Location, location, location! Come get the city living without the city price! Great opportunity! Don't miss this opportunity! Check out this 1 bedroom condo unit in the sought after Somerset Heights building. It's located on the 20th floor with a great view! It is conveniently located near Emory University and Hospital, CDC, VA Hospital, downtown Decatur, shops, restaurants and more! Easy public transportation & lighted sidewalks and only minutes away from the interstate. HOA dues cover ALL Utilities! The building amenities are quite amazing which includes--an alluring pool/outdoor entertaining area, updated fitness center, free Wifi in the lobby and ground level, private clubroom with a pool table, library/study room and private pet run area.
CondoProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by COURTNEY CHAMBLESS• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with Derrick Brown• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #7200994
Redfin Estimate
$149,302
$11K since sold in June 2023$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($137K) of 6 comparable homes.
Location, location, location! Come get the city living without the city price! Great opportunity! Don't miss this opportunity! Check out this 1 bedroom condo unit in the sought after Somerset Heights building. It's located on the 20th floor with a great view! It is conveniently located near Emory University and Hospital, CDC, VA Hospital, downtown Decatur, shops, restaurants and more! Easy public transportation & lighted sidewalks and only minutes away from the interstate. HOA dues cover ALL Utilities! The building amenities are quite amazing which includes--an alluring pool/outdoor entertaining area, updated fitness center, free Wifi in the lobby and ground level, private clubroom with a pool table, library/study room and private pet run area.
Public Records
Feb 6, 2015
Sold
$71,000
$97/sq ft
GAMLS #7348873
Feb 14, 2015
Price Changed
$71,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 23, 2015
Sold
$71,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 16, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2015
Price Changed
$74,999
$103/sq ft
Dec 12, 2014
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2014
Listed
$74,999
$103/sq ft
Penthouse, 20th floor unit (no neighbors above you) w/ a spectacular southwestern view of downtown Atlanta. Near Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, I-85, downtown Decatur and WD Thompson park. Secured/controlled access. On site management. HOA's include electric, gas, water/sewer and trash. Amenities include pool, fitness center, clubroom with kitchen/pool table/tv, library, dog walk and deck w/ BBQ grills. Covered, assigned resident parking and ample guest parking. Washer/dyer, gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave included. Walk-in closet. Fresh neutral paint/carpet. Low rental cap of 15%.
FMLS #5353515
Jan 30, 2015
Price Changed
$71,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 23, 2015
Sold
$71,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 23, 2015
Price Changed
$74,999
$103/sq ft
Jan 16, 2015
Contingent
—
Jan 2, 2015
Listed
$74,999
$103/sq ft
Dec 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2014
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2014
Relisted
—
Oct 28, 2014
Contingent
—
Oct 9, 2014
Listed
$74,999
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2014
Sold
$47,500
$65/sq ft
FMLS #5247172
Sep 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2014
Sold
$47,500
$65/sq ft
Aug 23, 2014
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2014
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2014
Price Changed
$47,500
$65/sq ft
Aug 8, 2014
Relisted
—
Feb 27, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 6, 2014
Listed
$64,500
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 2004
Sold
$109,900
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,960 (+3.8%)
$11,840 + $54,680
$66,520
2024
$2,850 (+2.3%)
$11,840 + $54,680
$66,520
2023
$2,786 (+23.9%)
$11,680 + $52,320
$64,000
2022
$2,248 (−1.3%)
$11,840 + $38,840
$50,680
2021
$2,278 (−2.0%)
$11,840 + $39,520
$51,360
2020
$2,324 (+2.6%)
$11,840 + $39,520
$51,360
2019
$2,264 (+4.9%)
$11,840 + $39,200
$51,040
2018
$2,158 (+33.5%)
$11,840 + $36,680
$48,520
2017
$1,617 (+26.5%)
$11,840 + $36,680
$48,520
2016
$1,278 (+13.4%)
$11,544 + $16,840
$28,384
2014
$1,127 (+149.0%)
$7,712 + $11,280
$18,992
2013
$453 (+48.9%)
$11,840 + $12,520
$24,360
2012
$304 (−62.2%)
$11,800 + $7,360
$19,160
2011
$804 (+12.3%)
$18,480 + $14,520
$33,000
2010
$716 (−13.9%)
$13,240 + $19,760
$33,000
2008
$832
Tax history for 1501 Clairmont Rd #2011
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,960 (+3.8%)
$11,840 + $54,680
$66,520
2024
$2,850 (+2.3%)
$11,840 + $54,680
$66,520
2023
$2,786 (+23.9%)
$11,680 + $52,320
$64,000
2022
$2,248 (−1.3%)
$11,840 + $38,840
$50,680
2021
$2,278 (−2.0%)
$11,840 + $39,520
$51,360
2020
$2,324 (+2.6%)
$11,840 + $39,520
$51,360
2019
$2,264 (+4.9%)
$11,840 + $39,200
$51,040
2018
$2,158 (+33.5%)
$11,840 + $36,680
$48,520
2017
$1,617 (+26.5%)
$11,840 + $36,680
$48,520
2016
$1,278 (+13.4%)
$11,544 + $16,840
$28,384
2014
$1,127 (+149.0%)
$7,712 + $11,280
$18,992
2013
$453 (+48.9%)
$11,840 + $12,520
$24,360
2012
$304 (−62.2%)
$11,800 + $7,360
$19,160
2011
$804 (+12.3%)
$18,480 + $14,520
$33,000
2010
$716 (−13.9%)
$13,240 + $19,760
$33,000
2008
$832
*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
2012
Sq. Ft.
723
Year built
1968
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 060 22 084
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
# of Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Assigned, Garage
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: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
# Of Units In Community: 172
HOA Information
Association Fee: $585
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Trash, Water
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From I-85, take Clairmont Road exit. Go toward Emory/Decatur approximately 4 miles. Then take a left on Desmond Drive. Somerset Heights Condos are immediately on the left. Guest parking is along the right side of the building.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 723
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 060 22 084
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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