Charming ranch-styled 1950's home sits atop the hill and is equipped with the updates needed for modern living. Full master suite upgrade was added in 2012. Very private fenced in backyard with patio, stone bench and stepping stones, and fire pit. Completely fenced in front yard with front deck and screened in porch. Third bedroom seconds as a great office. Home is filled with natural light. Original hardwood floors have been kept up well. 2013 kitchen remodel w/ stone counter tops is icing on the cake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bobby Wess• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Kevin Harden• REMAX Around Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5910387
Redfin Estimate
$454,783
$179K since sold in November 2017$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($379K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming ranch-styled 1950's home sits atop the hill and is equipped with the updates needed for modern living. Full master suite upgrade was added in 2012. Very private fenced in backyard with patio, stone bench and stepping stones, and fire pit. Completely fenced in front yard with front deck and screened in porch. Third bedroom seconds as a great office. Home is filled with natural light. Original hardwood floors have been kept up well. 2013 kitchen remodel w/ stone counter tops is icing on the cake.
FMLS #5910387
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$275,520
$204/sq ft
Nov 6, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 21, 2017
Listed
$274,900
$204/sq ft
GAMLS #3179546
Apr 1, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2012
Listed
$174,900
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1998
Sold
$66,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1989
Sold
$41,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,644 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $110,520
$170,520
2024
$4,704 (+48.5%)
$60,000 + $110,520
$170,520
2023
$3,167 (−9.1%)
$60,000 + $108,600
$168,600
2022
$3,485 (+6.8%)
$38,000 + $79,800
$117,800
2021
$3,262 (+2.9%)
$38,000 + $70,120
$108,120
2020
$3,169 (+3.2%)
$38,000 + $70,120
$108,120
2019
$3,071 (+4.8%)
$38,000 + $62,760
$100,760
2018
$2,930 (−15.2%)
$16,920 + $77,960
$94,880
2017
$3,456 (+13.0%)
$16,920 + $77,960
$94,880
2016
$3,059 (+64.8%)
$16,920 + $43,960
$60,880
2014
$1,856 (−0.1%)
$16,920 + $43,880
$60,800
2013
$1,858
$21,400 + $11,440
$32,840
2012
$1,860 (+7.9%)
$21,400 + $11,440
$32,840
2011
$1,724 (−40.8%)
$18,000 + $12,480
$30,480
2010
$2,913 (+2.0%)
$18,000 + $45,440
$63,440
2008
$2,855
Tax history for 1326 Dorothy Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,644 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $110,520
$170,520
2024
$4,704 (+48.5%)
$60,000 + $110,520
$170,520
2023
$3,167 (−9.1%)
$60,000 + $108,600
$168,600
2022
$3,485 (+6.8%)
$38,000 + $79,800
$117,800
2021
$3,262 (+2.9%)
$38,000 + $70,120
$108,120
2020
$3,169 (+3.2%)
$38,000 + $70,120
$108,120
2019
$3,071 (+4.8%)
$38,000 + $62,760
$100,760
2018
$2,930 (−15.2%)
$16,920 + $77,960
$94,880
2017
$3,456 (+13.0%)
$16,920 + $77,960
$94,880
2016
$3,059 (+64.8%)
$16,920 + $43,960
$60,880
2014
$1,856 (−0.1%)
$16,920 + $43,880
$60,800
2013
$1,858
$21,400 + $11,440
$32,840
2012
$1,860 (+7.9%)
$21,400 + $11,440
$32,840
2011
$1,724 (−40.8%)
$18,000 + $12,480
$30,480
2010
$2,913 (+2.0%)
$18,000 + $45,440
$63,440
2008
$2,855
*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
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,322
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 19 001
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Outside
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, 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: From downtown Decatur go South on Candler. Left on Midway Road. Right on Dorothy Drive. Other option is South East on Columbia. Right on Midway Road. Left on Dorothy. House is second on left side and partially obscured by privacy trees in front yard.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,322
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 19 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
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