Great investment opportunity in up and coming area of Decatur. 3/2 Ranch home with bonus room. Huge yard sits on 0.60 acres of land . Home needs total Rehab sits off main street and very private. This home is Tenant occupied with a long term tenant who is on a Month to Month and would love to stay. Great opportunity to buy and rehab or use land to build that private dream home close to the city. NO FHA NO REPAIRS shown by appointment only. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURBE TENEANT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by REGINALD HARRISON• HomeSmart
Bought with Tawanna Strickland• T.A.M.G. Realty
Source:FMLS #7020171
Redfin Estimate
$167,632
$2,632 since sold in June 2022$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 43.7% lower than the average sale price ($298K) of 4 comparable homes.
Fantastic investment opportunity in the up and coming area of Decatur. Ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, bonus room; huge yard, sits on 0.60 acres of land lot. Home needs TLC, Home sits pretty far away from the road and is very private. Tenant occupied, tenant pays $650.00 per month. Do not miss this great opportunity.
GAMLS #8501313
Jan 16, 2019
Sold
$72,000
$99/sq ft
Dec 19, 2018
Listed
$80,000
$110/sq ft
FMLS #3996191
Feb 18, 2010
Sold
$16,000
$22/sq ft
Feb 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 2010
Price Changed
$17,500
$24/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jan 5, 2010
Price Changed
$17,500
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2004
Sold
$93,100
$128/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 2004
Sold
$80,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 2004
Sold
$55,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2001
Sold
$108,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 1996
Sold
$33,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 1985
Sold
$36,500
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 1981
Sold
$18,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,360 (+14.5%)
$20,240 + $69,800
$90,040
2024
$3,806 (+17.1%)
$20,240 + $69,800
$90,040
2023
$3,251 (+38.5%)
$16,920 + $60,520
$77,440
2022
$2,348 (+7.3%)
$14,000 + $32,360
$46,360
2021
$2,188 (+38.7%)
$14,000 + $28,720
$42,720
2020
$1,577 (+3.5%)
$14,000 + $28,720
$42,720
2019
$1,524 (+47.1%)
$14,000 + $13,600
$27,600
2018
$1,036 (−3.0%)
$7,520 + $8,920
$16,440
2017
$1,068 (−13.0%)
$7,520 + $8,920
$16,440
2016
$1,228 (+44.3%)
$7,520 + $13,200
$20,720
2014
$851
$7,520 + $12,800
$20,320
2013
$852
$7,440 + $4,440
$11,880
2012
$852 (+42.7%)
$7,440 + $4,440
$11,880
2011
$597 (−44.5%)
$4,042 + $2,358
$6,400
2010
$1,076 (+1.4%)
$8,160 + $10,880
$19,040
2008
$1,061
Tax history for 2255 Columbia Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,360 (+14.5%)
$20,240 + $69,800
$90,040
2024
$3,806 (+17.1%)
$20,240 + $69,800
$90,040
2023
$3,251 (+38.5%)
$16,920 + $60,520
$77,440
2022
$2,348 (+7.3%)
$14,000 + $32,360
$46,360
2021
$2,188 (+38.7%)
$14,000 + $28,720
$42,720
2020
$1,577 (+3.5%)
$14,000 + $28,720
$42,720
2019
$1,524 (+47.1%)
$14,000 + $13,600
$27,600
2018
$1,036 (−3.0%)
$7,520 + $8,920
$16,440
2017
$1,068 (−13.0%)
$7,520 + $8,920
$16,440
2016
$1,228 (+44.3%)
$7,520 + $13,200
$20,720
2014
$851
$7,520 + $12,800
$20,320
2013
$852
$7,440 + $4,440
$11,880
2012
$852 (+42.7%)
$7,440 + $4,440
$11,880
2011
$597 (−44.5%)
$4,042 + $2,358
$6,400
2010
$1,076 (+1.4%)
$8,160 + $10,880
$19,040
2008
$1,061
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
728
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 155 04 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other
Dining Room Features: Other
Room Type: Den, Living Room
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Block, Shingle Siding
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Block
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 27358/00183
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: driveway is down private road to the left of the daycare
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
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Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 155 04 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Columbia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Columbia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Columbia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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