Adorable bungalow in Belvedere Park -- just needs a little TLC. Add to your rental portfolio or could be a great firs time abode for a handy buyer! Hardwood floors, granite tops, stainless steel appliances, separate living & dining rooms, updated bathroom, freshly painted. Located near shopping, interstates and just a few miles to downtown Decatur. Quiet neighborhood with appreciating value. Many larger, recently renovated homes giving an eclectic feel. Large lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Fidie Ramli• ERA Foster & Bond
Bought with Arlette Ross• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #7514990
Redfin Estimate
$197,063
$937 since sold in March 2025$0 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($210K) of 6 comparable homes.
This adorable bungalow is great for an investor or first time home buyer! Home includes: hardwood floors, granite tops, stainless steel appliances, separate living & dining rooms, updated bathroom, freshly painted, newer heating & air system, located near shopping, interstates and just miles to downtown Decatur. Located in a very quiet neighborhood!
GAMLS #8823831
Jul 31, 2020
Sold
$155,000
$140/sq ft
Jul 22, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2020
Listed
$162,900
$147/sq ft
GAMLS #8258414
Jan 20, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2017
Listed
$120,000
$108/sq ft
FMLS #4240261
Aug 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$22,501
$20/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2011
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2011
Listed
$16,900
$15/sq ft
FMLS #4152820
Mar 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2010
Listed
$34,900
$32/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jan 6, 2011
Price Changed
$24,900
$22/sq ft
Dec 10, 2010
Price Changed
$29,900
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 2000
Sold
$87,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1990
Sold
$44,275
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1990
Sold
$44,200
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1987
Sold
$62,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1985
Sold
$41,600
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,044 (+5.5%)
$29,120 + $53,040
$82,160
2024
$3,833 (+11.4%)
$29,120 + $53,040
$82,160
2023
$3,440 (+4.8%)
$29,120 + $48,280
$77,400
2022
$3,282 (+8.3%)
$16,920 + $50,080
$67,000
2021
$3,029 (+35.1%)
$16,000 + $45,240
$61,240
2020
$2,242 (+8.9%)
$16,000 + $45,240
$61,240
2019
$2,060 (+14.1%)
$16,000 + $23,160
$39,160
2018
$1,804 (+18.3%)
$3,880 + $25,640
$29,520
2017
$1,525 (+7.1%)
$3,880 + $25,640
$29,520
2016
$1,424 (+65.8%)
$3,880 + $20,640
$24,520
2014
$859 (+15.5%)
$3,880 + $14,640
$18,520
2013
$744 (−1.0%)
$3,880 + $5,000
$8,880
2012
$751 (−22.7%)
$3,480 + $5,560
$9,040
2011
$972 (−21.6%)
$3,480 + $10,728
$14,208
2010
$1,241 (−43.0%)
$10,000 + $12,440
$22,440
2008
$2,175
Tax history for 1537 N Columbia Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,044 (+5.5%)
$29,120 + $53,040
$82,160
2024
$3,833 (+11.4%)
$29,120 + $53,040
$82,160
2023
$3,440 (+4.8%)
$29,120 + $48,280
$77,400
2022
$3,282 (+8.3%)
$16,920 + $50,080
$67,000
2021
$3,029 (+35.1%)
$16,000 + $45,240
$61,240
2020
$2,242 (+8.9%)
$16,000 + $45,240
$61,240
2019
$2,060 (+14.1%)
$16,000 + $23,160
$39,160
2018
$1,804 (+18.3%)
$3,880 + $25,640
$29,520
2017
$1,525 (+7.1%)
$3,880 + $25,640
$29,520
2016
$1,424 (+65.8%)
$3,880 + $20,640
$24,520
2014
$859 (+15.5%)
$3,880 + $14,640
$18,520
2013
$744 (−1.0%)
$3,880 + $5,000
$8,880
2012
$751 (−22.7%)
$3,480 + $5,560
$9,040
2011
$972 (−21.6%)
$3,480 + $10,728
$14,208
2010
$1,241 (−43.0%)
$10,000 + $12,440
$22,440
2008
$2,175
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,107
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 186 05 029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Other
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,107
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Builder Name: N/a
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: Deed Book 31043 Page 684
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Other
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Dekalb - Other
High School: Dekalb - Other
Location Information
Directions: GPS directions are correct.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,107
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 186 05 029
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$188,000 – $227,000
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