Cute cottage just waiting for you to call it home! Comfortable and cozy, this home will be top on your list. Lots of nice updates in the kitchen and baths plus a large owner's suite. There is a huge multi-level covered deck where you will be spending your time enjoying the private and zen-like backyard with a koi pond. The basement space is a great bonus and sure to be a highlight. The interior and exterior have just been painted and the deck stained/sealed so the home sparkles. Come make this house your home and enjoy the friendly neighbors, convenient commute, and peace & quiet this home offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Mark Claster• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6898003
Redfin Estimate
$482,706
$63K since sold in July 2021$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($431K) of 6 comparable homes.
Cute cottage just waiting for you to call it home! Comfortable and cozy, this home will be top on your list. Lots of nice updates in the kitchen and baths plus a large owner's suite. There is a huge multi-level covered deck where you will be spending your time enjoying the private and zen-like backyard with a koi pond. The basement space is a great bonus and sure to be a highlight. The interior and exterior have just been painted and the deck stained/sealed so the home sparkles. Come make this house your home and enjoy the friendly neighbors, convenientcommute, and peace & quiet this home offers.
GAMLS #7498100
Nov 23, 2015
Sold
$275,000
$219/sq ft
Oct 27, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2015
Price Changed
$275,000
$219/sq ft
Aug 26, 2015
Price Changed
$289,900
$231/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Listed
$299,900
$239/sq ft
Want a mountain retreat in the city? This is it. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with bonus office and semi-finished basement...with an amazing covered porch and deck overlooking a magical backyard extensively landscaped with hearty established native foliage. Koi pond houses 25 yr old fish. Newly added master bath, renovated kitchen, hardwood flooring. This is a special home for sure. Quiet unincorporated Dekalb neighborhood convenient to downtown Decatur & Oakhurst, Waldorf & Friends Schools. Museum School eligible.
FMLS #5576080
Nov 23, 2015
Sold
$275,000
$219/sq ft
Oct 21, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2015
Price Changed
$275,000
$219/sq ft
Aug 25, 2015
Price Changed
$289,900
$231/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Listed
$299,900
$239/sq ft
FMLS #3778473
Oct 24, 2008
Sold
$235,000
$187/sq ft
Sep 4, 2008
Listed
$239,900
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 2003
Sold
$192,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 1999
Sold
$87,500
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,698 (+7.3%)
$64,800 + $115,200
$180,000
2024
$5,310 (+12.3%)
$64,800 + $115,200
$180,000
2023
$4,729 (−10.7%)
$66,000 + $116,480
$182,480
2022
$5,295 (+32.9%)
$44,000 + $110,760
$154,760
2021
$3,985 (+2.4%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2020
$3,893 (+26.6%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2019
$3,074 (+3.3%)
$44,000 + $55,280
$99,280
2018
$2,976 (−9.3%)
$18,600 + $76,680
$95,280
2017
$3,282 (+16.3%)
$18,600 + $76,680
$95,280
2016
$2,822 (+123.8%)
$18,600 + $68,480
$87,080
2014
$1,261 (+3.2%)
$18,600 + $55,280
$73,880
2013
$1,222 (+28.4%)
$19,320 + $18,200
$37,520
2012
$951 (−16.9%)
$19,280 + $8,840
$28,120
2011
$1,144 (−55.3%)
$20,360 + $12,664
$33,024
2010
$2,560 (+41.2%)
$59,056 + $21,464
$80,520
2008
$1,813
Tax history for 1430 Catherine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,698 (+7.3%)
$64,800 + $115,200
$180,000
2024
$5,310 (+12.3%)
$64,800 + $115,200
$180,000
2023
$4,729 (−10.7%)
$66,000 + $116,480
$182,480
2022
$5,295 (+32.9%)
$44,000 + $110,760
$154,760
2021
$3,985 (+2.4%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2020
$3,893 (+26.6%)
$44,000 + $93,760
$137,760
2019
$3,074 (+3.3%)
$44,000 + $55,280
$99,280
2018
$2,976 (−9.3%)
$18,600 + $76,680
$95,280
2017
$3,282 (+16.3%)
$18,600 + $76,680
$95,280
2016
$2,822 (+123.8%)
$18,600 + $68,480
$87,080
2014
$1,261 (+3.2%)
$18,600 + $55,280
$73,880
2013
$1,222 (+28.4%)
$19,320 + $18,200
$37,520
2012
$951 (−16.9%)
$19,280 + $8,840
$28,120
2011
$1,144 (−55.3%)
$20,360 + $12,664
$33,024
2010
$2,560 (+41.2%)
$59,056 + $21,464
$80,520
2008
$1,813
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 202 12 031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
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: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 202 12 031
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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