Historic Glenwood built in 1868, one of the oldest and most historic homes within the city of Decatur, first time on the market. Step back in time and marvel at the historic grounds - over 2 acres, in the hip east side of Decatur within Winnona Park Elementary. 10 + ceilings throughout and all original woodwork, wide plank heart of pine floors. Huge central hall on main and upstairs, with massive rooms and massive original windows. Sleeping porch overlooks park-like rear yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$539Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Max Dupree• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #5981770
Redfin Estimate
$2,161,351
$966K since sold in April 2018$86K since August
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This home's estimate is 143.7% higher than the average sale price ($887K) of 6 comparable homes.
Historic Glenwood built in 1868, one of the oldest and most historic homes within the city of Decatur, first time on the market. Step back in time and marvel at the historic grounds - over 2 acres, in the hip east side of Decatur within Winnona Park Elementary. 10 + ceilings throughout and all original woodwork, wide plank heart of pine floors. Huge central hall on main and upstairs, with massive rooms and massive original windows. Sleeping porch overlooks park-like rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,945 (+3.4%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2024
$25,093 (+7.3%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2023
$23,387 (+1.9%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2022
$22,958 (+22.2%)
$237,960 + $163,560
$401,520
2021
$18,789 (+134.5%)
$56,640 + $344,880
$401,520
2020
$8,012 (+66.8%)
$56,640 + $344,880
$401,520
2019
$4,803 (+43.9%)
$237,960 + $194,080
$432,040
2018
$3,339 (−56.5%)
$34,400 + $128,560
$162,960
2017
$7,674 (+55.1%)
$34,400 + $128,560
$162,960
2016
$4,947 (+80.9%)
$34,400 + $110,880
$145,280
2014
$2,735
$34,400 + $147,320
$181,720
Tax history for 205 S Columbia Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,945 (+3.4%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2024
$25,093 (+7.3%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2023
$23,387 (+1.9%)
$237,960 + $240,040
$478,000
2022
$22,958 (+22.2%)
$237,960 + $163,560
$401,520
2021
$18,789 (+134.5%)
$56,640 + $344,880
$401,520
2020
$8,012 (+66.8%)
$56,640 + $344,880
$401,520
2019
$4,803 (+43.9%)
$237,960 + $194,080
$432,040
2018
$3,339 (−56.5%)
$34,400 + $128,560
$162,960
2017
$7,674 (+55.1%)
$34,400 + $128,560
$162,960
2016
$4,947 (+80.9%)
$34,400 + $110,880
$145,280
2014
$2,735
$34,400 + $147,320
$181,720
*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
7
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
5,710
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 234 07 004
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: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Keeping Room, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Lower
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
Room Type: Bonus Room, Living Room, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Other
Heating: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Agnes Scott go East on East College to right on S. Columbia, located within the historic Spur.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,710
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 234 07 004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Talley Street Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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