“Investor Special! Sold as-is in highly desirable Kirkwood/Decatur location. This property is a prime opportunity for investors, builders, or savvy buyers looking to renovate or rebuild in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Surrounded by strong comps and ongoing development, this home offers excellent potential for value appreciation. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major highways. Don’t miss your chance to bring your vision to life in this thriving community!
Kirkwood, located between East Lake and Oakhurst, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with a rail-line edge and a village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kirkwood Village district along Hosea L. Williams Drive near Kirkwood Road, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Pullman Yards anchors the area with large-scale events and creative spaces in a former industrial complex. The Earl and Le Petit Marché serve as local pillars for live music nights and neighborhood dining. Early-20th-century bungalows and Craftsman homes line leafy streets, with pocket parks and the Trolley Line Trail shaping daily routes.
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Market insights
222 Madison Ave · $465,000
DAYS ON MARKET
0 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$465,000
Median sale price in this area is $393,953. (15% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Entrance foyer
One fireplace located in another room
Double-pane windows
No shared/common walls
Basement with dirt floor
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
One upper-level bedroom
Master bedroom on main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on upper level)
Master bathroom has no special features listed
Kitchen
Counters with non-standard/other surface
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry with electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private entrance
Covered and screened patio/porch
Back yard fencing
Home design
Two levels
Brick on all four sides
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Driveway parking
Open parking available
Construction
Shingle roof
Brick/mortar and slab foundation
Resale condition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220-volt electric service available
Electricity, sewer and water services available
Financial info
Community contains 20 units
Electricity and solar
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"Investor Special! Sold as-is in highly desirable Kirkwood/Decatur location. This property is a prime opportunity for investors, builders, or savvy buyers looking to renovate or rebuild in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods. Surrounded by strong comps and ongoing development, this home offers excellent potential for value appreciation. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major highways. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life in this thriving community!
FMLS #7764761
May 4, 2026
Pending
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May 4, 2026
Listed
$465,000
$305/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,495 (−11.5%)
$85,520 + $130,760
$216,280
2024
$3,947 (−73.0%)
$85,520 + $130,760
$216,280
2023
$14,644 (+92.6%)
$85,520 + $117,880
$203,400
2022
$7,603 (−46.8%)
$71,680 + $92,760
$164,440
2021
$14,300 (+100.1%)
$31,920 + $129,560
$161,480
2020
$7,145 (+6.8%)
$31,920 + $129,560
$161,480
2019
$6,692 (+9.3%)
$31,920 + $121,240
$153,160
2018
$6,120 (−1.2%)
$31,920 + $112,520
$144,440
2017
$6,194 (+96.6%)
$31,920 + $112,520
$144,440
2016
$3,150 (+19.0%)
$31,920 + $98,000
$129,920
2014
$2,647 (+7.5%)
$28,660 + $91,320
$119,980
2013
$2,463 (+380.8%)
$31,904 + $66,336
$98,240
2012
$512 (−81.9%)
$85,760 + $12,480
$98,240
2011
$2,836 (+507.9%)
$32,000 + $66,240
$98,240
2010
$466 (+15.1%)
$32,000 + $66,240
$98,240
2008
$405
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,523
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,523
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 212 01 169
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 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
Local insights from Redfin agents
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