Beautifully Renovated Decatur Hideaway! Tucked away on a Tree-Lined Street, this gorgeous home offers Spacious Interiors alongside a Private Backyard Escape with Fully Finished Shed, perfect for Home Office or Studio Space! A Covered Front Porch welcomes you into a Large, Open Family Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins. A Central Dining Room with Designer Lighting peers into a Bright, Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, Breakfast Bar, and Pantry. Upstairs, a plush Owner's Suite offers Private, Step-Out Balcony, Walk-In Closet, and NEWLY Renovated Spa-Style Bathroom featuring Dual Vanity and Rainfall Shower. Two Additional Bedrooms with NEW Carpet share a Hall Bathroom. Entertain with ease on the Custom, Covered, Screened Porch with Skylights, Fans, and TV Connection! A Large, Fenced Backyard delivers an everyday escape with a Totally Renovated Shed featuring recessed lighting, climate control, water line, and cigar vents for the ultimate Man-Cave! Minutes from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Downtown Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Justin Landis Group• Bolst, Inc.
Listed by Rebekah Aversano• Bolst, Inc.
Bought with Martha Hayhurst• Compass
Source:FMLS #6981122
Redfin Estimate
$448,844
$31K since sold in January 2022$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($413K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully Renovated Decatur Hideaway! Tucked away on a Tree-Lined Street, this gorgeous home offers Spacious Interiors alongside a Private Backyard Escape with Fully Finished Shed, perfect for Home Office or Studio Space! A Covered Front Porch welcomes you into a Large, Open Family Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins. A Central Dining Room with Designer Lighting peers into a Bright, Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, Breakfast Bar, and Pantry. Upstairs, a plush Owner's Suite offers Private, Step-Out Balcony, Walk-In Closet, and NEWLY Renovated Spa-Style Bathroom featuring Dual Vanity and Rainfall Shower. Two Additional Bedrooms with NEW Carpet share a Hall Bathroom. Entertain with ease on the Custom, Covered, Screened Porch with Skylights, Fans, and TV Connection! A Large, Fenced Backyard delivers an everyday escape with a Totally Renovated Shed featuring recessed lighting, climate control, water line, and cigar vents for the ultimate Man-Cave! Minutes from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Downtown Decatur.
FMLS #6535366
May 28, 2019
Sold
$322,000
$166/sq ft
Apr 15, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$320,000
$165/sq ft
Charleston-style home in immaculate condition boasts two front decks, back double deck and sun-drenched living spaces. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, new granite countertops, sinks and faucets in the kitchen and all the bathrooms. 3 generous bedrooms upstairs, including master retreat with its own private deck with gorgeous leafy views. Master bath has double sinks, separate tub and shower. Big laundry room upstairs. Fully fenced back yard with a shed-perfect as a workshop, it already has electricity. Great location, minutes from Downtown Decatur but lower taxes.
GAMLS #8561948
May 28, 2019
Sold
$322,000
$166/sq ft
Apr 15, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$320,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 2016
Sold
$232,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,429 (+2.5%)
$51,080 + $171,680
$222,760
2024
$6,271 (+17.1%)
$51,080 + $171,680
$222,760
2023
$5,354 (−17.7%)
$51,080 + $154,920
$206,000
2022
$6,502 (+2.6%)
$30,000 + $111,000
$141,000
2021
$6,338 (+50.2%)
$30,000 + $107,280
$137,280
2020
$4,221 (+16.6%)
$30,000 + $107,280
$137,280
2019
$3,621 (+3.4%)
$30,000 + $86,880
$116,880
2018
$3,502 (+10.2%)
$30,000 + $82,080
$112,080
2017
$3,179 (−26.9%)
$30,000 + $82,080
$112,080
2016
$4,350 (+61.6%)
$10,600 + $80,760
$91,360
2014
$2,691 (+27.2%)
$10,600 + $66,520
$77,120
2013
$2,116
$10,720 + $29,040
$39,760
2012
$2,118 (−27.9%)
$10,720 + $29,040
$39,760
2011
$2,939 (−30.9%)
$13,080 + $46,008
$59,088
2010
$4,251 (+36.1%)
$23,416 + $74,824
$98,240
2008
$3,123
Tax history for 1551 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,429 (+2.5%)
$51,080 + $171,680
$222,760
2024
$6,271 (+17.1%)
$51,080 + $171,680
$222,760
2023
$5,354 (−17.7%)
$51,080 + $154,920
$206,000
2022
$6,502 (+2.6%)
$30,000 + $111,000
$141,000
2021
$6,338 (+50.2%)
$30,000 + $107,280
$137,280
2020
$4,221 (+16.6%)
$30,000 + $107,280
$137,280
2019
$3,621 (+3.4%)
$30,000 + $86,880
$116,880
2018
$3,502 (+10.2%)
$30,000 + $82,080
$112,080
2017
$3,179 (−26.9%)
$30,000 + $82,080
$112,080
2016
$4,350 (+61.6%)
$10,600 + $80,760
$91,360
2014
$2,691 (+27.2%)
$10,600 + $66,520
$77,120
2013
$2,116
$10,720 + $29,040
$39,760
2012
$2,118 (−27.9%)
$10,720 + $29,040
$39,760
2011
$2,939 (−30.9%)
$13,080 + $46,008
$59,088
2010
$4,251 (+36.1%)
$23,416 + $74,824
$98,240
2008
$3,123
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,994
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 201 06 025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
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 To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,994
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 201 06 025
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
1/10
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