CHARMING COTTAGE ON A GREAT STREET!HARDWOODS ON MAIN, FIRESIDE LIVING RM, COZY DINING RM, EAT IN KITCHEN, HOME OFFICE, MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM W/ ORIGINAL TILE WORK. MASTER SUITE UPSTAIRS W/ PLENTY OF CLOSET AND SITTING AREA. FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
Listed by ROBERT MCCARTHY III• Brookhaven Realty, Inc.
Bought with REBECCA L TOKICH• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #4026940
Redfin Estimate
$668,402
$388K since sold in April 2010$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($644K) of 6 comparable homes.
ADORABLE, CLASSIC DECATUR COTTAGE IN FANTASTIC NEIGHBORHOOD! WALK TO THE SQUARE WITH ALL OF THE GREAT RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS! WHAT A GREAT PRICE FOR 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH A NICE YARD, AND A FULL BASEMENT WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ENTRANCES! HARDWOODS ON MAIN FLOOR AND A CUTE COZY PORCH
Public Records
Jun 7, 2006
Sold
$245,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,323 (+3.6%)
$120,000 + $189,040
$309,040
2024
$12,864 (+1.5%)
$120,000 + $189,040
$309,040
2023
$12,674 (+23.6%)
$120,000 + $178,960
$298,960
2022
$10,258 (−47.7%)
$108,640 + $140,280
$248,920
2021
$19,605 (+106.5%)
$40,000 + $175,640
$215,640
2020
$9,493 (+5.6%)
$40,000 + $175,640
$215,640
2019
$8,991 (+3.6%)
$40,000 + $159,320
$199,320
2018
$8,678 (+30.2%)
$40,000 + $156,360
$196,360
2017
$6,665 (+85.6%)
$40,000 + $156,360
$196,360
2016
$3,591 (+21.4%)
$36,720 + $96,160
$132,880
2014
$2,958 (+0.8%)
$36,720 + $95,680
$132,400
2013
$2,934 (+433.6%)
$36,720 + $68,080
$104,800
2012
$550 (−83.5%)
$80,920 + $23,880
$104,800
2011
$3,328 (+172.5%)
$36,000 + $75,920
$111,920
2010
$1,221 (+1.9%)
$36,000 + $75,920
$111,920
2008
$1,199
Tax history for 216 Chelsea Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,323 (+3.6%)
$120,000 + $189,040
$309,040
2024
$12,864 (+1.5%)
$120,000 + $189,040
$309,040
2023
$12,674 (+23.6%)
$120,000 + $178,960
$298,960
2022
$10,258 (−47.7%)
$108,640 + $140,280
$248,920
2021
$19,605 (+106.5%)
$40,000 + $175,640
$215,640
2020
$9,493 (+5.6%)
$40,000 + $175,640
$215,640
2019
$8,991 (+3.6%)
$40,000 + $159,320
$199,320
2018
$8,678 (+30.2%)
$40,000 + $156,360
$196,360
2017
$6,665 (+85.6%)
$40,000 + $156,360
$196,360
2016
$3,591 (+21.4%)
$36,720 + $96,160
$132,880
2014
$2,958 (+0.8%)
$36,720 + $95,680
$132,400
2013
$2,934 (+433.6%)
$36,720 + $68,080
$104,800
2012
$550 (−83.5%)
$80,920 + $23,880
$104,800
2011
$3,328 (+172.5%)
$36,000 + $75,920
$111,920
2010
$1,221 (+1.9%)
$36,000 + $75,920
$111,920
2008
$1,199
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,681
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 19 055
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, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Sitting Room,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Permanent Attic Stairs
Directions: FROM PONCE AND SCOTT BLVD SPLIT TAKE SCOTT EAST LEFT ON COVENTRY. RIGHT ON CHELSEA. HOME ON THE LEFT
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,681
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 055
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Westchester Elementary School
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 • 0.9mi
9/10
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