For the lucky Buyer, this One-Bedroom Penthouse Studio Apartment at Somerset Heights Condominiums is Back due to a family dispute. The apartment features a large living room, one good-sized bedroom, a kitchen with all the appliances, a walk-in laundry/closet/utility room, and a hallway. Updated Condominium bldg. has all the amenities, Fitness Center, Party Room, Library, Parking, Outdoor Pool, and grilling area - all very private yet within a few minutes from sprawling downtown Decatur, Emory Village, Medlock Park, CDC, and tons of shopping and entertainment. You've got easy access to 85 and 285 and only 6 miles to Midtown. The HOA fee covers everything, electricity, water, sewer, outside insurance, garbage, and all the amenities. Book a showing today, don't miss out on this deal.
CondoProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by John Petersen• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with John Petersen• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #7185531
Redfin Estimate
$139,999
$23K since sold in May 2023$6,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($137K) of 6 comparable homes.
For the lucky Buyer, this One-Bedroom Studio apartment at Somerset Heights Condominiums, is Back on the market due to a family dispute. The apartment features a large living room, one good-sized bedroom, a kitchen with all the appliances, a walk-in laundry/closet/utility room, and a hallway. Updated Condominium bldg. has all the amenities, Fitness Center, Party Room, Library, Parking, Outdoor Pool, and grilling area - all very private yet within a few minutes from sprawling downtown Decatur, Emory Village, Medlock Park, CDC, and tons of shopping and entertainment. You've got easy access to 85 and 285 and only 6 miles to Midtown. The HOA fee covers everything, electricity, water, sewer, outside insurance, garbage, and all the amenities. Book a showing today, don't miss out on this deal.
GAMLS #10076357
Nov 5, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2022
Price Changed
$155,000
$214/sq ft
Sep 28, 2022
Price Changed
$159,100
$220/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Listed
$159,400
$220/sq ft
GAMLS #8164197
Jun 19, 2017
Sold
$90,500
$125/sq ft
May 25, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2017
Listed
$99,500
$138/sq ft
FMLS #5828796
Jun 19, 2017
Sold
$90,500
$125/sq ft
May 25, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2017
Listed
$99,500
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 2014
Sold
$61,500
$85/sq ft
GAMLS #7251443
Oct 21, 2014
Price Changed
$61,500
$85/sq ft
Oct 3, 2014
Sold
$61,500
$85/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 16, 2014
Price Changed
$67,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Listed
$67,000
$93/sq ft
FMLS #5274922
Oct 7, 2014
Price Changed
$61,500
$85/sq ft
Oct 7, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2014
Price Changed
$67,000
$93/sq ft
Oct 3, 2014
Sold
$61,500
$85/sq ft
Sep 24, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2014
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2014
Price Changed
$67,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Relisted
—
Aug 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2014
Relisted
—
Apr 11, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2014
Listed
$69,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 5, 2002
Sold
$110,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,822 (−1.8%)
$11,840 + $51,520
$63,360
2024
$2,875 (+3.2%)
$11,840 + $51,520
$63,360
2023
$2,786 (+23.9%)
$11,840 + $52,720
$64,560
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 (+40.1%)
$11,840 + $39,200
$51,040
2018
$1,616
$8,800 + $27,400
$36,200
2017
$1,617 (+23.4%)
$8,800 + $27,400
$36,200
2016
$1,310 (+16.2%)
$11,840 + $17,280
$29,120
2014
$1,127 (−0.1%)
$9,988 + $14,600
$24,588
2013
$1,129 (+26.3%)
$11,840 + $12,520
$24,360
2012
$894 (−40.0%)
$11,800 + $7,360
$19,160
2011
$1,491 (+10.7%)
$18,480 + $14,520
$33,000
2010
$1,347 (−24.3%)
$13,240 + $19,760
$33,000
2008
$1,778
Tax history for 1501 Clairmont Rd #2017
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,822 (−1.8%)
$11,840 + $51,520
$63,360
2024
$2,875 (+3.2%)
$11,840 + $51,520
$63,360
2023
$2,786 (+23.9%)
$11,840 + $52,720
$64,560
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 (+40.1%)
$11,840 + $39,200
$51,040
2018
$1,616
$8,800 + $27,400
$36,200
2017
$1,617 (+23.4%)
$8,800 + $27,400
$36,200
2016
$1,310 (+16.2%)
$11,840 + $17,280
$29,120
2014
$1,127 (−0.1%)
$9,988 + $14,600
$24,588
2013
$1,129 (+26.3%)
$11,840 + $12,520
$24,360
2012
$894 (−40.0%)
$11,800 + $7,360
$19,160
2011
$1,491 (+10.7%)
$18,480 + $14,520
$33,000
2010
$1,347 (−24.3%)
$13,240 + $19,760
$33,000
2008
$1,778
*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.
723
Year built
1968
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 060 22 090
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 Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Assigned
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 723
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Hallway(s)
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Concrete
Fencing: Fenced
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Pool Features: Gunite
Spa Features: Community
Other Equipment: Intercom
Ownership: Condominium
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Please see attached Exhibit.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
HOA Information
Association Fee: $480
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Swim/Tennis
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Take I-85 North. Take the exit at North Druid Hill and turn right. Continue on North Druid Hill until Clairmont Road (approximately 1.8 miles). Turn right. 3.5 miles (Left) on Desmond Drive - Turn left into 1501 Somerset Heights Condominium. Literally in front of the Emory Compound.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 723
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 060 22 090
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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