Set behind a white picket fence beneath a canopy of mature hardwoods, this Ponce de Leon Heights cottage pairs timeless character with inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces. Downtown Decatur is close by, with City of Decatur schools within walking distance. Arched doorways, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light create a warm welcome throughout. A stone fireplace with gas logs and built-in shelving anchor the living room, which opens to a sunroom, an ideal spot for morning coffee or a quiet afternoon with a book. The separate dining room with garden views opens to the kitchen, which features white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, and flows into a keeping room with built-in storage and a laundry area. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and water closet. A separate powder room serves guests. Upstairs, a spacious 24-foot bedroom, full bath, and adjoining sitting room offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or a creative studio. A screened porch with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and a ceiling fan extends the living space outdoors for much of the year. Below, a stone patio overlooks the private, fully fenced backyard, where lush plantings and a rock-lined water feature create a peaceful garden setting. A storage shed adds everyday convenience. With classic cottage details, versatile spaces, and a tranquil backyard, this home offers a private retreat close to the shops, restaurants, and community life of Downtown Decatur.
Chelsea Heights, located between Downtown Decatur and Avondale Estates, is a residential and walkable Decatur neighborhood with leafy streets and a classic bungalow-and-brick-cottage streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Square crossroads of N McDonough St and E Ponce de Leon Ave, where patios, indie storefronts, and late-night bites set the tempo. Community pillars include the historic Eddie’s Attic for live music, the DeKalb History Center in the Old Courthouse, and the Decatur Arts Alliance’s gallery-and-event circuit. Sidewalks thread past pocket greens and front-porch blocks, with MARTA rail nearby for car-light routines. A short ride reaches the PATH corridor and the Avondale Lake loop, adding a steady outdoor counterpoint to the café-and-culture scene.
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Market insights
186 Coventry Rd · $685,000
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$685,000
Median sale price in this area is $381,711. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High-speed internet
His-and-hers closets
Living room fireplace
Masonry fireplace
Double-pane windows
Plantation shutters
Window treatments
Separate dining room
Den
Living room
Sunroom
Crawl space
No common walls
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the main level and 1 upstairs
Oversized primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom on the main level
1 full bathroom upstairs
Primary bathroom with shower only
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range
Microwave
White cabinets
Solid-surface and stone countertops
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry closet
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Garden
Private yard
Fenced front and back yards
Screened patio
Outbuilding
Home design
Two levels
Parking
Driveway
Level driveway
Open parking
Construction
Frame construction
Composition roof
Brick-and-mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Water available
220-volt electrical service
Energy-efficient appliances, HVAC, and thermostat
HOA & community
Nearby dog park, playground, restaurants, and public transportation
Sidewalks, curbs, and street lights
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Beautiful and unique bungalow located in Ponce De Leon Heights. Sunlight brightens up the entire home! The formal living room boasts a stone fireplace. A separate den is also located on the main floor with convenient built-in wall shelving. Mstr bdrm is located on main level with private full bath. 2nd bdrm on main level next to 2nd full bath. Kitchen has granite countertops & white cabinets. Upper level is great for a 3rd bdrm, office space, or recreational area. Large fenced backyard and a patio! You will fall in love with this home!
Public Records
Dec 23, 2014
Sold
$450,000
$248/sq ft
GAMLS #7367366
Dec 30, 2014
Price Changed
$425,000
$234/sq ft
Dec 15, 2014
Sold
$450,000
$248/sq ft
Nov 26, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2014
Price Changed
$450,000
$248/sq ft
Nov 19, 2014
Listed
$425,000
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2006
Sold
$346,200
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 2004
Sold
$327,700
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$289,000
$159/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 1995
Sold
$167,500
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1992
Sold
$129,500
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,246 (−34.0%)
$97,600 + $247,960
$345,560
2024
$17,051 (−8.5%)
$97,600 + $247,960
$345,560
2023
$18,644 (+32.4%)
$97,600 + $222,800
$320,400
2022
$14,086 (+11.4%)
$80,120 + $177,960
$258,080
2021
$12,649 (−6.1%)
$40,000 + $203,400
$243,400
2020
$13,473 (+3.7%)
$40,000 + $203,400
$243,400
2019
$12,995 (−1.2%)
$40,000 + $202,960
$242,960
2018
$13,154 (+12.4%)
$40,000 + $214,960
$254,960
2017
$11,706 (+100.4%)
$40,000 + $214,960
$254,960
2016
$5,842 (+59.1%)
$40,000 + $146,960
$186,960
2014
$3,672 (−0.3%)
$29,656 + $150,320
$179,976
2013
$3,681 (+395.0%)
$39,916 + $98,844
$138,760
2012
$744 (−82.5%)
$97,960 + $40,800
$138,760
2011
$4,245 (+479.2%)
$39,120 + $110,360
$149,480
2010
$733 (+11.6%)
$39,120 + $110,360
$149,480
2008
$657
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,814
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,814
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
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