Off Market Mar 2024 for $472K

$511,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,826/mo

•

1,120

sq ft

147 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

LOCATION & LOW MAINTENANCE!! Come see this wonderful 2BR/1BA true craftsman bungalow tucked in the idyllic Lenox Place neighborhood that is just steps from Downtown Decatur. Charm and character are evident the moment you step on the property. The small low maintenance yard features bright Daffodils and forsythia that greet you as follow brick walkway up to an inviting front porch. Interior features include original hardwood floors, 10 ft ceilings, as well as, crown and picture mouldings. Spacious living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The bathroom has been completely renovated with a striking step-in shower and heated towel rack. The kitchen has ample cabinet space equipped with pull out shelves to maximize storage. In addition, there is a mudroom/pantry space with built in cabinets off the kitchen. Enjoy a morning cup of Joe on your very private brick patio off the back of the home. Off street parking is available in the adjacent carport. Up the street is Adair Park that includes a playground, a dog park and a field. In the next block is Ebster Pool and Park. Two MARTA stations are a brief walk away. The property also includes 1/2 the driveway and carport to the left. If you a seeking a simplified way of life while enjoying a new level of living you have found it with this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Stubbs Rigger • Keller Knapp

Bought with EMILY SANDERS • Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services

Source:FMLS #7348829

Redfin Estimate

$511,571

$40K since sold in March 2024$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($622K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$625,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,390 sq ft
214 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$585,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,438 sq ft
221 Winter Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$760,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
209 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$775,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
134 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$530,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
332 Kings Hwy, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$458,548
F
3 beds1 bath1,508 sq ft
121 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

149

17 MoM

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Sale history for 147 Emerson Ave

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7625469

Aug 26, 2025

Relisted

—

Aug 26, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Aug 1, 2025

Listed

$485,000

$433/sq ft

GAMLS #10576616

Aug 15, 2025

Delisted

—

Aug 1, 2025

Listed

$485,000

$433/sq ft

FMLS #7348829

Mar 28, 2024

Sold

$472,000

$421/sq ft

Mar 17, 2024

Pending

—

Mar 12, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2024

Listed

$449,900

$402/sq ft

GAMLS #10263219

Mar 28, 2024

Sold

$472,000

$421/sq ft

Mar 12, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2024

Listed

$449,900

$402/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 1988

Sold

$67,000

$60/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,905 (+237.5%)

$40,120 + $148,000

$188,120

2024

$861 (−48.0%)

$40,120 + $148,000

$188,120

2023

$1,657 (+57,021.4%)

$40,120 + $97,840

$137,960

2022

$3 (−99.9%)

$39,440 + $73,960

$113,400

2021

$2,399 (−7.7%)

$15,360 + $107,720

$123,080

2020

$2,599 (+20.8%)

$15,360 + $107,720

$123,080

2019

$2,151 (+9.6%)

$15,360 + $106,480

$121,840

2018

$1,962 (−12.8%)

$15,360 + $90,520

$105,880

2017

$2,250 (+402.1%)

$15,360 + $90,520

$105,880

2016

$448 (−74.6%)

$15,360 + $77,800

$93,160

2014

$1,761 (+19.7%)

$35,720 + $81,000

$116,720

2013

$1,472 (+237.2%)

$35,736 + $49,224

$84,960

2012

$437 (−78.2%)

$68,680 + $16,280

$84,960

2011

$2,004 (+396.9%)

$35,720 + $50,360

$86,080

2010

$403 (+16.7%)

$35,720 + $50,360

$86,080

2008

$345

Tax history for 147 Emerson Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,905 (+237.5%)

$40,120 + $148,000

$188,120

2024

$861 (−48.0%)

$40,120 + $148,000

$188,120

2023

$1,657 (+57,021.4%)

$40,120 + $97,840

$137,960

2022

$3 (−99.9%)

$39,440 + $73,960

$113,400

2021

$2,399 (−7.7%)

$15,360 + $107,720

$123,080

2020

$2,599 (+20.8%)

$15,360 + $107,720

$123,080

2019

$2,151 (+9.6%)

$15,360 + $106,480

$121,840

2018

$1,962 (−12.8%)

$15,360 + $90,520

$105,880

2017

$2,250 (+402.1%)

$15,360 + $90,520

$105,880

2016

$448 (−74.6%)

$15,360 + $77,800

$93,160

2014

$1,761 (+19.7%)

$35,720 + $81,000

$116,720

2013

$1,472 (+237.2%)

$35,736 + $49,224

$84,960

2012

$437 (−78.2%)

$68,680 + $16,280

$84,960

2011

$2,004 (+396.9%)

$35,720 + $50,360

$86,080

2010

$403 (+16.7%)

$35,720 + $50,360

$86,080

2008

$345

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,120

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 236 04 159

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Laminate Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PLAT BOOK YY PAGE 508

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: From Ponce turn onto Adair Ave. Turn right onto Emerson.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 159

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

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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

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$486,000 – $589,000

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Home values near 147 Emerson Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
142 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3048 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,315
148 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$594,162

Address	Redfin Estimate
136 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3260 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,291
138 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$704,280

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1246 Sq. Ft.	$537,646
143 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1324 Sq. Ft.	$588,256

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