Location, location, location! Come get the city living without the city price! Welcome home to this lovely 1 bedroom condo located on the 7th floor in Somerset Heights. The unit features plush new carpet and it includes a private balcony. 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
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by COURTNEY CHAMBLESS• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with David Wrenn• ERA Foster & Bond
Source:FMLS #7115549
Redfin Estimate
$154,763
$20K since sold in October 2022$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.
Location, location, location! Come get the city living without the city price! Welcome home to this lovely 1 bedroom condo located on the 7th floor in Somerset Heights. The unit features plush new carpet and it includes a private balcony. 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.
GAMLS #8154260
Apr 28, 2017
Sold
$108,900
$132/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2017
Listed
$118,000
$143/sq ft
FMLS #5820773
Apr 28, 2017
Sold
$108,900
$132/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 17, 2017
Listed
$118,000
$143/sq ft
Location is everything with this fantastic 1BR 1BA condo, across the street from Emory campus, VA Hospital and convenient to City of Decatur, CDC, Toco Hills. Amenities include a pool, gym, study room and club facilities. Kitchen features butcher block counter tops and newer appliances. New carpeting over bamboo flooring. Great room opens to a covered balcony with ceiling fan. All utilities included in monthly HOA dues. Please see CAD (coming soon) for all fees. It will be placed in FMLS docs section.
Public Records
Oct 25, 2000
Sold
$144,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 2000
Sold
$114,500
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,707 (−5.7%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2024
$1,810 (+58.1%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2023
$1,145 (−53.3%)
$8,560 + $59,080
$67,640
2022
$2,450 (+9.5%)
$8,560 + $46,720
$55,280
2021
$2,238 (−0.6%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2020
$2,252 (+15.5%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2019
$1,951 (−2.0%)
$8,560 + $43,080
$51,640
2018
$1,991 (+24.4%)
$7,600 + $35,960
$43,560
2017
$1,601 (+16.5%)
$7,600 + $35,960
$43,560
2016
$1,374 (+32.9%)
$8,560 + $22,000
$30,560
2014
$1,034 (−0.2%)
$8,560 + $23,000
$31,560
2013
$1,036 (+30.2%)
$8,560 + $13,760
$22,320
2012
$796 (−45.3%)
$8,560 + $8,440
$17,000
2011
$1,455 (+10.3%)
$13,400 + $18,808
$32,208
2010
$1,320 (−24.6%)
$9,600 + $22,720
$32,320
2008
$1,750
Tax history for 1501 Clairmont Rd #717
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,707 (−5.7%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2024
$1,810 (+58.1%)
$8,560 + $57,880
$66,440
2023
$1,145 (−53.3%)
$8,560 + $59,080
$67,640
2022
$2,450 (+9.5%)
$8,560 + $46,720
$55,280
2021
$2,238 (−0.6%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2020
$2,252 (+15.5%)
$8,560 + $41,880
$50,440
2019
$1,951 (−2.0%)
$8,560 + $43,080
$51,640
2018
$1,991 (+24.4%)
$7,600 + $35,960
$43,560
2017
$1,601 (+16.5%)
$7,600 + $35,960
$43,560
2016
$1,374 (+32.9%)
$8,560 + $22,000
$30,560
2014
$1,034 (−0.2%)
$8,560 + $23,000
$31,560
2013
$1,036 (+30.2%)
$8,560 + $13,760
$22,320
2012
$796 (−45.3%)
$8,560 + $8,440
$17,000
2011
$1,455 (+10.3%)
$13,400 + $18,808
$32,208
2010
$1,320 (−24.6%)
$9,600 + $22,720
$32,320
2008
$1,750
*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 21 045
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, Covered, 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: Elevator, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Living Room
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Balcony, Gas Grill
Roof: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Features: In Ground
Other Structures: Gazebo
Ownership: Condominium
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: SOMERSET HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM UNIT 717 11-17-99
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), 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: 172
HOA Information
Association Fee: $505
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Gas, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Swim/Tennis, 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, County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
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 21 045
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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