Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a functional, open floor plan. This single-story property features beautiful white cabinetry and stone countertops in the kitchen, complemented by sleek stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the warmth of hardwood flooring throughout, with carpet in the bedrooms and tile in the bathroom. The home boasts a spacious driveway, a large backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and a cozy front porch. Ideal for those seeking comfort and convenience in a peaceful setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Wallace• Mainstay Brokerage LLC
Bought with Dana Peeples• Unlock Realty Group
Source:FMLS #7691854
Redfin Estimate
$235,921
$83K since sold in February 2026$0 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.4% higher than the average sale price ($210K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a functional, open floor plan. This single-story property features beautiful white cabinetry and stone countertops in the kitchen, complemented by sleek stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the warmth of hardwood flooring throughout, with carpet in the bedrooms and tile in the bathroom. The home boasts a spacious driveway, a large backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and a cozy front porch. Ideal for those seeking comfort and convenience in a peaceful setting.
GAMLS #10477483
Dec 2, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 2, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2025
Price Changed
$160,000
$139/sq ft
Jun 25, 2025
Price Changed
$170,000
$148/sq ft
May 30, 2025
Price Changed
$180,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Listed
$190,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2019
Sold
$1,875,000
$1,633/sq ft
FMLS #5859916
Jun 27, 2017
Sold
$65,000
$57/sq ft
Jun 24, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 12, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 6, 2017
Listed
$65,000
$57/sq ft
GAMLS #8069091
Nov 14, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2016
Relisted
—
Sep 14, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2016
Listed
$56,000
$49/sq ft
GAMLS #8021879
Jul 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2016
Listed
$53,000
$46/sq ft
GAMLS #7546262
May 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2016
Relisted
—
Apr 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2016
Relisted
—
Feb 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2015
Price Changed
$79,500
$69/sq ft
Dec 1, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2015
Listed
$85,000
$74/sq ft
FMLS #5282152
Aug 6, 2015
Price Changed
$32,000
$28/sq ft
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$32,000
$28/sq ft
Jul 31, 2015
Price Changed
$42,000
$37/sq ft
Jul 13, 2015
Contingent
—
May 15, 2015
Price Changed
$40,000
$35/sq ft
May 15, 2015
Price Changed
$42,000
$37/sq ft
May 4, 2015
Price Changed
$43,000
$37/sq ft
Apr 13, 2015
Price Changed
$45,000
$39/sq ft
Mar 4, 2015
Price Changed
$49,900
$43/sq ft
Mar 4, 2015
Price Changed
$49,500
$43/sq ft
Jan 24, 2015
Price Changed
$58,900
$51/sq ft
Jan 2, 2015
Listed
$58,000
$51/sq ft
Dec 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2014
Price Changed
$59,000
$51/sq ft
Oct 1, 2014
Price Changed
$58,000
$51/sq ft
Oct 1, 2014
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2014
Price Changed
$68,000
$59/sq ft
Jul 20, 2014
Price Changed
$75,000
$65/sq ft
Jun 28, 2014
Price Changed
$70,000
$61/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Price Changed
$69,000
$60/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Price Changed
$75,000
$65/sq ft
Apr 27, 2014
Listed
$76,000
$66/sq ft
GAMLS #7048950
May 7, 2015
Price Changed
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Mar 21, 2013
Sold
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Mar 14, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 7, 2013
Price Changed
$35,000
$30/sq ft
FMLS #5108020
Mar 25, 2013
Price Changed
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Mar 25, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 2013
Sold
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Mar 21, 2013
Price Changed
$35,000
$30/sq ft
Mar 14, 2013
Pending
—
Feb 7, 2013
Listed
$35,000
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1994
Sold
$46,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,588 (+0.1%)
$26,048 + $44,352
$70,400
2024
$3,583 (+4.9%)
$26,048 + $44,352
$70,400
2023
$3,414 (+4.9%)
$26,200 + $44,200
$70,400
2022
$3,256 (+33.6%)
$15,240 + $49,880
$65,120
2021
$2,437
$14,400 + $32,060
$46,460
2020
$2,437 (+6.3%)
$14,400 + $32,060
$46,460
2019
$2,291 (+48.7%)
$14,400 + $36,360
$50,760
2018
$1,541 (−11.6%)
$2,200 + $23,800
$26,000
2017
$1,743 (−0.2%)
$2,200 + $23,800
$26,000
2016
$1,746 (+93.6%)
$3,480 + $27,040
$30,520
2014
$902 (+14.5%)
$3,480 + $18,920
$22,400
2013
$787 (−4.0%)
$3,480 + $5,120
$8,600
2012
$821 (+19.1%)
$3,120 + $6,200
$9,320
2011
$689 (−57.3%)
$3,120 + $3,440
$6,560
2010
$1,615 (+48.8%)
$17,338 + $13,022
$30,360
2008
$1,085
Tax history for 1542 Columbia Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,588 (+0.1%)
$26,048 + $44,352
$70,400
2024
$3,583 (+4.9%)
$26,048 + $44,352
$70,400
2023
$3,414 (+4.9%)
$26,200 + $44,200
$70,400
2022
$3,256 (+33.6%)
$15,240 + $49,880
$65,120
2021
$2,437
$14,400 + $32,060
$46,460
2020
$2,437 (+6.3%)
$14,400 + $32,060
$46,460
2019
$2,291 (+48.7%)
$14,400 + $36,360
$50,760
2018
$1,541 (−11.6%)
$2,200 + $23,800
$26,000
2017
$1,743 (−0.2%)
$2,200 + $23,800
$26,000
2016
$1,746 (+93.6%)
$3,480 + $27,040
$30,520
2014
$902 (+14.5%)
$3,480 + $18,920
$22,400
2013
$787 (−4.0%)
$3,480 + $5,120
$8,600
2012
$821 (+19.1%)
$3,120 + $6,200
$9,320
2011
$689 (−57.3%)
$3,120 + $3,440
$6,560
2010
$1,615 (+48.8%)
$17,338 + $13,022
$30,360
2008
$1,085
*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
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 186 06 001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Other
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Shingle
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PB 17-53
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Other
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: To reach 1542 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, take I-285 to exit 43 for US-278 W toward Decatur. Merge onto US-278 W, then turn left onto Columbia Dr. The destination will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 186 06 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
$225,000 – $272,000
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