This spacious and beautiful home has 3BR/2BA all on the main level. Located an easy walk from Decatur Square along the newly constructed pedestrian and bike path, only half a mile to Clairemont Elementary, and just steps from the incredible Glenlake Park, Pool, and Tennis! This fantastic home has all new interior paint and gorgeous newly refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen has a sunny breakfast nook and an adjacent mud-room and entry from your attached 2-car garage! Huge family room has a cozy fireplace and large windows, and the generously sized dining room flows from the kitchen to the deck overlooking the private fully fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining. A full unfinished basement with interior and exterior entry has a 3rd full finished bath and kitchenette area, providing for unlimited potential and tremendous future equity, maybe an Airbnb, or in-law suite? This home is beautiful, well maintained, newer HVAC, and has the space and practical floorplan for easy living. Literally around the corner from Whole Foods, Starbucks, and convenient shopping at North Decatur Square and just 2.5 miles to Emory/CDC. Don't miss out on this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by HEATHER TELL• HomeSmart
Bought with Suzanne Feese• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #7033546
Redfin Estimate
$710,076
$85K since sold in May 2022$9,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 24% higher than the average sale price ($572K) of 6 comparable homes.
This spacious and beautiful home has 3BR/2BA all on the main level. Located an easy walk from Decatur Square along the newly constructed pedestrian and bike path, only half a mile to Clairemont Elementary, and just steps from the incredible Glenlake Park, Pool, and Tennis! This fantastic home has all new interior paint and gorgeous newly refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen has a sunny breakfast nook and an adjacent mud-room entry from your attached 2-car garage! Huge family room has a cozy fireplace and large windows, and the generously sized dining room flows from the kitchen to the deck overlooking the private backyard, perfect for entertaining. A full unfinished basement, with a 3rd full finished bath, has unlimited potential and tremendous future equity, maybe an Airbnb, or in-law suite? This home is beautiful, well maintained, newer HVAC, and has the practical floorplan you need. Literally around the corner from Whole Foods, Starbucks, and convenient shopping at North Decatur Square and just 2.5 miles to Emory/CDC.
FMLS #3958608
Dec 17, 2009
Sold
$250,000
$135/sq ft
Sep 9, 2009
Listed
$259,900
$140/sq ft
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Public Records
Oct 7, 1998
Sold
$215,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1997
Sold
$19,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,057 (+17.4%)
$78,120 + $173,880
$252,000
2024
$11,978 (−15.3%)
$78,120 + $173,880
$252,000
2023
$14,142 (+19.6%)
$79,440 + $179,960
$259,400
2022
$11,825 (+3.0%)
$79,440 + $170,200
$249,640
2021
$11,481 (+24.8%)
$33,440 + $210,280
$243,720
2020
$9,203 (+5.7%)
$33,440 + $210,280
$243,720
2019
$8,707 (+12.1%)
$20,920 + $171,880
$192,800
2017
$7,766 (+170.0%)
$20,920 + $162,880
$183,800
2016
$2,876 (+2.5%)
$20,920 + $148,760
$169,680
2014
$2,805 (−0.2%)
$20,920 + $141,440
$162,360
2013
$2,812 (+412.7%)
$20,880 + $83,680
$104,560
2012
$548 (−82.4%)
$20,880 + $83,680
$104,560
2011
$3,117 (+293.5%)
$19,800 + $141,040
$160,840
2010
$792 (−19.8%)
$19,800 + $141,040
$160,840
2008
$988
Tax history for 1280 Church St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,057 (+17.4%)
$78,120 + $173,880
$252,000
2024
$11,978 (−15.3%)
$78,120 + $173,880
$252,000
2023
$14,142 (+19.6%)
$79,440 + $179,960
$259,400
2022
$11,825 (+3.0%)
$79,440 + $170,200
$249,640
2021
$11,481 (+24.8%)
$33,440 + $210,280
$243,720
2020
$9,203 (+5.7%)
$33,440 + $210,280
$243,720
2019
$8,707 (+12.1%)
$20,920 + $171,880
$192,800
2017
$7,766 (+170.0%)
$20,920 + $162,880
$183,800
2016
$2,876 (+2.5%)
$20,920 + $148,760
$169,680
2014
$2,805 (−0.2%)
$20,920 + $141,440
$162,360
2013
$2,812 (+412.7%)
$20,880 + $83,680
$104,560
2012
$548 (−82.4%)
$20,880 + $83,680
$104,560
2011
$3,117 (+293.5%)
$19,800 + $141,040
$160,840
2010
$792 (−19.8%)
$19,800 + $141,040
$160,840
2008
$988
*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
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,856
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 01 093
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Cement Siding, Stucco
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur Square go North on Church St, and the home will be on your left in just under a mile. Park in the spacious driveway.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2006
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 01 093
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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