Welcome to a total renovation, reimagining and expansion of this classic 1940s City of Decatur home where modern features are blended seamlessly with traditional grandeur. This Earthcraft certified Home features a thoughtful flowing floor plan including a family with fireplace, separate dining room, stainless appliances, 4th bedroom with full bath and handy home office all connected by a central hall. Upstairs you’ll find laundry, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a spacious owner’s suite with expanded bath and walk in closet. This is the perfect home for entertaining indoors or outdoors with so many options for how you might want to use this flexible space. Great Decatur location near Emory, shopping and highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by James Moten• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Listed by Tracy L Anderson• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with HEYWARD YOUNG• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7167517
Redfin Estimate
$1,268,564
$169K since sold in April 2023$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 29.4% higher than the average sale price ($980K) of 5 comparable homes.
Welcome to a total renovation, reimagining and expansion of this classic 1940s City of Decatur home where modern features are blended seamlessly with traditional grandeur. This Earthcraft certified Home will be finished mid February 2023. The flowing floor plan includes a family with fireplace, separate dining room, stainless & quartz kitchen, 4th bedroom with full bath and handy home office all connected by a central hall. Upstairs you'll find laundry, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a spacious owner's suite with expanded bath and walk in closet. This is the perfect home for entertaining indoors or outdoors with so many options for how you might want to use this flexible space. Great Decatur location near Emory, shopping and highways.
Public Records
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$94,000
$35/sq ft
RENT. #1
May 20, 2022
Price Changed
$3,790
$1/sq ft
FMLS #7039587
Jun 14, 2022
Sold
$455,000
$169/sq ft
Jun 2, 2022
Pending
—
May 12, 2022
Relisted
—
May 11, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2022
Listed
$474,000
$176/sq ft
5 bedroom, 2 bath fixer opportunity with period charm in an awesome City of Decatur location convenient to Emory/CDC. Home is situated on a huge .4 acre level lot. Home sits back from the street. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make this house your home in the City of Decatur Schools. Owners have plans already approved by City of Decatur to expand/renovate.
GAMLS #10043129
Jun 14, 2022
Sold
$455,000
$169/sq ft
Jun 2, 2022
Pending
—
May 12, 2022
Relisted
—
May 11, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2022
Listed
$474,000
$176/sq ft
GAMLS #8964981
Jul 6, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2021
Listed
$429,900
$160/sq ft
FMLS #6101261
Dec 21, 2018
Sold
$350,000
$130/sq ft
Nov 30, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 15, 2018
Listed
$350,000
$130/sq ft
GAMLS #8486882
Dec 21, 2018
Sold
$350,000
$130/sq ft
Nov 30, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2018
Listed
$350,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1991
Sold
$100,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,856 (+2.9%)
$132,000 + $312,200
$444,200
2024
$18,333 (+2.3%)
$132,000 + $312,200
$444,200
2023
$17,913 (+111.5%)
$132,000 + $301,360
$433,360
2022
$8,470 (−39.3%)
$53,880 + $88,480
$142,360
2021
$13,945 (+96.4%)
$22,640 + $107,240
$129,880
2020
$7,100 (+111.5%)
$22,640 + $107,240
$129,880
2019
$3,356 (+98.3%)
$22,640 + $112,680
$135,320
2018
$1,692 (−39.8%)
$22,640 + $91,800
$114,440
2017
$2,812 (−10.3%)
$22,640 + $91,800
$114,440
2016
$3,134 (+29.2%)
$22,640 + $104,400
$127,040
2014
$2,425
$22,640 + $96,560
$119,200
2013
$2,424 (+596.7%)
$22,644 + $64,516
$87,160
2012
$348 (−86.3%)
$50,560 + $36,600
$87,160
2011
$2,535 (+711.1%)
$22,480 + $64,680
$87,160
2010
$313 (+16.8%)
$22,480 + $64,680
$87,160
2008
$268
Tax history for 159 Willow Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,856 (+2.9%)
$132,000 + $312,200
$444,200
2024
$18,333 (+2.3%)
$132,000 + $312,200
$444,200
2023
$17,913 (+111.5%)
$132,000 + $301,360
$433,360
2022
$8,470 (−39.3%)
$53,880 + $88,480
$142,360
2021
$13,945 (+96.4%)
$22,640 + $107,240
$129,880
2020
$7,100 (+111.5%)
$22,640 + $107,240
$129,880
2019
$3,356 (+98.3%)
$22,640 + $112,680
$135,320
2018
$1,692 (−39.8%)
$22,640 + $91,800
$114,440
2017
$2,812 (−10.3%)
$22,640 + $91,800
$114,440
2016
$3,134 (+29.2%)
$22,640 + $104,400
$127,040
2014
$2,425
$22,640 + $96,560
$119,200
2013
$2,424 (+596.7%)
$22,644 + $64,516
$87,160
2012
$348 (−86.3%)
$50,560 + $36,600
$87,160
2011
$2,535 (+711.1%)
$22,480 + $64,680
$87,160
2010
$313 (+16.8%)
$22,480 + $64,680
$87,160
2008
$268
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,688
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 21 073
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Cabinets White,Kitchen Island,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Office
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Building Verification Type: EarthCraft Home
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Water Heater, Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Clairmont Ave and Scott Blvd take Scott Blvd East. Turn Left onto Willow Lane. Home on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,688
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 21 073
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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