Vacant and SAFE to show! Exceptional renovation! 30's era elegant brick City of Decatur jewel. Stunning mahogany barrister paneled dining room and natural cherry paneled study (5th bedroom). Open kitchen, stainless appliances and granite counters with breakfast bar affording broad view of family room. Traditional Living Room opens to lovely garden/sun room all overlooking front gardens and charming street with sidewalks to park and Decatur Square. A perfect guest suite w/adorable private bath on main. Butler's pantry/wine niche w/fridge. Beautiful powder room + wide central stairwell. Upstairs features hardwoods, high ceilings and spacious master bedroom with sleek spa-styled bath with all the amenities for modern living including stunning walk-in walnut paneled dressing room closet. 2 generous secondary bedrooms upstairs and wonderful hall bath plus upstairs dedicated laundry room. Special features include Frank Loyd Wright inspired stained glass accents at front door and side porch sun room lights. Mahogany front door, knotty alder-wood rear door and cherry door to study, as well as custom DR plantation shutters. Living Room masonry fireplace with remote operated gas logs battery start (good for ice storms/electricity outages). Huge basement with exterior entrance completely waterproofed for extra bonus space, workshop and rainy day crafting space. Rear yard offers terrific sunlight for wonderful gardening possibilities. View from entertainer's deck of private community gardens. Adorable garden styled garage with beautiful double doors, big enough for a car but excellent for bikes and garden supplies. This house offers the total package in the most charming village street with easy stroll to the pubs and eateries of dynamic City of Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$414Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with BECKY VINSON• Atlanta Communities
Source:FMLS #6684045
Redfin Estimate
$1,323,806
$444K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 13.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 5 comparable homes.
Vacant and SAFE to show! Exceptional renovation! 30's era elegant brick City of Decatur jewel. Stunning mahogany barrister paneled dining room and natural cherry paneled study (5th bedroom). Open kitchen, stainless appliances and granite counters with breakfast bar affording broad view of family room. Traditional Living Room opens to lovely garden/sun room all overlooking front gardens and charming street with sidewalks to park and Decatur Square. A perfect guest suite w/adorable private bath on main. Butler's pantry/wine niche w/fridge. Beautiful powder room + wide central stairwell. Upstairs features hardwoods, high ceilings and spacious master bedroom with sleek spa-styled bath with all the amenities for modern living including stunning walk-in walnut paneled dressing room closet. 2 generous secondary bedrooms upstairs and wonderful hall bath plus upstairs dedicated laundry room. Special features include Frank Loyd Wright inspired stained glass accents at front door and side porch sun room lights. Mahogany front door, knotty alder-wood rear door and cherry door to study, as well as custom DR plantation shutters. Living Room masonry fireplace with remote operated gas logs battery start (good for ice storms/electricity outages). Huge basement with exterior entrance completely waterproofed for extra bonus space, workshop and rainy day crafting space. Rear yard offers terrific sunlight for wonderful gardening possibilities. View from entertainer's deck of private community gardens. Adorable garden styled garage with beautiful double doors, big enough for a car but excellent for bikes and garden supplies. This house offers the total package in the most charming village street with easy stroll to the pubs and eateries of dynamic City of Decatur.
Public Records
May 19, 2015
Sold
$815,000
$255/sq ft
GAMLS #7405727
Jun 2, 2015
Price Changed
$815,000
$255/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Sold
$815,000
$255/sq ft
Feb 24, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 21, 2015
Price Changed
$839,000
$262/sq ft
Feb 18, 2015
Listed
$839,000
$262/sq ft
High-end full-reno w/ storage basement. Paneled solid wood doors, polished hardwoods, & gabled dormers. Sunny home draws in natural light w/ new custom windows thru-out. Formal living room w/ cozy fireplace, built-in bookshelves, & a French door that leads to side sunroom. Formal dining room w/ handsomely trimmed mahogany moldings. Gourmet kitchen & breakfast area opens to family room w/ built-in surround speakers. Expansive master retreat awaits up the grand staircase. Backyard overlooks a pvt community garden.
FMLS #5398665
May 21, 2015
Price Changed
$815,000
$255/sq ft
May 21, 2015
Sold
$815,000
$255/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Price Changed
$839,000
$262/sq ft
Feb 24, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 18, 2015
Listed
$839,000
$262/sq ft
FMLS #3651398
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$675,000
$211/sq ft
Feb 11, 2008
Listed
$689,000
$215/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 2005
Sold
$405,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,551 (+5.4%)
$87,840 + $377,200
$465,040
2024
$18,547 (+11.3%)
$87,840 + $377,200
$465,040
2023
$16,670 (+7.9%)
$87,840 + $353,040
$440,880
2022
$15,446 (−11.6%)
$72,120 + $308,520
$380,640
2021
$17,474 (+33.6%)
$36,000 + $308,440
$344,440
2020
$13,084 (+9.3%)
$36,000 + $308,440
$344,440
2018
$11,969 (−8.8%)
$36,000 + $245,040
$281,040
2017
$13,122 (+81.5%)
$36,000 + $245,040
$281,040
2016
$7,229 (+8.2%)
$36,000 + $251,000
$287,000
2014
$6,679
$26,960 + $245,160
$272,120
2013
$6,674 (+371.5%)
$35,924 + $220,516
$256,440
2012
$1,416 (−80.3%)
$88,160 + $168,280
$256,440
2011
$7,187 (+156.9%)
$35,200 + $221,240
$256,440
2010
$2,798 (+153.9%)
$37,586 + $218,854
$256,440
2008
$1,102
Tax history for 139 Coventry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,551 (+5.4%)
$87,840 + $377,200
$465,040
2024
$18,547 (+11.3%)
$87,840 + $377,200
$465,040
2023
$16,670 (+7.9%)
$87,840 + $353,040
$440,880
2022
$15,446 (−11.6%)
$72,120 + $308,520
$380,640
2021
$17,474 (+33.6%)
$36,000 + $308,440
$344,440
2020
$13,084 (+9.3%)
$36,000 + $308,440
$344,440
2018
$11,969 (−8.8%)
$36,000 + $245,040
$281,040
2017
$13,122 (+81.5%)
$36,000 + $245,040
$281,040
2016
$7,229 (+8.2%)
$36,000 + $251,000
$287,000
2014
$6,679
$26,960 + $245,160
$272,120
2013
$6,674 (+371.5%)
$35,924 + $220,516
$256,440
2012
$1,416 (−80.3%)
$88,160 + $168,280
$256,440
2011
$7,187 (+156.9%)
$35,200 + $221,240
$256,440
2010
$2,798 (+153.9%)
$37,586 + $218,854
$256,440
2008
$1,102
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,200
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 01 023
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.
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur go West on West Ponce to Right on Nelson Ferry to right on Coventry Road.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,200
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 01 023
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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