Welcome to this beautifully renovated bungalow in the heart of Decatur! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, making it the perfect fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental or Airbnb opportunity. Major improvements include a newer roof, updated windows, HVAC system, and modern finishes throughout, offering peace of mind and low-maintenance living for years to come. Step inside to an inviting layout filled with natural light, blending classic character with stylish updates. The updated kitchen and bathrooms pair perfectly with the home’s cozy bungalow feel, the functional floor plan makes excellent use of space for everyday living, and the spacious backyard allows plenty of room to enjoy, with the outdoor space being a rare bonus for a home of this size. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Decatur, East Lake, and Downtown Atlanta, this home offers easy access to I-20, I-285, shopping, dining, parks, and major employment hubs. Whether you are looking for an affordable move-in-ready home close to the city, a low-maintenance downsizing option, or an investment property with strong long-term or short-term rental potential, this property checks all the boxes. Contact for a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Zain Hassan• ERA Sunrise Realty
Contact: 678-781-7400
Bought with Katherine Meers• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7778819
Redfin Estimate
$197,153
$1,847 since sold in July 2026$6,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($187K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $1,471 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1816 Lee St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 14, 2026
Sold
$199,000
$214/sq ft
FMLS #7778819
Jul 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2026
Sold
$199,000
$214/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Price Changed
$199,000
$214/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$209,900
$225/sq ft
GAMLS #10774296
Jul 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2026
Sold
$199,000
$214/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Price Changed
$199,000
$214/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$209,900
$225/sq ft
Welcome to this beautifully renovated bungalow in the heart of Decatur! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, making it the perfect fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a turnkey rental or Airbnb opportunity. Major improvements include a newer roof, updated windows, HVAC system, and modern finishes throughout, offering peace of mind and low-maintenance living for years to come. Step inside to an inviting layout filled with natural light, blending classic character with stylish updates. The updated kitchen and bathrooms pair perfectly with the home's cozy bungalow feel, the functional floor plan makes excellent use of space for everyday living, and the spacious backyard allows plenty of room to enjoy, with the outdoor space being a rare bonus for a home of this size. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Decatur, East Lake, and Downtown Atlanta, this home offers easy access to I-20, I-285, shopping, dining, parks, and major employment hubs. Whether you are looking for an affordable move-in-ready home close to the city, a low-maintenance downsizing option, or an investment property with strong long-term or short-term rental potential, this property checks all the boxes. Contact for a showing today!
Public Records
Mar 18, 2026
Sold
$100,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 1997
Sold
$59,500
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 26, 1996
Sold
$30,100
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,294 (+3.5%)
$14,000 + $51,000
$65,000
2024
$3,182 (+0.7%)
$14,000 + $51,000
$65,000
2023
$3,160 (+16.5%)
$14,000 + $48,560
$62,560
2022
$2,713 (+60.8%)
$12,000 + $42,080
$54,080
2021
$1,687 (+5.7%)
$3,960 + $26,760
$30,720
2020
$1,596 (+29.3%)
$3,960 + $26,760
$30,720
2019
$1,234 (−6.2%)
$3,960 + $16,440
$20,400
2018
$1,316 (+18.6%)
$3,960 + $18,240
$22,200
2017
$1,110 (+35.7%)
$3,960 + $18,240
$22,200
2016
$818 (+4.6%)
$3,960 + $6,880
$10,840
2014
$782 (−0.2%)
$3,960 + $10,160
$14,120
2013
$783 (+28.1%)
$3,960 + $5,840
$9,800
2012
$611 (−35.7%)
$3,800 + $2,200
$6,000
2011
$951 (−37.8%)
$8,000 + $5,776
$13,776
2010
$1,530 (−16.4%)
$17,235 + $12,485
$29,720
2008
$1,831
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
932
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 190 07 023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 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
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan,Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Canby Lane
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly !
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 932
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 190 07 023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Canby Lane Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
1/10
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