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Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$133Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Nil Patel• Keller Williams Realty ATL Part
Bought with Mayra Maldonado-Cervantes• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #7701572
Redfin Estimate
$268,919
$94K since sold in January 2026$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 17.8% higher than the average sale price ($228K) of 6 comparable homes.
OPPORTUNITY! OPPORTUNITY! OPPORTUNITY! MOTIVATED SELLER - ACT FAST BEFORE RENOVATIONS BEGIN! NO BLIND OFFERS - PLEASE VIEW THE PROPERTY FIRST. Located in an established Decatur community, this solid 3-sided brick home offers incredible potential for homeowners and investors alike. Featuring 2.5 bathrooms, a large backyard, a screened porch, and a 2-car covered carport, this property provides both comfort and space with endless possibilities for customization. The functional layout is ready for your personal touch. Whether you're looking to renovate, add value, or move in and update over time, this home offers the flexibility to fit your goals. The spacious backyard is perfect for outdoor living, entertaining, or future expansion. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major freeways, and just minutes from Downtown Atlanta, this home combines accessibility, neighborhood appeal, and strong upside potential. Don't miss this value-add opportunity - schedule your showing today!
Public Records
Jan 5, 2026
Sold
$137,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,021 (−14.4%)
$12,000 + $64,840
$76,840
2024
$2,361 (+33.5%)
$12,000 + $64,840
$76,840
2023
$1,768 (+1.7%)
$4,920 + $72,720
$77,640
2022
$1,739 (+42.8%)
$4,920 + $49,080
$54,000
2021
$1,218 (+4.2%)
$4,920 + $31,960
$36,880
2020
$1,168 (+38.7%)
$4,920 + $31,960
$36,880
2019
$842 (−6.4%)
$4,920 + $21,120
$26,040
2018
$899 (+8.8%)
$4,920 + $22,920
$27,840
2017
$826 (+53.6%)
$4,920 + $22,920
$27,840
2016
$538 (+48.6%)
$4,920 + $12,240
$17,160
2014
$362 (+98.2%)
$4,920 + $9,160
$14,080
2013
$183 (−50.2%)
$4,920 + $5,040
$9,960
2012
$367 (−34.8%)
$4,800 + $3,640
$8,440
2011
$563 (−62.8%)
$8,240 + $8,944
$17,184
2010
$1,511 (+21.0%)
$12,480 + $35,520
$48,000
2008
$1,249
Tax history for 1888 Janet Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,021 (−14.4%)
$12,000 + $64,840
$76,840
2024
$2,361 (+33.5%)
$12,000 + $64,840
$76,840
2023
$1,768 (+1.7%)
$4,920 + $72,720
$77,640
2022
$1,739 (+42.8%)
$4,920 + $49,080
$54,000
2021
$1,218 (+4.2%)
$4,920 + $31,960
$36,880
2020
$1,168 (+38.7%)
$4,920 + $31,960
$36,880
2019
$842 (−6.4%)
$4,920 + $21,120
$26,040
2018
$899 (+8.8%)
$4,920 + $22,920
$27,840
2017
$826 (+53.6%)
$4,920 + $22,920
$27,840
2016
$538 (+48.6%)
$4,920 + $12,240
$17,160
2014
$362 (+98.2%)
$4,920 + $9,160
$14,080
2013
$183 (−50.2%)
$4,920 + $5,040
$9,960
2012
$367 (−34.8%)
$4,800 + $3,640
$8,440
2011
$563 (−62.8%)
$8,240 + $8,944
$17,184
2010
$1,511 (+21.0%)
$12,480 + $35,520
$48,000
2008
$1,249
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,015
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 163 04 058
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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: 3
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Plantation Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: DeKalb County Records: Deed Book 8362-543. Southern Manor. Block B. Lot 3
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Canby Lane
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS only - 1888 Janet Ln, Decatur, GA 30035
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,015
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 163 04 058
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Canby Lane Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
1/10
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