Picture perfect cottage. Prime location walking distance to City of Decatur restaurants and shops, Emory, Emory Village, CDC, YMCA, Westchester Elementary. The light filled home lives large with an open living area that spans the front of the house, includes a cozy fireside nook and opens to a bonus room (Den, Office, North facing Studio, Playroom, Guest Bedroom???), and out to a deck overlooking the private fenced yard. Home features: Hardwood flooring throughout, tastefully renovated kitchen and bath, new designer lighting, security system, drive under garage and basement with laundry (W/D included), tons of storage and half bath.Chelsea Heights is a friendly walking community with its own Hidden Cove Park steps away from your front door. One year lease.NOTE: Home is currently vacant and move-in ready. Photos show the home as it was staged.
Amenities
In-unit amenities
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Flooring
Patio
Refrigerator
Washer & Dryer In Unit
Community amenities
Extra Storage
Pet Friendly
Unique amenities
Ceiling Fans
Garage
Gas Range
Private Yard
Stove
Fees and policies
PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Cats allowed
Parking
Type
Other
Features:Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 655
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHELSEA LAND CO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,198
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 910
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,198
Building Sq. Ft: 2,396
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PB 11 PG 113
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Legal Lot Number: 21
Legal Block Number: 27
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.17
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,198
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 064
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 30, 2026
Sale and tax history for 223 Kathryn Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7831862
Sep 10, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,850
$2/sq ft
Sep 6, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,850
$2/sq ft
GAMLS #10838553
Sep 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2026
Listed
$525,000
$438/sq ft
GAMLS #10797619
Aug 31, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2026
Listed
$549,000
$458/sq ft
GAMLS #10702704
Jun 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2026
Listed
$575,000
$480/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$438/sq ft
FMLS #7128642
Dec 12, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 12, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$438/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Price Changed
$525,000
$438/sq ft
Oct 19, 2022
Listed
$535,000
$447/sq ft
GAMLS #10102285
Dec 12, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 12, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$438/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Price Changed
$525,000
$438/sq ft
Oct 19, 2022
Listed
$535,000
$447/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2007
Sold
$260,900
$218/sq ft
FMLS #3491545
Oct 31, 2007
Sold
$260,875
$218/sq ft
May 23, 2007
Listed
$289,900
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 2003
Sold
$252,000
$210/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1997
Sold
$150,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,295 (+5.1%)
$120,000 + $116,240
$236,240
2024
$9,793 (−45.7%)
$120,000 + $116,240
$236,240
2023
$18,042 (+151.0%)
$120,000 + $105,120
$225,120
2022
$7,188 (+25.1%)
$108,640 + $80,200
$188,840
2021
$5,746 (−1.9%)
$40,000 + $111,960
$151,960
2020
$5,858 (+8.4%)
$40,000 + $111,960
$151,960
2019
$5,404 (+14.2%)
$40,000 + $83,000
$123,000
2018
$4,732 (−6.4%)
$40,000 + $104,000
$144,000
2017
$5,056 (+71.2%)
$40,000 + $104,000
$144,000
2016
$2,954 (+12.8%)
$36,720 + $73,280
$110,000
2014
$2,619 (+7.4%)
$36,720 + $89,560
$126,280
2013
$2,439 (+421.4%)
$36,000 + $61,200
$97,200
2012
$468 (−83.6%)
$80,920 + $25,480
$106,400
2011
$2,860 (+507.1%)
$36,000 + $63,120
$99,120
2010
$471 (+15.1%)
$36,000 + $63,120
$99,120
2008
$409
Around this home
Schools Near 223 Kathryn Ave
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
-/10
Westchester Elementary School
Public, PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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About Chelsea
Heights
Chelsea Heights, located between Downtown Decatur and Avondale Estates, is a residential and walkable Decatur neighborhood with leafy streets and a classic bungalow-and-brick-cottage streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Square crossroads of N McDonough St and E Ponce de Leon Ave, where patios, indie storefronts, and late-night bites set the tempo. Community pillars include the historic Eddie’s Attic for live music, the DeKalb History Center in the Old Courthouse, and the Decatur Arts Alliance’s gallery-and-event circuit. Sidewalks thread past pocket greens and front-porch blocks, with MARTA rail nearby for car-light routines. A short ride reaches the PATH corridor and the Avondale Lake loop, adding a steady outdoor counterpoint to the café-and-culture scene.
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Public facts and zoning for 223 Kathryn Ave
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,198
Stories
1
Lot Size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1945
Year Renovated
2012
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 19 064
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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