Enjoy Downtown living in this amazing Craftsman style home. Sit back and relax on this Inviting southern style front porch or come on in and stay a while. Beautiful Coffered ceiling is the focal point in the spacious family room, upgraded crown molding and baseboards throughout, large eat in kitchen with lots of storage that opens to the laundry and storage closets. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main level, the upper floor is an amazing master retreat with an oversized closet as well as a hidden room / closet area with massive amounts of storage. The master suite is large enough for a sitting room / office or nursery. The Master bath is the perfect place to relax with a 2 person whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanity. Interior of the home has been recently painted. Partially Covered private back patio area, a dog yard, large parking pad, unique 2 car carport with windows and a huge workshop that has water run, electrical, a dog door, French doors that open to the rear yard, and a walk thru door from the carport. Imagine the possibilities from outdoor gatherings to a workshop for your hobby or business. This is a rare find in downtown Decatur. Former HGTV Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by LINDA STCLAIR• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Bought with MONA CARTER• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #6729238
Redfin Estimate
$397,542
$53K since sold in September 2020$3,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 24.7% higher than the average sale price ($319K) of 6 comparable homes.
Enjoy Downtown living in this amazing Craftsman style home. Sit back and relax on this Inviting southern style front porch or come on in and stay a while. Beautiful Coffered ceiling is the focal point in the spacious family room, upgraded crown molding and baseboards throughout, large eat in kitchen with lots of storage that opens to the laundry and storage closets. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main level, the upper floor is an amazing master retreat with an oversized closet as well as a hidden room / closet area with massive amounts of storage.The master suite is large enough for a sitting room / office or nursery. The Master bath is the perfect place to relax with a 2 person whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanity. Interior of the home has been recently painted. Partially Covered private back patio area, a dog yard, large parking pad, unique 2 car carport with windows and a huge workshop that has water run, electrical, a dog door, French doors that open to the rear yard, and a walk thru door from the carport. Imagine the possibilities from outdoor gatherings to a workshop for your hobby or business. This is a rare find in downtown Decatur. Former HGTV Home!
FMLS #5119224
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$130,000
$67/sq ft
Jul 10, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 5, 2013
Sold
$143,000
$73/sq ft
Apr 18, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2013
Price Changed
$143,000
$73/sq ft
Apr 9, 2013
Price Changed
$130,000
$67/sq ft
Mar 7, 2013
Listed
$160,000
$82/sq ft
MOVE IN READY! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME! FEATURING HIGHLY TRIMMED COFFERED CEILING TO THE FRENCH-STYLE DOOR HANDLES TO THE SUPER-HEAVY CROWN MOLDING. LRG PARKING PAD IN REAR. HUGE PARTY DECK & THAT FRIENDLY ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH W/CEILING FANS. BRAND NEW 2-ZONED HEATING & AIR. SPACIOUS ALL-ELECTRIC KIT & ALL-WHITE CABINETS. THE ENTIRE 2ND FLOOR IS THE MASTER SUITE WITH HUGE CLOSET & GENUINE JACUZZI TUB IN THE LRG MASTER BATH. NOW, DID YOU FIND THE HIDDEN ROOM W/DAYLIGHT?
GAMLS #3254217
Nov 4, 2014
Price Changed
$52,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 22, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2012
Sold
$52,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 15, 2012
Price Changed
$54,900
$28/sq ft
Jul 5, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$28/sq ft
GAMLS #7062706
Jul 20, 2013
Price Changed
$130,000
$67/sq ft
Jul 5, 2013
Sold
$143,000
$73/sq ft
Apr 18, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2013
Price Changed
$143,000
$73/sq ft
Apr 9, 2013
Price Changed
$130,000
$67/sq ft
Mar 7, 2013
Listed
$160,000
$82/sq ft
FMLS #5039012
Aug 22, 2012
Price Changed
$52,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 22, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2012
Price Changed
$54,900
$28/sq ft
Aug 13, 2012
Sold
$52,000
$27/sq ft
Jul 5, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$28/sq ft
GAMLS #3147009
Apr 9, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2012
Price Changed
$59,900
$31/sq ft
Feb 24, 2012
Price Changed
$69,900
$36/sq ft
Jan 13, 2012
Price Changed
$74,900
$38/sq ft
Dec 16, 2011
Price Changed
$79,900
$41/sq ft
Nov 5, 2011
Listed
$84,900
$43/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jun 2, 2011
Price Changed
$89,900
$46/sq ft
Apr 16, 2011
Price Changed
$104,900
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 2008
Sold
$290,000
$149/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 2002
Sold
$113,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 1999
Sold
$77,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1990
Sold
$25,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,192 (+1.0%)
$45,960 + $131,080
$177,040
2024
$5,140 (+22.3%)
$45,960 + $131,080
$177,040
2023
$4,201 (−6.8%)
$45,960 + $120,680
$166,640
2022
$4,510 (+6.1%)
$27,000 + $113,200
$140,200
2021
$4,252 (+463.3%)
$27,000 + $102,000
$129,000
2020
$755 (+2.3%)
$27,000 + $102,000
$129,000
2019
$738 (+1.0%)
$27,000 + $84,840
$111,840
2018
$730 (−7.1%)
$27,000 + $79,720
$106,720
2017
$786 (+5.5%)
$27,000 + $79,720
$106,720
2016
$745 (−72.5%)
$9,560 + $72,000
$81,560
2014
$2,707 (+27.5%)
$9,560 + $67,480
$77,040
2013
$2,123
$9,640 + $30,280
$39,920
2012
$2,125 (−28.0%)
$9,640 + $30,280
$39,920
2011
$2,952 (−28.5%)
$11,760 + $47,616
$59,376
2010
$4,128 (+128.7%)
$37,818 + $57,342
$95,160
2008
$1,805
Tax history for 1497 Columbia Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,192 (+1.0%)
$45,960 + $131,080
$177,040
2024
$5,140 (+22.3%)
$45,960 + $131,080
$177,040
2023
$4,201 (−6.8%)
$45,960 + $120,680
$166,640
2022
$4,510 (+6.1%)
$27,000 + $113,200
$140,200
2021
$4,252 (+463.3%)
$27,000 + $102,000
$129,000
2020
$755 (+2.3%)
$27,000 + $102,000
$129,000
2019
$738 (+1.0%)
$27,000 + $84,840
$111,840
2018
$730 (−7.1%)
$27,000 + $79,720
$106,720
2017
$786 (+5.5%)
$27,000 + $79,720
$106,720
2016
$745 (−72.5%)
$9,560 + $72,000
$81,560
2014
$2,707 (+27.5%)
$9,560 + $67,480
$77,040
2013
$2,123
$9,640 + $30,280
$39,920
2012
$2,125 (−28.0%)
$9,640 + $30,280
$39,920
2011
$2,952 (−28.5%)
$11,760 + $47,616
$59,376
2010
$4,128 (+128.7%)
$37,818 + $57,342
$95,160
2008
$1,805
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 186 01 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Great Room - 1 Story, Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric Air Filter
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From Atlanta, I-20 E, exit Maynard Terrace and go left, turn rt onto Memorial Dr. , turn Rt onto Rupert Rd immediate left onto Belvadere Lane, Rt onto Columbia Dr. , house on right in . 4 miles
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,890
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 186 01 002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
1/10
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