Fantastic Corner Lot at the edge of Midway Woods. This traditional 2 bedroom cottage sits on a gentle hill with lots of grassy yard to enjoy. Separate dining room, bonus office/library/play room. Generously sized bedrooms. Hardwood floors (in great condition) and a fireplace add to the charm. Deck/patio and fenced yard. Great neighborhood with involved community. Low unincorporated Dekalb taxes and Museum School eligible. Great value for a home north of Memorial Dr!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by AMBER MASON• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by PATRICK PEYER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Leja LeBar• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #5703665
Redfin Estimate
$338,488
$158K since sold in September 2016$12K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($362K) of 6 comparable homes.
Fantastic Corner Lot at the edge of Midway Woods. This traditional 2 bedroom cottage sits on a gentle hill with lots of grassy yard to enjoy. Separate dining room, bonus office/library/play room. Generously sized bedrooms. Hardwood floors (in great condition) and a fireplace add to the charm. Deck/patio and fenced yard. Great neighborhood with involved community. Low unincorporated Dekalb taxes and Museum School eligible. Great value for a home north of Memorial Dr!
FMLS #5703665
Sep 8, 2016
Sold
$180,000
$178/sq ft
Aug 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$172,000
$170/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1998
Sold
$90,400
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1995
Sold
$29,336
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 1992
Sold
$39,765
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,031 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $80,520
$140,520
2024
$3,970 (+32.7%)
$60,000 + $80,520
$140,520
2023
$2,992 (−9.4%)
$60,000 + $73,040
$133,040
2022
$3,301 (+5.2%)
$40,000 + $66,240
$106,240
2021
$3,137 (−3.1%)
$40,000 + $59,120
$99,120
2020
$3,236 (+12.2%)
$40,000 + $59,120
$99,120
2019
$2,883 (+9.8%)
$40,000 + $49,120
$89,120
2018
$2,625 (+3.4%)
$16,920 + $61,360
$78,280
2017
$2,537 (+3.5%)
$16,920 + $61,360
$78,280
2016
$2,452 (+100.8%)
$16,920 + $58,480
$75,400
2014
$1,221 (+22.1%)
$16,920 + $58,600
$75,520
2013
$1,000 (−4.5%)
$17,560 + $12,360
$29,920
2012
$1,048 (−13.8%)
$17,560 + $12,600
$30,160
2011
$1,215 (−45.5%)
$18,520 + $15,752
$34,272
2010
$2,229 (+14.1%)
$45,826 + $25,734
$71,560
2008
$1,953
Tax history for 1487 Catherine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,031 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $80,520
$140,520
2024
$3,970 (+32.7%)
$60,000 + $80,520
$140,520
2023
$2,992 (−9.4%)
$60,000 + $73,040
$133,040
2022
$3,301 (+5.2%)
$40,000 + $66,240
$106,240
2021
$3,137 (−3.1%)
$40,000 + $59,120
$99,120
2020
$3,236 (+12.2%)
$40,000 + $59,120
$99,120
2019
$2,883 (+9.8%)
$40,000 + $49,120
$89,120
2018
$2,625 (+3.4%)
$16,920 + $61,360
$78,280
2017
$2,537 (+3.5%)
$16,920 + $61,360
$78,280
2016
$2,452 (+100.8%)
$16,920 + $58,480
$75,400
2014
$1,221 (+22.1%)
$16,920 + $58,600
$75,520
2013
$1,000 (−4.5%)
$17,560 + $12,360
$29,920
2012
$1,048 (−13.8%)
$17,560 + $12,600
$30,160
2011
$1,215 (−45.5%)
$18,520 + $15,752
$34,272
2010
$2,229 (+14.1%)
$45,826 + $25,734
$71,560
2008
$1,953
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,009
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 202 09 019
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: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Directions: From Decatur, south on Candler to left on Midway. Right on Oldfield. Home is on the corner of Oldfield and Catherine.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Park, Playground, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,009
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 202 09 019
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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