This gorgeous, craftsman-style home is located on one of the best kept secret streets in Decatur! This unique home includes: hardwoods on the main and bedroom levels, a primary suite including full spa-like retreat bathroom, double french doors on the main floor leading out to the back deck and wrap-around front porch. Additional plantation shutters to be installed in all bedrooms in early June and finished 4th-floor flex area is carpeted with original hardwoods underneath. A large, detached 2-car garage includes an extra storage area above that could easily be finished. Underneath the deck makes the perfect 3rd covered parking spot. The fully finished basement with a bedroom/office, full bath, laundry area, multiple living spaces, and outdoor access makes it multipurpose for an in-law suite, au pair suite, AirBnB, office space, home gym, movie/entertainment room, etc. With very close proximity to the VA Hospital, Emory University, CDC and Lullwater Park, this hidden gem is one you will want to see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maggie Jones• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with NICOLE DAVIS• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #6890509
Redfin Estimate
$1,106,132
$201K since sold in July 2021$17K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
Feast your eyes on this executive style craftsman home. This is a prime location and walking distance to Emory University and VA Hospital. Here’s a list of some of the extraordinary features: fully finished basement which includes an office/bedroom/full bath/family room, finished 4th floor loft area, hardwoods throughout, coffered ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, wrap around front porch, rocking chair deck, detached 2 car garage, and master bedroom/full bath spa like retreat. Like to hike? There’s a private path on the street that links directly to Lullwater Park.
GAMLS #7531146
Mar 20, 2016
Price Changed
$615,000
$147/sq ft
Mar 4, 2016
Sold
$615,000
$147/sq ft
Mar 4, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2016
Price Changed
$624,900
$149/sq ft
Feb 3, 2016
Price Changed
$624,900
$149/sq ft
Jan 20, 2016
Price Changed
$627,500
$150/sq ft
Jan 4, 2016
Price Changed
$635,000
$152/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Price Changed
$649,900
$155/sq ft
Nov 18, 2015
Price Changed
$674,900
$161/sq ft
Oct 20, 2015
Price Changed
$699,900
$167/sq ft
Oct 1, 2015
Listed
$729,900
$174/sq ft
Feast your eyes on this executive style craftsman home. This is a prime location and walking distance to Emory University and VA Hospital.Here s a list of some of the extraordinary features: fully finished basement which includes an office/bedroom/full bath/family room, fully finished 4th floor loft area, hardwoods throughout, coffered ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, wrap around front porch, rocking chair back deck, detached two car garage, and a master bedroom/full bath spa like retreat. Do you like to hike? There s a private path located on the street that links directly to Lullwater Park.
GAMLS #7482578
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2015
Price Changed
$729,900
$174/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Price Changed
$749,900
$179/sq ft
Jul 2, 2015
Listed
$784,900
$187/sq ft
FMLS #5562489
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2015
Price Changed
$729,900
$174/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Price Changed
$749,900
$179/sq ft
Jul 1, 2015
Listed
$784,900
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2010
Sold
$587,700
$140/sq ft
FMLS #4077045
Dec 21, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 17, 2010
Sold
$587,616
$140/sq ft
Sep 21, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2010
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2010
Listed
$574,900
$137/sq ft
GAMLS #1
May 15, 2010
Price Changed
$589,900
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,203 (+6.7%)
$125,240 + $278,760
$404,000
2024
$11,439 (−2.7%)
$125,240 + $278,760
$404,000
2023
$11,756 (+2.6%)
$125,960 + $282,440
$408,400
2022
$11,463 (+9.5%)
$120,000 + $222,760
$342,760
2021
$10,467 (+11.6%)
$120,000 + $200,440
$320,440
2020
$9,375 (+1.2%)
$120,000 + $200,440
$320,440
2019
$9,261 (−3.7%)
$120,000 + $154,520
$274,520
2018
$9,620 (+8.8%)
$120,000 + $169,520
$289,520
2017
$8,841 (−7.0%)
$120,000 + $169,520
$289,520
2016
$9,507 (+17.4%)
$82,960 + $195,120
$278,080
2014
$8,095 (−8.0%)
$83,120 + $156,880
$240,000
2013
$8,795 (−4.9%)
$83,120 + $156,880
$240,000
2012
$9,243 (+94.3%)
$83,120 + $236,080
$319,200
2011
$4,758 (−4.0%)
$60,000 + $76,200
$136,200
2010
$4,954 (+2,217.2%)
$53,763 + $82,437
$136,200
2008
$214
Tax history for 1847 Butlers Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,203 (+6.7%)
$125,240 + $278,760
$404,000
2024
$11,439 (−2.7%)
$125,240 + $278,760
$404,000
2023
$11,756 (+2.6%)
$125,960 + $282,440
$408,400
2022
$11,463 (+9.5%)
$120,000 + $222,760
$342,760
2021
$10,467 (+11.6%)
$120,000 + $200,440
$320,440
2020
$9,375 (+1.2%)
$120,000 + $200,440
$320,440
2019
$9,261 (−3.7%)
$120,000 + $154,520
$274,520
2018
$9,620 (+8.8%)
$120,000 + $169,520
$289,520
2017
$8,841 (−7.0%)
$120,000 + $169,520
$289,520
2016
$9,507 (+17.4%)
$82,960 + $195,120
$278,080
2014
$8,095 (−8.0%)
$83,120 + $156,880
$240,000
2013
$8,795 (−4.9%)
$83,120 + $156,880
$240,000
2012
$9,243 (+94.3%)
$83,120 + $236,080
$319,200
2011
$4,758 (−4.0%)
$60,000 + $76,200
$136,200
2010
$4,954 (+2,217.2%)
$53,763 + $82,437
$136,200
2008
$214
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,068
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
4,188
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 104 02 056
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 6, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Ownership: Other
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briar Vista
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS. If heading south on Clairmont turn right on Butlers Ln before the VA hospital. There are green directional signs on the end of the road and it is the second to last house on the left.
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,188
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2025
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 104 02 056
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briar Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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