Welcome home to this like-new craftsman in the City of Decatur. Open floor plan features large dining room, formal living room, and chef’s kitchen with professional range, pot-filler, farmhouse sink and enormous island that opens to large family room with gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Enjoy sitting on the front porch, or covered screened-in porch out back. Main level also includes a large guest room with en-suite bathroom. The second level includes additional living space in the open loft. The master suite is large enough to accommodate home office, and spa-like marble bath with oversized shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Three additional bedrooms, two full baths, plus laundry room complete the upstairs. Located on a quiet street in Lenox Place, enjoy an easy walk to Adair Park and shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by AMY WIDENER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with AMY WIDENER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6852488
Redfin Estimate
$1,311,315
$326K since sold in March 2021$11K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 5 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this like-new craftsman in the City of Decatur. Open floor plan features large dining room, formal living room, and chef’s kitchen with professional range, pot-filler, farmhouse sink and enormous island that opens to large family room with gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Enjoy sitting on the front porch, or covered screened-in porch out back. Main level also includes a large guest room with en-suite bathroom. The second level includes additional living space in the open loft. The master suite is large enough to accommodate home office, and spa-like marble bath with oversized shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Three additional bedrooms, two full baths, plus laundry room complete the upstairs. Located on a quiet street in Lenox Place, enjoy an easy walk to Adair Park and shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur.
FMLS #6852488
Mar 25, 2021
Sold
$985,000
$323/sq ft
Mar 24, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2021
Listed
$985,000
$323/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2016
Sold
$829,000
$272/sq ft
FMLS #5638745
Jun 8, 2016
Price Changed
$829,000
$272/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Sold
$829,000
$272/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Price Changed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
Apr 15, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2016
Listed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
Stunning new home by Regents Renovation in the heart of Decatur! Fabulous features include an open flr plan w/ 3 living areas, front porch, screened rear porch & deck. Oversized Chef's Kit w/ entertainer's island, granite cntrs, farmhouse sink, & butler's pantry. Upstrs provides a Mstr ste w/ custom walk-ins & beautiful marble bath w/ 2 person soaking tub, double vanities & enormous shower w/ rainhead. 3 add. BRs, 2 BAs, den. Guest BR on Main w/ En-suite BA. Detached 2-Car Carport. See attached details list. Stroll to Adair Park & Downtown Decatur!
GAMLS #7577611
Jun 1, 2016
Price Changed
$829,000
$272/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Sold
$829,000
$272/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Pending
—
May 2, 2016
Pending
—
May 1, 2016
Price Changed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
May 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 15, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2016
Listed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
GAMLS #7532103
Jan 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2016
Price Changed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
Jan 8, 2016
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2015
Listed
$874,900
$287/sq ft
FMLS #5602646
Jan 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2016
Price Changed
$849,900
$279/sq ft
Jan 8, 2016
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2015
Listed
$874,900
$287/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2014
Sold
$325,000
$107/sq ft
GAMLS #7235648
Jul 3, 2014
Price Changed
$325,000
$107/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Sold
$325,000
$107/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Price Changed
$349,900
$115/sq ft
May 13, 2014
Pending
—
May 13, 2014
Price Changed
$349,900
$115/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Price Changed
$368,800
$121/sq ft
Mar 14, 2014
Listed
$379,900
$125/sq ft
FMLS #5262179
Jun 23, 2014
Price Changed
$325,000
$107/sq ft
Jun 23, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2014
Price Changed
$349,900
$115/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Sold
$325,000
$107/sq ft
May 13, 2014
Pending
—
May 13, 2014
Contingent
—
May 13, 2014
Price Changed
$349,900
$115/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Price Changed
$368,800
$121/sq ft
Mar 14, 2014
Listed
$379,900
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1981
Sold
$32,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,951 (+10.7%)
$93,280 + $370,920
$464,200
2024
$18,020 (−2.3%)
$93,280 + $370,920
$464,200
2023
$18,441 (+24.9%)
$93,280 + $325,440
$418,720
2022
$14,770 (+2.4%)
$91,760 + $273,760
$365,520
2021
$14,427 (+3.3%)
$35,720 + $275,360
$311,080
2020
$13,967 (+4.1%)
$35,720 + $275,360
$311,080
2019
$13,411 (−0.3%)
$35,720 + $272,560
$308,280
2018
$13,451 (−4.7%)
$35,720 + $280,440
$316,160
2017
$14,112 (+156.2%)
$35,720 + $280,440
$316,160
2016
$5,509 (+134.9%)
$35,720 + $214,040
$249,760
2014
$2,345 (−1.0%)
$33,320 + $96,680
$130,000
2013
$2,369 (+427.5%)
$35,736 + $51,424
$87,160
2012
$449 (−82.8%)
$68,680 + $18,480
$87,160
2011
$2,606 (+516.0%)
$35,720 + $54,160
$89,880
2010
$423 (+16.2%)
$35,720 + $54,160
$89,880
2008
$364
Tax history for 142 Emerson Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,951 (+10.7%)
$93,280 + $370,920
$464,200
2024
$18,020 (−2.3%)
$93,280 + $370,920
$464,200
2023
$18,441 (+24.9%)
$93,280 + $325,440
$418,720
2022
$14,770 (+2.4%)
$91,760 + $273,760
$365,520
2021
$14,427 (+3.3%)
$35,720 + $275,360
$311,080
2020
$13,967 (+4.1%)
$35,720 + $275,360
$311,080
2019
$13,411 (−0.3%)
$35,720 + $272,560
$308,280
2018
$13,451 (−4.7%)
$35,720 + $280,440
$316,160
2017
$14,112 (+156.2%)
$35,720 + $280,440
$316,160
2016
$5,509 (+134.9%)
$35,720 + $214,040
$249,760
2014
$2,345 (−1.0%)
$33,320 + $96,680
$130,000
2013
$2,369 (+427.5%)
$35,736 + $51,424
$87,160
2012
$449 (−82.8%)
$68,680 + $18,480
$87,160
2011
$2,606 (+516.0%)
$35,720 + $54,160
$89,880
2010
$423 (+16.2%)
$35,720 + $54,160
$89,880
2008
$364
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,048
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 176
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.
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Other
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: W Ponce to Adair to right on Emerson. House will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 176
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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