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
$751,306
$266K since sold in March 2017$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 47.3% higher than the average sale price ($510K) of 6 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 Sep 14, 2026.
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