Thoughtfully designed with modern yet timeless finishes, this exceptional newer construction home offers the rare combination of luxury, functionality, energy efficiency, and an unbeatable Decatur lifestyle. An exceptional floor plan places four bedrooms on the upper level, including an expansive primary suite with a beautifully appointed spa-like bath and oversized walk-in closet, a second bedroom with its own private ensuite bath, two additional bedrooms served by a full hall bath, and a spacious dedicated laundry room—all conveniently located on the same floor. The main level is designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, featuring an open-concept great room, a stunning chef’s kitchen with a large island, spacious dining area, private office, convenient half bath, and an additional bar with beverage refrigerator. The great room flows seamlessly onto a screened porch with its own fireplace, creating the perfect extension of the living space for year-round enjoyment. The finished terrace level adds exceptional versatility with a fifth bedroom, fourth full bath, expansive bonus room, utility/storage room, and a spacious two-car garage. Whether you’re hosting guests, enjoying movie nights, creating a playroom, or designing the ultimate media room or home gym, this flexible space easily adapts to your lifestyle. Throughout the home, custom finishes blend contemporary style with timeless design. Built as an EarthCraft Certified home, it features Energy Star appliances, WaterSense EPA-certified plumbing fixtures, wiring for electric vehicle charging, and thoughtful upgrades that enhance both efficiency and everyday comfort. Set on an oversized 0.36-acre lot, the expansive yard provides abundant space to enjoy, with room to add a pool or other outdoor amenities if desired. Beyond the home itself, the location is truly exceptional. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street known for its vibrant, welcoming community, neighbors gather, children play, and the sense of connection is something rarely found today. At the end of the street, a scenic nature trail leads directly to a neighborhood playground and park, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors just steps from your front door. You’re also just minutes from Oakhurst, Downtown Decatur, award-winning restaurants, local shops, parks, and everything that makes Decatur one of Metro Atlanta’s most sought-after places to call home.
College Heights, located between Agnes Scott College and Downtown Decatur, is a residential and academic Decatur neighborhood with leafy sidewalks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Agnes Scott College quad along E College Ave, where brick academic halls, shaded lawns, and steady foot traffic set a collegiate cadence. Craftsman bungalows and classic brick homes line calm streets, with pocket greens and front-porch streetscapes shaping the daily rhythm. Agnes Scott College anchors the area’s cultural calendar, while nearby Decatur Square adds independent flavor through Eddie’s Attic and the Decatur Book Festival. MARTA rail at Decatur Station links the neighborhood to the wider metro without changing its quiet, walkable feel.
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148 Candler Dr · $1,700,000
$1.7M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.7M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
34 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Crown molding
Disappearing attic stairs
Double vanities
Recessed lighting
Tray ceilings
Walk-in closets
High 10 ft ceilings on lower, main and upper levels
3 fireplaces (brick, stone, gas starter; one outside)
Double-pane ENERGY STAR windows with window treatments
Bedrooms
Oversized master
Four bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom (main level)
Master bath with double vanity, separate tub and shower, and soaking tub
Full bath on lower level
Kitchen
White cabinets
Kitchen island
Stone countertops
Gas oven and gas range
Range hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on upper level
Washer and dryer included
Dehumidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (ENERGY STAR qualified equipment)
Central air (ENERGY STAR qualified equipment)
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private yard
Wood backyard fencing
Rain gutters
Rear stairs
Shed(s) and additional storage
Covered, screened and enclosed porch areas
Front porch, rear porch, deck and patio
Home design
Three or more levels
Resale property
EarthCraft Home (green building verification)
Construction includes brick and HardiPlank siding
Parking
Two-car garage
Driveway parking
Total of four parking spaces
Open parking available
Construction
Shingle roof
Combination foundation
Built with brick and HardiPlank materials
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110V and 220V electric (220V in garage)
Cable, electricity, natural gas and phone available
HOA & community
Near public transport, schools, trails/greenway and a park
Electricity and solar
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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
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