Peaceful oasis in the middle of a busling Decatur neighborhood. More than an acre of land INSIDE the Perimeter. Brick Bungalow with garden, patios, porches, woods, a large grass clearing and brand new water line! Create your own urban homestead or explore future development possibilities. Access to two neighborhood streets with two addresses (1408 Cornwall Road and 3656 Aldea Drive via a deeded driveway entrance). The brick cottage has hardwood floor, fireplace with a wood-stove insert, large bath, insulated windows and screened side porch with views of the majority of the property. This is a most unique opportunity for the savvy owner or investor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Steve Cannon• Atlanta Communities
Listed by Tracy Queen• Atlanta Communities
Bought with Chaz Jenkins• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Source:FMLS #7442185
Redfin Estimate
$244,561
$20K since sold in September 2024$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($230K) of 6 comparable homes.
Peaceful oasis in the middle of a busling Decatur neighborhood. More than an acre of land INSIDE the Perimeter. Brick Bungalow with garden, patios, porches, woods, a large grass clearing and brand new water line! Create your own urban homestead or explore future development possibilities. Access to two neighborhood streets with two addresses (1408 Cornwall Road and 3656 Aldea Drive via a deeded driveway entrance). The brick cottage has hardwood floor, fireplace with a wood-stove insert, large bath, insulated windows and screened side porch with views of the majority of the property. This is a most unique opportunity for the savvy owner or investor.
FMLS #7391435
Jul 30, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2024
Relisted
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Jun 22, 2024
Price Changed
$265,000
$219/sq ft
Jun 19, 2024
Relisted
—
Jun 19, 2024
Price Changed
$275,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 10, 2024
Price Changed
$280,000
$231/sq ft
May 31, 2024
Listed
$295,000
$244/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Coming Soon
*
GAMLS #10309326
Jul 15, 2024
Delisted
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Jun 22, 2024
Price Changed
$265,000
$219/sq ft
Jun 19, 2024
Relisted
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Jun 19, 2024
Price Changed
$275,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 18, 2024
Delisted
—
Jun 10, 2024
Price Changed
$280,000
$231/sq ft
May 28, 2024
Listed
$295,000
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2007
Sold
$100,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1986
Sold
$43,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,499 (+80.5%)
$44,760 + $48,480
$93,240
2024
$2,492 (+91.6%)
$44,760 + $48,480
$93,240
2023
$1,301 (−11.8%)
$44,760 + $43,920
$88,680
2022
$1,475 (+8.3%)
$18,720 + $29,280
$48,000
2021
$1,362 (+6.6%)
$18,720 + $24,360
$43,080
2020
$1,277 (−3.3%)
$18,720 + $24,360
$43,080
2019
$1,320 (+25.9%)
$18,720 + $22,920
$41,640
2018
$1,049 (+20.3%)
$6,520 + $23,440
$29,960
2017
$872 (+53.4%)
$6,520 + $23,440
$29,960
2016
$568 (+72.6%)
$6,520 + $12,440
$18,960
2014
$329 (−0.8%)
$6,520 + $11,240
$17,760
2013
$332 (−1.5%)
$5,120 + $4,040
$9,160
2012
$337 (+1.8%)
$5,120 + $4,040
$9,160
2011
$331 (−67.6%)
$4,080 + $4,800
$8,880
2010
$1,020 (+2.8%)
$12,395 + $21,085
$33,480
2008
$992
Tax history for 1408 Cornwall Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,499 (+80.5%)
$44,760 + $48,480
$93,240
2024
$2,492 (+91.6%)
$44,760 + $48,480
$93,240
2023
$1,301 (−11.8%)
$44,760 + $43,920
$88,680
2022
$1,475 (+8.3%)
$18,720 + $29,280
$48,000
2021
$1,362 (+6.6%)
$18,720 + $24,360
$43,080
2020
$1,277 (−3.3%)
$18,720 + $24,360
$43,080
2019
$1,320 (+25.9%)
$18,720 + $22,920
$41,640
2018
$1,049 (+20.3%)
$6,520 + $23,440
$29,960
2017
$872 (+53.4%)
$6,520 + $23,440
$29,960
2016
$568 (+72.6%)
$6,520 + $12,440
$18,960
2014
$329 (−0.8%)
$6,520 + $11,240
$17,760
2013
$332 (−1.5%)
$5,120 + $4,040
$9,160
2012
$337 (+1.8%)
$5,120 + $4,040
$9,160
2011
$331 (−67.6%)
$4,080 + $4,800
$8,880
2010
$1,020 (+2.8%)
$12,395 + $21,085
$33,480
2008
$992
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,210
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 197 17 044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 1, 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: 5
Parking Features: Driveway, Unassigned
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Studio
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See Docs
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Set GPS to 3656 Aldea Road and take driveway to the Bungalow at the end of the driveway. Drive slowly and be considerate of the neighbors. Thank you for Showing.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,210
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 197 17 044
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 1, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
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