This charming and elegant traditional cape cod cottage style home is situated on a lovely, peaceful lot on Pinecrest Avenue within beloved Glenwood Estates. Amazing walkable City of Decatur LOCATION! Competitively priced right for a great value, this lovely and solidly built home boasts high ceilings, crown molding and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted inside and out featuring a front sunroom, gas fireplace in the living room and light filled sun porch overlooking the lush, green back yard. In addition to the living room and separate dining room, the main floor hosts three bedrooms and a stylish full bath, as well as a bonus room perfect for an office or den. The top level has been converted to a peaceful sanctuary as a primary bedroom suite with a full bathroom. Enjoy the beautiful Atlanta weather as you stroll this pedestrian friendly neighborhood to the park or the Decatur Square to enjoy the abundance of dining, retail and community events and festival opportunities. Walk to local schools and MARTA. Easy access to Agnes Scott, Emory University and CDC and a straight drive down Dekalb Industrial to downtown Atlanta.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dammann Team• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Shannon Dammann Downs• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7386378
Redfin Estimate
$924,515
$135K since sold in November 2024$8,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($844K) of 6 comparable homes.
This charming and elegant traditional cape cod cottage style home is situated on a lovely, peaceful lot on Pinecrest Avenue within beloved Glenwood Estates. Amazing walkable City of Decatur LOCATION! Competitively priced right for a great value, this lovely and solidly built home boasts high ceilings, crown molding and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted inside and out featuring a front sunroom, gas fireplace in the living room and light filled sun porch overlooking the lush, green back yard. In addition to the living room and separate dining room, the main floor hosts three bedrooms and a stylish full bath, as well as a bonus room perfect for an office or den. The top level has been converted to a peaceful sanctuary as a primary bedroom suite with a full bathroom. Enjoy the beautiful Atlanta weather as you stroll this pedestrian friendly neighborhood to the park or the Decatur Square to enjoy the abundance of dining, retail and community events and festival opportunities. Walk to local schools and MARTA. Easy access to Agnes Scott, Emory University and CDC and a straight drive down Dekalb Industrial to downtown Atlanta. This is a great opportunity to buy and enjoy today and envision your custom phase 2.
FMLS #7386378
Nov 8, 2024
Sold
$790,000
$343/sq ft
Oct 21, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 15, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 30, 2024
Price Changed
$799,900
$348/sq ft
Jul 25, 2024
Price Changed
$825,000
$359/sq ft
Jun 6, 2024
Listed
$850,000
$370/sq ft
May 17, 2024
Coming Soon
$850,000
$370/sq ft
GAMLS #10313219
Jul 31, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2024
Listed
$850,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2005
Sold
$445,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,797 (+42.2%)
$113,400 + $207,000
$320,400
2024
$9,704 (−35.8%)
$113,400 + $207,000
$320,400
2023
$15,119 (+78.0%)
$113,400 + $120,120
$233,520
2022
$8,495 (−47.2%)
$69,440 + $105,240
$174,680
2021
$16,081 (+72.4%)
$54,520 + $127,320
$181,840
2020
$9,329 (+5.7%)
$54,520 + $127,320
$181,840
2019
$8,825 (+15.2%)
$54,520 + $147,480
$202,000
2018
$7,663 (−11.0%)
$54,520 + $124,280
$178,800
2017
$8,614 (+84.9%)
$54,520 + $124,280
$178,800
2016
$4,659 (+9.5%)
$48,040 + $127,360
$175,400
2014
$4,256 (+7.9%)
$48,040 + $124,520
$172,560
2013
$3,945 (+350.7%)
$48,032 + $113,768
$161,800
2012
$875 (−81.6%)
$126,640 + $35,160
$161,800
2011
$4,769 (+473.2%)
$48,200 + $120,320
$168,520
2010
$832 (+10.9%)
$48,200 + $120,320
$168,520
2008
$750
Tax history for 188 Pinecrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,797 (+42.2%)
$113,400 + $207,000
$320,400
2024
$9,704 (−35.8%)
$113,400 + $207,000
$320,400
2023
$15,119 (+78.0%)
$113,400 + $120,120
$233,520
2022
$8,495 (−47.2%)
$69,440 + $105,240
$174,680
2021
$16,081 (+72.4%)
$54,520 + $127,320
$181,840
2020
$9,329 (+5.7%)
$54,520 + $127,320
$181,840
2019
$8,825 (+15.2%)
$54,520 + $147,480
$202,000
2018
$7,663 (−11.0%)
$54,520 + $124,280
$178,800
2017
$8,614 (+84.9%)
$54,520 + $124,280
$178,800
2016
$4,659 (+9.5%)
$48,040 + $127,360
$175,400
2014
$4,256 (+7.9%)
$48,040 + $124,520
$172,560
2013
$3,945 (+350.7%)
$48,032 + $113,768
$161,800
2012
$875 (−81.6%)
$126,640 + $35,160
$161,800
2011
$4,769 (+473.2%)
$48,200 + $120,320
$168,520
2010
$832 (+10.9%)
$48,200 + $120,320
$168,520
2008
$750
*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
2
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,355
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 06 070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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.
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: All that tract or parcel of land lying or being in Land Lot 7 of the 18th District of Dekalb County, Georgia being Lot 27, Block D, Glenwood Estates Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat book 11, Page 14, records of Dekalb County, Georgia 60 X 163 X 60 X 150 . . . . . . . . . .0.22AC 4-28-95
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Please Use GPS. Access from Ponce de Leon Ave to Glendale to Glen Circle to Pinecrest. OR Access from N. Decatur to Church Street to Forkner Dr to to Glendale to Glen Circle to Pinecrest.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,355
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 06 070
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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