Private Oasis in the heart of Decatur. Master + guest on main with 3 additional large bedrooms upstairs + sitting area and an office. Large kitchen with a fabulous layout that just needs minor updating for it to be magazine worthy!Kitchen opens up to a huge family room with plenty of natural light looking out to a level backyard with potetial for a pool. Plenty of secure off street parking with easy turn around. Tons of storage throughout the house. Beautiful layout and backyard. KCombine craftsman charm with modern touches to have your dream home. Renovation and Addition were completed in 2005 by the well known builder Dovetail Craftsman. Lovely tree lined and quiet street. Walk to the Square.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by DALLIE GASKIN• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #6656739
Redfin Estimate
$1,662,360
$592K since sold in February 2020$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 28.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 5 comparable homes.
BEHOLD the Backyard Big 5 BR+ Office & Design Award Winner by well-loved architect J. Steve Conway & Dovetail. Granite foundation + LR hardwoods are all that remain of this massive expansion and transformation. Trad. LR and large DR + huge very open kitchen (just what all buyers want) with breakfast bar and broad light-filled family room with cottage styled fireplace & transom light above wall of windows + French door your private Nat'l park & party pavillion + HUGE upstairs & master on main w/whirlpool tub+multi-jetted sep.shower. Even has a generator! Practical++
Public Records
Mar 23, 2004
Sold
$278,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,963 (+18.2%)
$153,800 + $413,480
$567,280
2024
$26,196 (+9.1%)
$153,800 + $413,480
$567,280
2023
$24,008 (+1.1%)
$124,720 + $368,960
$493,680
2022
$23,737 (+1.4%)
$124,720 + $296,880
$421,600
2021
$23,413 (+29.7%)
$59,960 + $359,800
$419,760
2020
$18,057 (+18.0%)
$59,960 + $359,800
$419,760
2019
$15,305 (−6.9%)
$59,960 + $354,400
$414,360
2018
$16,431 (−9.1%)
$59,960 + $328,200
$388,160
2017
$18,078 (+91.4%)
$59,960 + $328,200
$388,160
2016
$9,445 (+5.0%)
$52,840 + $331,640
$384,480
2014
$8,991 (+24.1%)
$52,840 + $303,000
$355,840
2013
$7,242 (+403.8%)
$34,836 + $309,160
$343,996
2012
$1,438 (−82.9%)
$92,560 + $167,720
$260,280
2011
$8,397 (+453.3%)
$35,200 + $265,240
$300,440
2010
$1,518 (+8.6%)
$35,341 + $265,099
$300,440
2008
$1,398
Tax history for 173 Mount Vernon Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,963 (+18.2%)
$153,800 + $413,480
$567,280
2024
$26,196 (+9.1%)
$153,800 + $413,480
$567,280
2023
$24,008 (+1.1%)
$124,720 + $368,960
$493,680
2022
$23,737 (+1.4%)
$124,720 + $296,880
$421,600
2021
$23,413 (+29.7%)
$59,960 + $359,800
$419,760
2020
$18,057 (+18.0%)
$59,960 + $359,800
$419,760
2019
$15,305 (−6.9%)
$59,960 + $354,400
$414,360
2018
$16,431 (−9.1%)
$59,960 + $328,200
$388,160
2017
$18,078 (+91.4%)
$59,960 + $328,200
$388,160
2016
$9,445 (+5.0%)
$52,840 + $331,640
$384,480
2014
$8,991 (+24.1%)
$52,840 + $303,000
$355,840
2013
$7,242 (+403.8%)
$34,836 + $309,160
$343,996
2012
$1,438 (−82.9%)
$92,560 + $167,720
$260,280
2011
$8,397 (+453.3%)
$35,200 + $265,240
$300,440
2010
$1,518 (+8.6%)
$35,341 + $265,099
$300,440
2008
$1,398
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
4,400
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 07 112
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
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Kitchen Level, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
Room Type: Other
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Equipment: Generator
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,400
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 112
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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