Short stroll to downtown Decatur from this light-filled cape cod on a corner lot across from the community gardens. The main floor offers a spacious master bedroom, formal fireside living room, formal dining room, family room, and renovated kitchen. Upstairs find two bedrooms and a hall bathroom. Two car garage adds to convenience for this charmer! New roof and fresh paint throughout!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Compass
Bought with Laura Thompson• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #6710550
Redfin Estimate
$865,603
$217K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($665K) of 5 comparable homes.
Short stroll to downtown Decatur from this light-filled cape cod on a corner lot across from the community gardens. The main floor offers a spacious master bedroom, formal fireside living room, formal dining room, family room, and renovated kitchen. Upstairs find two bedrooms and a hall bathroom. Two car garage adds to convenience for this charmer!
Public Records
Apr 19, 2004
Sold
$338,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 1996
Sold
$198,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1985
Sold
$111,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,294 (+8.5%)
$120,840 + $220,240
$341,080
2024
$13,180 (+12.9%)
$120,840 + $220,240
$341,080
2023
$11,672 (+11.2%)
$120,840 + $194,240
$315,080
2022
$10,496 (−47.2%)
$97,760 + $147,600
$245,360
2021
$19,869 (+127.2%)
$37,160 + $186,600
$223,760
2020
$8,745 (+5.7%)
$37,160 + $186,600
$223,760
2019
$8,275 (+12.6%)
$37,160 + $146,080
$183,240
2018
$7,348 (−6.2%)
$37,160 + $136,120
$173,280
2017
$7,833 (+88.6%)
$37,160 + $136,120
$173,280
2016
$4,154 (+5.2%)
$37,160 + $126,240
$163,400
2014
$3,948 (−0.2%)
$37,160 + $123,040
$160,200
2013
$3,957 (+461.1%)
$37,152 + $110,488
$147,640
2012
$705 (−81.8%)
$77,160 + $70,480
$147,640
2011
$3,865 (+169.5%)
$36,600 + $94,840
$131,440
2010
$1,434 (+1.9%)
$36,600 + $94,840
$131,440
2008
$1,408
Tax history for 205 Northern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,294 (+8.5%)
$120,840 + $220,240
$341,080
2024
$13,180 (+12.9%)
$120,840 + $220,240
$341,080
2023
$11,672 (+11.2%)
$120,840 + $194,240
$315,080
2022
$10,496 (−47.2%)
$97,760 + $147,600
$245,360
2021
$19,869 (+127.2%)
$37,160 + $186,600
$223,760
2020
$8,745 (+5.7%)
$37,160 + $186,600
$223,760
2019
$8,275 (+12.6%)
$37,160 + $146,080
$183,240
2018
$7,348 (−6.2%)
$37,160 + $136,120
$173,280
2017
$7,833 (+88.6%)
$37,160 + $136,120
$173,280
2016
$4,154 (+5.2%)
$37,160 + $126,240
$163,400
2014
$3,948 (−0.2%)
$37,160 + $123,040
$160,200
2013
$3,957 (+461.1%)
$37,152 + $110,488
$147,640
2012
$705 (−81.8%)
$77,160 + $70,480
$147,640
2011
$3,865 (+169.5%)
$36,600 + $94,840
$131,440
2010
$1,434 (+1.9%)
$36,600 + $94,840
$131,440
2008
$1,408
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,148
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 01 150
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Heading toward the Decatur Square on W. Ponce, turn left onto Northern Avenue. House on right.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,148
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 01 150
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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