This charming cottage, a rare find on a full finished basement, with great history, is located in the Winnona Park section of the City of Decatur, a vibrant in-town community with nearby public schools. A wooded sanctuary, and in a most sought-after community, this home is neatly nestled around Agnes Scott College. The community offers most everything one needs within one square mile: great parks, a variety of retail shops, competitive schools, and an eclectic array of pubs and restaurants to include fine dining. Home near the Avondale and Decatur MARTA train stations. This is a 5 beds/3 bath wooded retreat with: a huge family room, dining for at least 12, large kitchen w/ granite counter tops w/ breakfast area w/ lots of natural light, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main level; large Master w/ fireplace, and bath w/ separate shower and tub. This property also offers a double-wooded lot w/ walking paths and sitting areas. A HUGE DECK is directly off the kitchen and family room w/ a private screened-in front porch for morning coffee and evening wind-downs. New interior and exterior paint. Carpet allowance. THIS HOME IS TRULY LARGER THAN IT APPEARS AND IS A MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Andrea HartVann• Keller Williams Atlanta Classic
Bought with ERIKA C BROWN• Adams Realtors
Source:FMLS #6707807
Redfin Estimate
$974,827
$260K since sold in July 2020$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($890K) of 6 comparable homes.
This charming cottage, a rare find on a full finished basement, with great history, is located in the Winnona Park section of the City of Decatur, a vibrant in-town community with nearby public schools. A wooded sanctuary, and in a most sought-after community, this home is neatly nestled around Agnes Scott College. The community offers most everything one needs within one square mile: great parks, a variety of retail shops, competitive schools, and an eclectic array of pubs and restaurants to include fine dining. This home is also near the Avondale and Decatur MARTA train stations. This is a 5 beds/3 bath wooded retreat with: a huge family room, dining for at least 12, large kitchen w/ granite counter tops w/ breakfast area w/ lots of natural light, Thermador appliances; gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main level; large Master w/ fireplace, and bath w/ separate shower and tub. This property also offers a double-wooded lot w/ walking paths and sitting areas. A HUGE DECK is directly off the kitchen and family room w/ a private screened-in front porch for morning coffee and evening wind-downs. New interior and exterior paint. New carpet and master bath tiles. THIS HOME IS TRULY LARGER THAN IT APPEARS AND IS A MUST SEE!
GAMLS #7047845
Nov 13, 2015
Price Changed
$500,000
$190/sq ft
Apr 30, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$190/sq ft
Mar 27, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2013
Price Changed
$549,000
$208/sq ft
Feb 5, 2013
Listed
$549,000
$208/sq ft
Winnona Park Wooded Retreat. 2 Blks to Elementary school, shrt walk to downtwn. 4 beds/3 baths. Huge Fam Rm, Dining for 12+, Lrg Kit w/ breakfast area surrounded with windows, Lrg Master w/ frplce, bath w/ sep shwr & tub. Double wooded lot w/ paths & sitting areas. Big deck off Kit and Fam Rm. Prvt scrnd coffee porch in frt to watch world wake up. THIS HOUSE IS TRULY LARGER THAN IT LOOKS!!
Public Records
May 6, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$190/sq ft
FMLS #5107165
May 2, 2013
Price Changed
$500,000
$190/sq ft
May 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$190/sq ft
Apr 30, 2013
Price Changed
$549,000
$208/sq ft
Mar 27, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 5, 2013
Listed
$549,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2006
Sold
$447,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1998
Sold
$257,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 1995
Sold
$214,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1983
Sold
$60,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,013 (+6.3%)
$106,960 + $225,240
$332,200
2024
$13,179 (+2.0%)
$106,960 + $225,240
$332,200
2023
$12,917 (+11.9%)
$106,960 + $206,000
$312,960
2022
$11,542 (+4.1%)
$105,080 + $175,920
$281,000
2021
$11,084 (−17.3%)
$37,160 + $206,600
$243,760
2020
$13,402 (+3.2%)
$37,160 + $206,600
$243,760
2019
$12,989 (+14.6%)
$46,360 + $196,480
$242,840
2018
$11,332 (+2.0%)
$40,480 + $178,840
$219,320
2017
$11,114 (+77.0%)
$40,480 + $178,840
$219,320
2016
$6,279 (+10.5%)
$37,160 + $171,680
$208,840
2014
$5,683 (+29.5%)
$37,160 + $152,840
$190,000
2013
$4,389 (+386.3%)
$37,148 + $129,452
$166,600
2012
$903 (−81.6%)
$105,160 + $61,440
$166,600
2011
$4,906 (+471.9%)
$37,120 + $136,400
$173,520
2010
$858 (+10.7%)
$37,120 + $136,400
$173,520
2008
$775
Tax history for 154 Avery St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,013 (+6.3%)
$106,960 + $225,240
$332,200
2024
$13,179 (+2.0%)
$106,960 + $225,240
$332,200
2023
$12,917 (+11.9%)
$106,960 + $206,000
$312,960
2022
$11,542 (+4.1%)
$105,080 + $175,920
$281,000
2021
$11,084 (−17.3%)
$37,160 + $206,600
$243,760
2020
$13,402 (+3.2%)
$37,160 + $206,600
$243,760
2019
$12,989 (+14.6%)
$46,360 + $196,480
$242,840
2018
$11,332 (+2.0%)
$40,480 + $178,840
$219,320
2017
$11,114 (+77.0%)
$40,480 + $178,840
$219,320
2016
$6,279 (+10.5%)
$37,160 + $171,680
$208,840
2014
$5,683 (+29.5%)
$37,160 + $152,840
$190,000
2013
$4,389 (+386.3%)
$37,148 + $129,452
$166,600
2012
$903 (−81.6%)
$105,160 + $61,440
$166,600
2011
$4,906 (+471.9%)
$37,120 + $136,400
$173,520
2010
$858 (+10.7%)
$37,120 + $136,400
$173,520
2008
$775
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,078
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 234 07 034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Jul 11, 2011 • Final
Vips import - residential alteration
Install heating and air conditioning systems, tankless water heaters, and related energy saving upgrades.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 6, 2011 • Final
Vips import - electrical
Install heating and air conditioning, tankless water heaters, and energy saving upgrades including water fixtures, light fixtures, and attic insulation.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur: College Avenue to Avery Street, turn left/right. House on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,078
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 234 07 034
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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