Largest 1BR/1BA condo floorplan at desirable Somerset Heights Highrise Condominium in Decatur. Kitchen and foyer have granite tile floors. Gas range cooking, newer SS dishwasher, and new garbage disposal. Beautifully updated tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and brushed nickel fixtures. Generous bedroom with walk-in closet and built-in shelving. Gracious balcony with slate tiled flooring. Updated Lighting. Plenty of natural light. Neutral painted walls. Separate laundry closet with storage and W/D included. Assigned, covered parking space in deck with easy elevator access. Wonderful amenities, such as pool, griling deck, fitness center, club room, study, dog walk, and additional laundry. FOB key access and welcoming lobby. Convenient to Emory campuses, CDC, VA Hospital, City of Decatur, retail shopping, groceries and restaurants.
CondoProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Grant Gilbert• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with TINA KALVELAGE• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6841557
Redfin Estimate
$148,411
$21K since sold in March 2021$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($137K) of 6 comparable homes.
Largest 1BR/1BA condo floorplan at desirable Somerset Heights Highrise Condominium in Decatur. Kitchen and foyer have granite tile floors. Gas range cooking, newer SS dishwasher, and new garbage disposal. Beautifully updated tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and brushed nickel fixtures. Generous bedroom with walk-in closet and built-in shelving. Gracious balcony with slate tiled flooring. Updated Lighting. Plenty of natural light. Neutral painted walls. Separate laundry closet with storage and W/D included. Assigned, covered parking space in deck with easy elevator access. Wonderful amenities, such as pool, griling deck, fitness center, club room, study, dog walk, and additional laundry. FOB key access and welcoming lobby. Convenient to Emory campuses, CDC, VA Hospital, City of Decatur, retail shopping, groceries and restaurants.
Public Records
Jan 23, 2018
Sold
$199,900
$241/sq ft
GAMLS #8287201
Jan 19, 2018
Sold
$119,900
$145/sq ft
Dec 5, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 29, 2017
Relisted
—
Nov 16, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2017
Listed
$124,900
$151/sq ft
FMLS #5932998
Jan 19, 2018
Sold
$119,900
$145/sq ft
Dec 12, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 5, 2017
Contingent
—
Nov 29, 2017
Relisted
—
Nov 26, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 16, 2017
Contingent
—
Nov 13, 2017
Listed
$124,900
$151/sq ft
CONVENIENT LOCATION TO EMORY AND CDC, EASY ACCESS TO 85 OR 285. JUST OFF CLAIRMONT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, EMORY SHUTTLE NEARBY, 1 BED AND 1 BATHROOM, BALCONY, STONE FOYER AND KITCHEN, COAT CLOSET AND PANTRY, GAS STOVE, COUNTER MICROWAVE, NEWER CARPET IN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BEDROOM. WALK IN CLOSET IN BEDROOM. STACK WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT, LARGER WASHER AND DRYERS IN COMMON AREA, WALKOUT COVERED PATIO WITH PEACEFUL VIEWS SOUTH DOWN CLAIRMONT. WELL KEPT GROUNDS, GRILL, POOL, GATED PARKING, COMMON AREA POOL TABLE, AND PLENTY OF VISITOR PARKING. SHOWS WELL!
Public Records
Sep 19, 2016
Sold
$100,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 2002
Sold
$120,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,956 (−1.8%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2024
$3,009 (+5.0%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2023
$2,865 (+27.1%)
$8,560 + $59,080
$67,640
2022
$2,254 (+0.7%)
$7,840 + $42,960
$50,800
2021
$2,238 (−0.6%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2020
$2,252 (+5.8%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2019
$2,129 (−2.0%)
$7,920 + $40,040
$47,960
2018
$2,172 (+35.7%)
$8,560 + $40,280
$48,840
2017
$1,601 (+135.7%)
$8,560 + $40,280
$48,840
2016
$679 (+69.8%)
$8,560 + $22,000
$30,560
2014
$400 (+3.6%)
$8,560 + $23,000
$31,560
2013
$386 (+67.9%)
$8,560 + $13,760
$22,320
2012
$230 (−70.3%)
$8,560 + $8,440
$17,000
2011
$775 (+11.7%)
$13,400 + $18,808
$32,208
2010
$694 (−14.2%)
$9,600 + $22,720
$32,320
2008
$809
Tax history for 1501 Clairmont Rd #518
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,956 (−1.8%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2024
$3,009 (+5.0%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2023
$2,865 (+27.1%)
$8,560 + $59,080
$67,640
2022
$2,254 (+0.7%)
$7,840 + $42,960
$50,800
2021
$2,238 (−0.6%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2020
$2,252 (+5.8%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2019
$2,129 (−2.0%)
$7,920 + $40,040
$47,960
2018
$2,172 (+35.7%)
$8,560 + $40,280
$48,840
2017
$1,601 (+135.7%)
$8,560 + $40,280
$48,840
2016
$679 (+69.8%)
$8,560 + $22,000
$30,560
2014
$400 (+3.6%)
$8,560 + $23,000
$31,560
2013
$386 (+67.9%)
$8,560 + $13,760
$22,320
2012
$230 (−70.3%)
$8,560 + $8,440
$17,000
2011
$775 (+11.7%)
$13,400 + $18,808
$32,208
2010
$694 (−14.2%)
$9,600 + $22,720
$32,320
2008
$809
*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.
828
Year built
1968
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 060 21 030
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: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
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: $526
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Trash, Water
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From I-85, South on Clairmont Rd toward Decatur. Left on Desmond Drive. First left into Somerset Heights Condominium. Guest parking along right side of building.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
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Community Information
Community Features: Business Center, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 828
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 060 21 030
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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