Wonderful period details including thick original trimwork,pedestal sinks, wavy glass windows and oak floors meld with updated spaces to make this an inviting home. Terrific finished lower level features full bath, lots of windows, and great storage. Relax on the screened porch and watch the kids and or pets play. Open kitchen to breakfase space is the heart of the home. Easy walk to historic City of Decatur and Oakhurst's retail district and the fabulous community park behind Winnona Park Elementary is a stone's throw away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mindy Carty• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by CASIE HUGHES
Bought with ANNETTE COKER• Chapman Hall Premier, REALTORS
Source:FMLS #5396681
Redfin Estimate
$855,474
$397K since sold in April 2015$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($904K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful period details including thick original trim work, pedestal sinks, wavy glass windows and oak floors meld with updated spaces to make this an inviting home. Terrific finished lower level features full bath, lots of windows, and great storage. Relax on the screened porch and watch the kids and pets play. Open kitchen with breakfast space is the heart of the home. Easy walk to historic City of Decatur and Oakhurst's retail district, and the fabulous community park behind Winnona Park Elementary is a stone s throw away.
Public Records
Sep 17, 1993
Sold
$157,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1993
Sold
$157,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1986
Sold
$88,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,459 (+174,573.0%)
$98,120 + $174,920
$273,040
2024
$7 (+3.8%)
$98,120 + $174,920
$273,040
2023
$6 (−99.9%)
$98,120 + $161,080
$259,200
2022
$9,309 (−46.8%)
$96,400 + $131,080
$227,480
2021
$17,495 (+94.2%)
$34,080 + $162,480
$196,560
2020
$9,009 (+5.8%)
$34,080 + $162,480
$196,560
2019
$8,514 (+10.1%)
$34,080 + $160,840
$194,920
2018
$7,736 (−8.2%)
$34,080 + $154,720
$188,800
2017
$8,430 (+54.8%)
$34,080 + $154,720
$188,800
2016
$5,447 (+68.7%)
$34,080 + $143,640
$177,720
2014
$3,228 (−0.1%)
$34,080 + $131,200
$165,280
2013
$3,232 (+402.8%)
$34,080 + $87,000
$121,080
2012
$643 (−81.4%)
$94,520 + $26,560
$121,080
2011
$3,464 (+491.9%)
$34,000 + $87,080
$121,080
2010
$585 (+13.1%)
$34,000 + $87,080
$121,080
2008
$517
Tax history for 188 Avery St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,459 (+174,573.0%)
$98,120 + $174,920
$273,040
2024
$7 (+3.8%)
$98,120 + $174,920
$273,040
2023
$6 (−99.9%)
$98,120 + $161,080
$259,200
2022
$9,309 (−46.8%)
$96,400 + $131,080
$227,480
2021
$17,495 (+94.2%)
$34,080 + $162,480
$196,560
2020
$9,009 (+5.8%)
$34,080 + $162,480
$196,560
2019
$8,514 (+10.1%)
$34,080 + $160,840
$194,920
2018
$7,736 (−8.2%)
$34,080 + $154,720
$188,800
2017
$8,430 (+54.8%)
$34,080 + $154,720
$188,800
2016
$5,447 (+68.7%)
$34,080 + $143,640
$177,720
2014
$3,228 (−0.1%)
$34,080 + $131,200
$165,280
2013
$3,232 (+402.8%)
$34,080 + $87,000
$121,080
2012
$643 (−81.4%)
$94,520 + $26,560
$121,080
2011
$3,464 (+491.9%)
$34,000 + $87,080
$121,080
2010
$585 (+13.1%)
$34,000 + $87,080
$121,080
2008
$517
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,201
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 234 07 031
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Other
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Directions: From College Ave go south on Avery. Home is on left. OR from Winnona Park Elementary go north home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,201
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 234 07 031
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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