$1,311 (−31.6%)
$19,240 + $17,768
$37,008
2010
$1,916 (−2.9%)
$19,807 + $50,073
$69,880
2008
$1,973
Tax history for 1279 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,184 (+0.7%)
$48,360 + $238,880
$287,240
2024
$8,126 (+24.0%)
$48,360 + $238,880
$287,240
2023
$6,555 (−6.6%)
$48,360 + $225,880
$274,240
2022
$7,019 (+9.6%)
$38,000 + $187,240
$225,240
2021
$6,402 (+1.9%)
$38,000 + $160,480
$198,480
2020
$6,282 (−0.8%)
$38,000 + $160,480
$198,480
2019
$6,331 (+2.3%)
$38,000 + $159,960
$197,960
2018
$6,189 (−17.4%)
$16,920 + $175,440
$192,360
2017
$7,496 (+40.5%)
$16,920 + $175,440
$192,360
2016
$5,336 (+35.7%)
$16,920 + $141,360
$158,280
2014
$3,932 (+202.7%)
$16,920 + $131,080
$148,000
2013
$1,299 (−4.0%)
$20,600 + $18,520
$39,120
2012
$1,354 (+3.3%)
$20,600 + $18,520
$39,120
2011
$1,311 (−31.6%)
$19,240 + $17,768
$37,008
2010
$1,916 (−2.9%)
$19,807 + $50,073
$69,880
2008
$1,973
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,500
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 11 025
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.
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
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: Memrial Drive east from Atlanta, left onto Carter Rd. Left on Midway Rd. Right onto Thomas Road and house is first one on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 11 025
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
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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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