Perched on the 12th floor of Somerset Heights, this light-filled 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers sweeping, tree-top views over South Peachtree Creek Trail and Ira B. Melton Park. With 816 square feet of thoughtfully arranged space, Unit 1213 is move-in ready and designed for low-maintenance living in one of Decatur’s most convenient corridors. Inside, you'll find fresh paint, wide-plank floors, and a spacious living area that opens onto a private balcony, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet evening unwind. The flexible layout provides plenty of room for a dedicated desk or creative studio setup, while the bedroom, set behind glass French doors, offers generous light and privacy. The unit includes central HVAC and ample storage. Somerset Heights residents enjoy access to a community pool, fitness center, library, and club room. The building also features secure access, elevators, and on-site management. The location is ideal for those seeking a balance of natural beauty and urban convenience: Emory University and the CDC are just around the corner, with grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and trails all within easy reach. With quick access to Clairmont, North Decatur, and I-85, getting around is simple whether you're working on campus, from home, or downtown.
CondoProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jude Holmes• Keller Knapp
Bought with Naiverh C Castelao• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #7579887
Redfin Estimate
$150,323
$37K since sold in July 2025$5,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($137K) of 6 comparable homes.
Perched on the 12th floor of Somerset Heights, this light-filled 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers sweeping, tree-top views over South Peachtree Creek Trail and Ira B. Melton Park. With 816 square feet of thoughtfully arranged space, Unit 1213 is move-in ready and designed for low-maintenance living in one of DecaturCOs most convenient corridors. Inside, you'll find fresh paint, wide-plank floors, and a spacious living area that opens onto a private balcony, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet evening unwind. The flexible layout provides plenty of room for a dedicated desk or creative studio setup, while the bedroom, set behind glass French doors, offers generous light and privacy. The unit includes central HVAC and ample storage. Somerset Heights residents enjoy access to a community pool, fitness center, library, and club room. The building also features secure access, elevators, and on-site management. The location is ideal for those seeking a balance of natural beauty and urban convenience: Emory University and the CDC are just around the corner, with grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and trails all within easy reach. With quick access to Clairmont, North Decatur, and I-85, getting around is simple whether you're working on campus, from home, or downtown.
FMLS #6513172
May 15, 2019
Sold
$135,000
$166/sq ft
Apr 11, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2019
Price Changed
$143,900
$177/sq ft
Mar 1, 2019
Listed
$147,900
$182/sq ft
Located near both Emory and the VA Med Ctr, 1 bedroom condo with assigned parking. Enter the tiled foyer leading to a large family room/dining combo which extends to the covered balcony. The large, brightly lit bedroom has hardwood floors and a roomy closet with built ins! Recently renovated bathroom and kitchen with gas stove! Plenty of storage, Great flooring throughout, Recessed lighting, 2 year old air handler and more! Building has great amenities: Fitness room, Clubroom, Swimming pool and Grills. All UTILITIES included in HOA fee except cable and internet.
GAMLS #8535523
May 15, 2019
Sold
$135,000
$166/sq ft
Apr 11, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2019
Price Changed
$143,900
$177/sq ft
Mar 1, 2019
Listed
$147,900
$182/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$77,000
$95/sq ft
GAMLS #7606245
Jun 27, 2016
Price Changed
$77,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 27, 2016
Sold
$77,000
$95/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 24, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2016
Price Changed
$79,900
$98/sq ft
Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$98/sq ft
FMLS #5661000
Jun 29, 2016
Price Changed
$77,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 27, 2016
Sold
$77,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 27, 2016
Price Changed
$79,900
$98/sq ft
Mar 24, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 2013
Sold
$61,900
$76/sq ft
GAMLS #7000161
Jan 24, 2013
Price Changed
$61,900
$76/sq ft
Jan 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2012
Sold
$61,900
$76/sq ft
Dec 18, 2012
Price Changed
$66,900
$82/sq ft
Oct 2, 2012
Listed
$66,900
$82/sq ft
FMLS #5069968
Jan 8, 2013
Price Changed
$61,900
$76/sq ft
Jan 8, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2012
Price Changed
$66,900
$82/sq ft
Dec 28, 2012
Sold
$61,900
$76/sq ft
Oct 2, 2012
Listed
$66,900
$82/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 1999
Sold
$94,700
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,637 (−7.1%)
$8,560 + $57,000
$65,560
2024
$1,762 (+65.0%)
$8,560 + $57,000
$65,560
2023
$1,068 (−26.4%)
$8,560 + $59,560
$68,120
2022
$1,451 (−34.4%)
$8,560 + $45,960
$54,520
2021
$2,211 (−2.9%)
$8,560 + $41,280
$49,840
2020
$2,276 (+98.1%)
$8,560 + $41,280
$49,840
2019
$1,149 (+6.1%)
$8,560 + $42,640
$51,200
2018
$1,083 (+53.6%)
$8,560 + $39,880
$48,440
2017
$705 (−48.3%)
$8,560 + $39,880
$48,440
2016
$1,365 (+298.0%)
$8,560 + $21,800
$30,360
2014
$343 (+1.8%)
$8,560 + $22,520
$31,080
2013
$337 (+50.1%)
$8,560 + $13,640
$22,200
2012
$224 (−70.7%)
$8,560 + $8,280
$16,840
2011
$765 (+12.3%)
$13,400 + $18,520
$31,920
2010
$682 (−59.9%)
$9,600 + $22,320
$31,920
2008
$1,701
Tax history for 1501 Clairmont Rd #1213
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,637 (−7.1%)
$8,560 + $57,000
$65,560
2024
$1,762 (+65.0%)
$8,560 + $57,000
$65,560
2023
$1,068 (−26.4%)
$8,560 + $59,560
$68,120
2022
$1,451 (−34.4%)
$8,560 + $45,960
$54,520
2021
$2,211 (−2.9%)
$8,560 + $41,280
$49,840
2020
$2,276 (+98.1%)
$8,560 + $41,280
$49,840
2019
$1,149 (+6.1%)
$8,560 + $42,640
$51,200
2018
$1,083 (+53.6%)
$8,560 + $39,880
$48,440
2017
$705 (−48.3%)
$8,560 + $39,880
$48,440
2016
$1,365 (+298.0%)
$8,560 + $21,800
$30,360
2014
$343 (+1.8%)
$8,560 + $22,520
$31,080
2013
$337 (+50.1%)
$8,560 + $13,640
$22,200
2012
$224 (−70.7%)
$8,560 + $8,280
$16,840
2011
$765 (+12.3%)
$13,400 + $18,520
$31,920
2010
$682 (−59.9%)
$9,600 + $22,320
$31,920
2008
$1,701
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
814
Year built
1968
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 060 22 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
MR-2
Medium Density Residential-2 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the MR-2 (Medium Density Residential-2) District is as follows: To encourage primarily residential, planned developments that allow accessory retail, office, institutional, and civic uses; To provide for residential neighborhoods with a mix of single-family and multi-family housing types that maintain harmony of scale, intensity, and design with surrounding development; To provide for connectivity of streets and communities and reduce the dependence on automobile uses by increasing the ease of movement and opportunities for alternative modes of travel; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan; To provide districts that allow appropriate development transitions within the edges and transitional areas of the Town Center and Regional Center character areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Mixed use
Library
Museum / gallery
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Garage, Parking Lot
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Concrete
Exterior Features: Balcony, Gas Grill
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Pool Features: In Ground
Other Structures: Other
Ownership: Condominium
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: SOMERSET HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1213 11-17-99
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
HOA Information
Association Fee: $625
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Gas, Pest Control, Sewer, Termite, Trash, Water
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Clairmont Road, turn onto Desmond Drive and enter the Somerset Heights parking lot at 1501 Clairmont Road. Park in guest parking and enter through the main lobby. Take the elevator to the twelfth floor. Unit 1213 offers stunning views of South Peachtree Creek Trail and Ira B. Melton Park. Be sure to check out the community pool and fitness center located just off the main level before you leave.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Fitness Center, Homeowners Assoc, Meeting Room, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 814
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 060 22 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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