One of the most amazing lots in the city of Decatur. One block from Oakhurst Elementary. 3 blocks from Oakhurst Village. Walkable to all schools K-12! Walk to restaurants, shops, bars, MARTA, and Downtown Decatur. Mostly new plumbing and electrical. This home could work for a renovation or new construction. Will most likely need to be a cash buyer due to the condition of the house. Home sold-as is with a right to inspect.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by John Morgan• Park Realty, LLC.
Bought with Brandon Patterson• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7259356
Redfin Estimate
$489,326
$5,674 since sold in August 2023$0 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 31.1% lower than the average sale price ($710K) of 6 comparable homes.
One of the most amazing lots in the city of Decatur. One block from Oakhurst Elementary. 3 blocks from Oakhurst Village. Walkable to all schools K-12! Walk to restaurants, shops, bars, MARTA, and Downtown Decatur. Mostly new plumbing and electrical. This home could work for a renovation or new construction. Will most likely need to be a cash buyer due to the condition of the house. Home sold-as is with a right to inspect.
GAMLS #10192040
Aug 26, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2023
Sold
$495,000
$379/sq ft
Aug 7, 2023
Listed
$495,000
$379/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$20,100
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,938 (+7.0%)
$99,120 + $78,760
$177,880
2024
$9,287 (−21.4%)
$99,120 + $78,760
$177,880
2023
$11,818 (+135.7%)
$99,120 + $72,560
$171,680
2022
$5,015 (−20.7%)
$96,000 + $57,920
$153,920
2021
$6,320 (−4.8%)
$28,000 + $119,520
$147,520
2020
$6,642 (+44.1%)
$28,000 + $119,520
$147,520
2019
$4,610 (−15.2%)
$28,000 + $111,640
$139,640
2018
$5,437 (+15.7%)
$28,000 + $98,440
$126,440
2017
$4,699 (+80.4%)
$28,000 + $98,440
$126,440
2016
$2,605 (+9.1%)
$28,000 + $67,880
$95,880
2014
$2,388 (−0.2%)
$28,000 + $100,000
$128,000
2013
$2,393 (+426.6%)
$28,004 + $60,076
$88,080
2012
$454 (−82.2%)
$75,760 + $12,320
$88,080
2011
$2,556 (+518.0%)
$28,000 + $60,080
$88,080
2010
$414 (−56.2%)
$28,000 + $60,080
$88,080
2008
$943
Tax history for 226 Mead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,938 (+7.0%)
$99,120 + $78,760
$177,880
2024
$9,287 (−21.4%)
$99,120 + $78,760
$177,880
2023
$11,818 (+135.7%)
$99,120 + $72,560
$171,680
2022
$5,015 (−20.7%)
$96,000 + $57,920
$153,920
2021
$6,320 (−4.8%)
$28,000 + $119,520
$147,520
2020
$6,642 (+44.1%)
$28,000 + $119,520
$147,520
2019
$4,610 (−15.2%)
$28,000 + $111,640
$139,640
2018
$5,437 (+15.7%)
$28,000 + $98,440
$126,440
2017
$4,699 (+80.4%)
$28,000 + $98,440
$126,440
2016
$2,605 (+9.1%)
$28,000 + $67,880
$95,880
2014
$2,388 (−0.2%)
$28,000 + $100,000
$128,000
2013
$2,393 (+426.6%)
$28,004 + $60,076
$88,080
2012
$454 (−82.2%)
$75,760 + $12,320
$88,080
2011
$2,556 (+518.0%)
$28,000 + $60,080
$88,080
2010
$414 (−56.2%)
$28,000 + $60,080
$88,080
2008
$943
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,307
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 01 012
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From E. College Ave go south on Mead Rd past Oakhurst Elementary. 226 is on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Pickleball, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,307
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1991
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 01 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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