Built into the natural surroundings sits this stunning Prairie Style masterpiece built by OBIE award winning builders Sims R.E.G.! Every detail has been masterfully designed, including custom barn doors, stone accent wall, & designer fixtures & finishes. Brilliant finished basement w/ media room, wine cellar & exposed granite walls! Innovative kitchen w/ waterfall granite island, commercial range w/ floating hood, custom cabinets & all overlooking the family room! Master suite w/ balcony, walk-in closet & spa-like bath! Walk to McKoy park, Downtown Decatur & more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JONATHAN RICH• Keller Knapp
Bought with SHAMAY JORDAN• Keller Williams Buckhead
Source:FMLS #5566361
Redfin Estimate
$1,236,767
$488K since sold in August 2015$5,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 6 comparable homes.
Absolutely Charming City of Decatur/Winnona Park Cottage (<$300K!). Wonderful, Quiet Street Tucked Away Behind Agnes Scott-Observatory Across Street, The PATH (Stone Mtn Trail) Around Corner, Oakhurst Village, Decatur Square & Elementary School Easy Walking Distance! This Home Boasts Updated Kitchen w/Granite Counters, SS Appl, Gas Cooking, Separate LR/DR, Hardwoods Floors Thruout, Spacious Bedrooms, Period Details, Pocket Doors, Original Built-ins, Delightful Front Porch, Rear Covered Porch, Fenced in Yard, Garage/Basement, and HUGE Attic for Storage/Expansion!
FMLS #5566361
Aug 21, 2015
Sold
$749,000
$256/sq ft
Jul 17, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 9, 2015
Listed
$749,000
$256/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2014
Sold
$310,000
$106/sq ft
GAMLS #7316253
Oct 7, 2014
Price Changed
$299,900
$102/sq ft
Sep 19, 2014
Sold
$310,000
$106/sq ft
Aug 11, 2014
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2014
Price Changed
$310,000
$106/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Listed
$299,900
$102/sq ft
Absolutely Charming City of Decatur/Winnona Park Cottage(<$300K!) Wonderful, Quiet Street Tucked Away Behind Agnes Scott-Observatory Across Street. The PATH (Stone Mtn Trail) Around Corner, Oakhurst Village, Decatur Square & Elementary School Easy Walking Distance! This Home Boasts Updated Kitchen w/Granite Counters, SS Appl, Gas Cooking, Separate LR/DR, Hardwood Floors Thruout, Spacious Bedrooms, Period Details, Pocket Doors, Original Built-ins, Delightful Front Porch, Rear Covered Porch, Fenced in Yard, Garage/Basement, and HUGE attic for Storage/Expansion!
Public Records
Dec 8, 2010
Sold
$242,000
$83/sq ft
FMLS #4132984
Nov 30, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2010
Sold
$242,000
$83/sq ft
Nov 16, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2010
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2010
Listed
$249,900
$85/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 2007
Sold
$225,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1998
Sold
$80,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1983
Sold
$44,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,154 (+8.9%)
$91,120 + $331,960
$423,080
2024
$16,663 (+3.0%)
$91,120 + $331,960
$423,080
2023
$16,173 (+20.4%)
$91,120 + $297,080
$388,200
2022
$13,434 (+2.5%)
$66,480 + $248,280
$314,760
2021
$13,111 (−2.5%)
$34,360 + $250,080
$284,440
2020
$13,449 (+4.1%)
$34,360 + $250,080
$284,440
2019
$12,914 (+7.8%)
$34,360 + $256,080
$290,440
2018
$11,981 (−0.2%)
$34,360 + $248,400
$282,760
2017
$12,008 (+312.1%)
$34,360 + $248,400
$282,760
2016
$2,914 (+30.2%)
$34,360 + $230,040
$264,400
2014
$2,238 (−1.7%)
$34,360 + $67,400
$101,760
2013
$2,276 (+431.6%)
$34,368 + $49,112
$83,480
2012
$428 (−82.4%)
$68,867 + $14,613
$83,480
2011
$2,430 (+166.8%)
$34,200 + $49,280
$83,480
2010
$911 (+1.9%)
$34,200 + $49,280
$83,480
2008
$894
Tax history for 217 E Hancock St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,154 (+8.9%)
$91,120 + $331,960
$423,080
2024
$16,663 (+3.0%)
$91,120 + $331,960
$423,080
2023
$16,173 (+20.4%)
$91,120 + $297,080
$388,200
2022
$13,434 (+2.5%)
$66,480 + $248,280
$314,760
2021
$13,111 (−2.5%)
$34,360 + $250,080
$284,440
2020
$13,449 (+4.1%)
$34,360 + $250,080
$284,440
2019
$12,914 (+7.8%)
$34,360 + $256,080
$290,440
2018
$11,981 (−0.2%)
$34,360 + $248,400
$282,760
2017
$12,008 (+312.1%)
$34,360 + $248,400
$282,760
2016
$2,914 (+30.2%)
$34,360 + $230,040
$264,400
2014
$2,238 (−1.7%)
$34,360 + $67,400
$101,760
2013
$2,276 (+431.6%)
$34,368 + $49,112
$83,480
2012
$428 (−82.4%)
$68,867 + $14,613
$83,480
2011
$2,430 (+166.8%)
$34,200 + $49,280
$83,480
2010
$911 (+1.9%)
$34,200 + $49,280
$83,480
2008
$894
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,501
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 01 003
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, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Kitchen Island,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
Room Type: Bonus Room, Loft, Office, Wine Cellar
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take S Candler south, right onto E Hancock, home is on the left!
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,501
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 01 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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