City of Decatur Classic Cottage. Gorgeous inside and out. Custom Updated Kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space. Family Room addition. Deep lot with Garden Shed. Gorgoeous hardwood floors and period details. Easy sidewalk stroll to downtown Decatur. Close to Emory/CDC. Tiled Mudroom and Laundry. Covered Side Porch. Deep lot backs to Alley. Shows very well!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pierce Evans• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with NANCY PAPP• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #4179162
Redfin Estimate
$602,454
$177K since sold in June 2019$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 13.6% higher than the average sale price ($530K) of 6 comparable homes.
City of Decatur Classic Cottage. Gorgeous inside and out. Custom Updated Kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space. Family Room addition. Deep lot with Garden Shed. Gorgoeous hardwood floors and period details. Easy sidewalk stroll to downtown Decatur. Close to Emory/CDC. Tiled Mudroom and Laundry. Covered Side Porch. Deep lot backs to Alley. Shows very well!
Public Records
Aug 30, 2006
Sold
$222,500
$186/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2002
Sold
$185,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 8, 1991
Sold
$50,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,821 (+3.2%)
$125,160 + $99,720
$224,880
2024
$9,515 (−40.6%)
$125,160 + $99,720
$224,880
2023
$16,025 (+109.3%)
$125,160 + $93,320
$218,480
2022
$7,658 (−46.8%)
$89,400 + $80,840
$170,240
2021
$14,407 (+105.4%)
$23,800 + $132,320
$156,120
2020
$7,013 (+12.2%)
$23,800 + $132,320
$156,120
2019
$6,252 (−2.1%)
$23,800 + $118,640
$142,440
2018
$6,388 (−9.3%)
$23,800 + $125,360
$149,160
2017
$7,047 (+69.4%)
$23,800 + $125,360
$149,160
2016
$4,160 (+72.3%)
$23,800 + $102,800
$126,600
2014
$2,415 (+2.0%)
$23,800 + $104,760
$128,560
2013
$2,368 (+187.8%)
$23,800 + $41,360
$65,160
2012
$823 (−65.5%)
$56,080 + $9,080
$65,160
2011
$2,382 (+525.6%)
$23,800 + $57,960
$81,760
2010
$381 (+17.5%)
$23,800 + $57,960
$81,760
2008
$324
Tax history for 181 Ridgeland Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,821 (+3.2%)
$125,160 + $99,720
$224,880
2024
$9,515 (−40.6%)
$125,160 + $99,720
$224,880
2023
$16,025 (+109.3%)
$125,160 + $93,320
$218,480
2022
$7,658 (−46.8%)
$89,400 + $80,840
$170,240
2021
$14,407 (+105.4%)
$23,800 + $132,320
$156,120
2020
$7,013 (+12.2%)
$23,800 + $132,320
$156,120
2019
$6,252 (−2.1%)
$23,800 + $118,640
$142,440
2018
$6,388 (−9.3%)
$23,800 + $125,360
$149,160
2017
$7,047 (+69.4%)
$23,800 + $125,360
$149,160
2016
$4,160 (+72.3%)
$23,800 + $102,800
$126,600
2014
$2,415 (+2.0%)
$23,800 + $104,760
$128,560
2013
$2,368 (+187.8%)
$23,800 + $41,360
$65,160
2012
$823 (−65.5%)
$56,080 + $9,080
$65,160
2011
$2,382 (+525.6%)
$23,800 + $57,960
$81,760
2010
$381 (+17.5%)
$23,800 + $57,960
$81,760
2008
$324
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DECATUR HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,196
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 896
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,196
Building Sq. Ft: 2,392
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: P
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.21
Depth Footage: 185
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,196
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 05 091
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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