Perched atop a hill & located half of a block from Downtown Decatur. From the large rocking chair front porch, guests enter into the formal LR w/ fireplace & built-in bookcases. Large light-filled rooms throughout include separate DR, updated kitchen, butler's pantry w/ breakfast area, as well as the family room w/ brick floors & a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling. Central hallway leads to master suite, 2nd bedroom & a guest bath w/ claw foot tub. Off of family room & office nook are perm stairs to the attic, ready for expansion. Fenced, level yard. Hardwoods & fresh paint.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
$459Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Thomas McCullough
Bought with RICHARD REID• Direct Link Realty, Inc
Source:FMLS #5078245
Redfin Estimate
$918,910
$520K since sold in December 2012$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 26% higher than the average sale price ($729K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic Craftsman bungalow perched atop a hill Just half a block from the outstanding restaurants & shopping of Downtown Decatur. From the large rocking chair front porch, guests enter into the formal living room w/ fireplace & built-in bookcases. Large light-filled rooms throughout include the separate dining room, updated kitchen, butler's pantry w/ breakfast area, as well as the family room w/ brick floors & a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling. A central hallway leads to the master bedroom & bathroom, 2nd bedroom & a charming guest bathroom w/ claw foot tub. Off of the family room & office nook are permanent stairs to the attic, which is ready for expansion. Lot also features a fenced, level backyard. Gleaming hardwoodfloors & fresh paint both inside & outside!
Public Records
Dec 21, 2012
Sold
$398,500
$199/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1991
Sold
$75,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1985
Sold
$79,700
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,798 (+8.2%)
$120,840 + $275,800
$396,640
2024
$15,525 (+0.8%)
$120,840 + $275,800
$396,640
2023
$15,408 (+16.6%)
$120,840 + $245,800
$366,640
2022
$13,215 (+3.6%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2021
$12,753 (+16.9%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2020
$10,913 (+4.9%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2019
$10,400 (+2.4%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2018
$10,156 (−7.0%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2017
$10,921 (+87.9%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2016
$5,813 (+38.2%)
$37,160 + $180,440
$217,600
2014
$4,207 (+42.6%)
$37,160 + $180,440
$217,600
2013
$2,950 (+463.0%)
$37,152 + $112,448
$149,600
2012
$524 (−84.2%)
$77,160 + $23,120
$100,280
2011
$3,313 (+495.1%)
$36,600 + $79,000
$115,600
2010
$557 (+13.5%)
$36,600 + $79,000
$115,600
2008
$490
Tax history for 131 Fairview Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,798 (+8.2%)
$120,840 + $275,800
$396,640
2024
$15,525 (+0.8%)
$120,840 + $275,800
$396,640
2023
$15,408 (+16.6%)
$120,840 + $245,800
$366,640
2022
$13,215 (+3.6%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2021
$12,753 (+16.9%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2020
$10,913 (+4.9%)
$35,994 + $240,886
$276,880
2019
$10,400 (+2.4%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2018
$10,156 (−7.0%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2017
$10,921 (+87.9%)
$37,160 + $201,560
$238,720
2016
$5,813 (+38.2%)
$37,160 + $180,440
$217,600
2014
$4,207 (+42.6%)
$37,160 + $180,440
$217,600
2013
$2,950 (+463.0%)
$37,152 + $112,448
$149,600
2012
$524 (−84.2%)
$77,160 + $23,120
$100,280
2011
$3,313 (+495.1%)
$36,600 + $79,000
$115,600
2010
$557 (+13.5%)
$36,600 + $79,000
$115,600
2008
$490
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,800
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 01 098
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Permanent Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, head down West Ponce de Leon Ave to make a right turn onto Fairview Ave. House will be on right side.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 01 098
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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