Welcome to this beautifully renovated ranch home for sale in Decatur, GA, located inside the I-285 perimeter and just 2 miles from Avondale Estates. This move-in ready Decatur home features original refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, and new stainless-steel appliances—offering true worry-free, turnkey living. This fully updated 3-bedroom home includes a redesigned kitchen and fully renovated bathrooms that blend modern finishes with classic charm. Enjoy the spacious screened-in porch overlooking a large, level backyard—ideal for outdoor entertaining. The property also includes an unfinished partial basement, perfect for storage or future expansion. Conveniently located near I-285, I-20, downtown Decatur, East Lake, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, this home provides excellent access to popular attractions, restaurants, parks, and the growing East Atlanta/Decatur corridor. It’s also down the street from the new Shoppes at Brookglen development, adding even more value and convenience. This home qualifies for the 1% down payment program—a rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers looking for affordability inside the perimeter. Don’t miss this outstanding renovated Decatur GA home for sale in one of the area’s most convenient and fast-growing neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$221Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Perla Franco• HomeSmart
Contact: 404-876-4901
Bought with Monique Crummie• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #7681015
Redfin Estimate
$303,280
$53K since sold in March 2026$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($325K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $1,755 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1401 Richard Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RENTSPREE #1
Aug 5, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,100
$1/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,100
$1/sq ft
FMLS #7681015
Mar 11, 2026
Sold
$249,900
$221/sq ft
Feb 24, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$249,900
$221/sq ft
Dec 12, 2025
Price Changed
$259,900
$230/sq ft
Nov 12, 2025
Listed
$274,900
$243/sq ft
GAMLS #10646192
Mar 11, 2026
Sold
$249,900
$221/sq ft
Feb 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$249,900
$221/sq ft
Dec 12, 2025
Price Changed
$259,900
$230/sq ft
Nov 12, 2025
Listed
$274,900
$243/sq ft
Welcome to this beautifully renovated ranch home for sale in Decatur, GA, located inside the I-285 perimeter and just 2 miles from Avondale Estates. This move-in ready Decatur home features original refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, and new stainless-steel appliances-offering true worry-free, turnkey living. This fully updated 3-bedroom home includes a redesigned kitchen and fully renovated bathrooms that blend modern finishes with classic charm. Enjoy the spacious screened-in porch overlooking a large, level backyard-ideal for outdoor entertaining. The property also includes an unfinished partial basement, perfect for storage or future expansion. Conveniently located near I-285, I-20, downtown Decatur, East Lake, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, this home provides excellent access to popular attractions, restaurants, parks, and the growing East Atlanta/Decatur corridor. It's also down the street from the new Shoppes at Brookglen development, adding even more value and convenience. This home qualifies for a 1% down payment program-a rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers looking for affordability inside the perimeter. Don't miss this outstanding renovated Decatur GA home for sale in one of the area's most convenient and fast-growing neighborhoods.
FMLS #7633542
Nov 4, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2025
Price Changed
$305,000
$269/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Price Changed
$300,000
$265/sq ft
Sep 8, 2025
Listed
$315,000
$278/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$142,500
$126/sq ft
FMLS #6566217
Jul 16, 2019
Sold
$144,500
$128/sq ft
Jun 27, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2019
Listed
$144,500
$128/sq ft
GAMLS #8599746
Jul 16, 2019
Sold
$144,500
$128/sq ft
Jun 27, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2019
Listed
$144,500
$128/sq ft
FMLS #3473175
May 30, 2007
Sold
$115,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 27, 2007
Listed
$119,850
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 2003
Sold
$86,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,543 (−5.4%)
$36,240 + $49,560
$85,800
2024
$2,689 (+47.3%)
$36,240 + $49,560
$85,800
2023
$1,825 (−9.0%)
$36,240 + $52,880
$89,120
2022
$2,005 (+5.3%)
$16,000 + $46,560
$62,560
2021
$1,904 (−30.1%)
$16,000 + $42,160
$58,160
2020
$2,724 (+106.5%)
$16,000 + $42,160
$58,160
2019
$1,319 (+30.6%)
$16,000 + $24,120
$40,120
2018
$1,010 (+25.3%)
$4,160 + $27,000
$31,160
2017
$806 (+20.6%)
$4,160 + $27,000
$31,160
2016
$668 (+35.5%)
$4,160 + $16,840
$21,000
2014
$493 (+20.9%)
$4,160 + $14,640
$18,800
2013
$408 (−28.2%)
$4,320 + $8,880
$13,200
2012
$568 (+46.4%)
$9,520 + $8,040
$17,560
2011
$388 (−66.1%)
$5,480 + $6,520
$12,000
2010
$1,144 (−0.4%)
$11,347 + $25,093
$36,440
2008
$1,149
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,132
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 219 13 011
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
# of Total Parking: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: 33.75784° N, 84.24454° W
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,132
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 219 13 011
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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