GREAT LOCATION!! Check out this 3.1-acre property which is located at 1659 Austin Dr. in Decatur GA 30032. ATTENTION BUILDERS and HANDYPEOPLE!! Renovate this charming 1930’s Ranch Bungalow 4 beds, 1 bath, or utilize the 3 acres for new construction. The home has good bone structure (see private note). Great opportunity with good zoning for potential build. EXTENSIVE research done on the land. Zoned R-75, residential zone classification allows for the location of multiple-family dwellings, duplexes and attached and detached one-family dwellings. Current Owner did not occupy the home and will plan to sell as is. CONVENIENT HIGHWAY ACCESS to I-285 and I-20, less than 25 mins from Downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Zoo Atlanta. Walking distance to shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, FedEx and much more. BUS ACCESS, located directly on MARTA BUS LINE. Move quickly on this amazing investment!
Vacant landProperty Type
1938Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Nafessa Burdine• Atlanta Realty Central, Inc.
Bought with Nafessa Burdine• Atlanta Realty Central, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7140032
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GREAT LOCATION!! Check out this 3.1-acre property which is located at 1659 Austin Dr. in Decatur GA 30032. ATTENTION BUILDERS and HANDYPEOPLE!! Renovate this charming 1930's Ranch Bungalow 4 beds, 1 bath, or utilize the 3 acres for new construction. The home has good bone structure (see private note). Great opportunity with good zoning for potential build. EXTENSIVE research done on the land. Zoned R-75, residential zone classification allows for the location of multiple-family dwellings, duplexes and attached and detached one-family dwellings. Current Owner did not occupy the home and will plan to sell as is. CONVENIENT HIGHWAY ACCESS to I-285 and I-20, less than 25 mins from Downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Zoo Atlanta. Walking distance to shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, FedEx and much more. BUS ACCESS, located directly on MARTA BUS LINE. Move quickly on this amazing investment!
GAMLS #20084814
Jul 20, 2023
Sold
$215,000
Jul 5, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2023
Price Changed
$225,000
Oct 14, 2022
Listed
$300,000
Public Records
Sep 8, 2020
Sold
$121,000
FMLS #6728143
Jul 16, 2020
Sold
$121,000
Jul 2, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2020
Relisted
—
May 29, 2020
Pending
—
May 28, 2020
Contingent
—
May 25, 2020
Listed
$130,000
GAMLS #8792331
Jul 16, 2020
Sold
$121,000
Jul 2, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2020
Relisted
—
May 29, 2020
Pending
—
May 25, 2020
Listed
$130,000
GAMLS #8181016
Jan 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2017
Price Changed
$199,900
Jun 25, 2017
Price Changed
$169,900
Jun 4, 2017
Price Changed
$179,900
May 2, 2017
Listed
$199,000
GAMLS #8181036
May 17, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2017
Listed
$199,000
GAMLS #7557628
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2016
Relisted
—
Jun 8, 2016
Price Changed
$169,000
May 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2016
Price Changed
$189,000
Dec 1, 2015
Listed
$199,000
GAMLS #3143283
Feb 26, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2011
Listed
$157,000
Public Records
Mar 26, 1999
Sold
$71,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,412 (+6.8%)
$30,000 + $61,240
$91,240
2024
$4,131 (+25.8%)
$30,000 + $61,240
$91,240
2023
$3,284 (+21.6%)
$30,000 + $54,880
$84,880
2022
$2,701 (−0.5%)
$8,920 + $45,480
$54,400
2021
$2,713 (−3.9%)
$8,920 + $39,480
$48,400
2020
$2,822 (−13.8%)
$8,920 + $39,480
$48,400
2019
$3,273 (+101.4%)
$43,800 + $23,640
$67,440
2018
$1,625 (+55.0%)
$5,800 + $22,320
$28,120
2017
$1,048 (+46.0%)
$5,800 + $22,320
$28,120
2014
$718 (−0.2%)
$5,800 + $12,280
$18,080
2013
$719
$5,760 + $3,200
$8,960
2012
$720 (−5.2%)
$5,760 + $3,200
$8,960
2011
$759 (−56.9%)
$5,760 + $4,272
$10,032
2010
$1,759 (−0.8%)
$7,951 + $28,129
$36,080
2008
$1,773
Tax history for 1659 Austin Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,412 (+6.8%)
$30,000 + $61,240
$91,240
2024
$4,131 (+25.8%)
$30,000 + $61,240
$91,240
2023
$3,284 (+21.6%)
$30,000 + $54,880
$84,880
2022
$2,701 (−0.5%)
$8,920 + $45,480
$54,400
2021
$2,713 (−3.9%)
$8,920 + $39,480
$48,400
2020
$2,822 (−13.8%)
$8,920 + $39,480
$48,400
2019
$3,273 (+101.4%)
$43,800 + $23,640
$67,440
2018
$1,625 (+55.0%)
$5,800 + $22,320
$28,120
2017
$1,048 (+46.0%)
$5,800 + $22,320
$28,120
2014
$718 (−0.2%)
$5,800 + $12,280
$18,080
2013
$719
$5,760 + $3,200
$8,960
2012
$720 (−5.2%)
$5,760 + $3,200
$8,960
2011
$759 (−56.9%)
$5,760 + $4,272
$10,032
2010
$1,759 (−0.8%)
$7,951 + $28,129
$36,080
2008
$1,773
*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
1
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.14 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,286
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 188 03 014
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: None
Room Information
Room Type: Den, Living Room
Exterior
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Single Wide
Property Information
Levels: One
Fencing: Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Fixer
Possible Use: Multi-Family, Office, Residential, Other
Other Structures: Residence
Habitable Residence: Yes
Land Information
Timber: Mixed, Pine
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 285 X 446 X 311 X 228 X 100 X 219 . . . . . 3.04AC 3-1-99
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Snapfinger
Middle Or Junior School: Columbia - Dekalb
High School: Columbia
Location Information
Directions: I-285 toward Greenville/Macon, At Exit 43, head on the ramp right and follow signs for US-278, Turn right onto US-278 E / GA-12 / Covington Hwy, Take a sharp right onto Redwing Circle, Turn left onto Austin Dr. Ok to use GPS as needed.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,286
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 3.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 188 03 014
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Snapfinger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Columbia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Columbia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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