Adorable classic 1940's cottage in need of some updating in fantastic Decatur location, walking distance to square, restaurants and shopping. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, den, LR and DR and screen porch in main part of house. Separate basement with bedroom, bath and potential for kitchenette.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by BARBARA A JENKINS• Solid Source Realty
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #4208954
Redfin Estimate
$543,374
$194K since sold in June 2017$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 22.8% lower than the average sale price ($704K) of 6 comparable homes.
Adorable classic 1940's cottage in need of some updating in fantastic Decatur location, walking distance to square, restaurants and shopping. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, den, LR and DR and screen porch in main part of house. Separate basement with bedroom, bath and potential for kitchenette.
Public Records
Jul 19, 1996
Sold
$139,500
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 1985
Sold
$73,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,722 (+3.8%)
$74,080 + $163,160
$237,240
2024
$9,367 (−45.5%)
$74,080 + $163,160
$237,240
2023
$17,175 (+132.6%)
$67,200 + $162,240
$229,440
2022
$7,384 (−46.7%)
$67,200 + $107,000
$174,200
2021
$13,859 (+45.9%)
$36,000 + $120,400
$156,400
2020
$9,498 (+3.3%)
$36,000 + $120,400
$156,400
2019
$9,195 (+26.7%)
$36,000 + $135,320
$171,320
2018
$7,255 (−4.3%)
$30,920 + $108,680
$139,600
2017
$7,578 (+72.4%)
$30,920 + $108,680
$139,600
2016
$4,397 (+16.2%)
$34,880 + $96,760
$131,640
2014
$3,784 (+40.8%)
$34,880 + $97,280
$132,160
2013
$2,688 (+89.6%)
$34,884 + $77,356
$112,240
2012
$1,418 (−55.2%)
$76,840 + $35,400
$112,240
2011
$3,163 (+537.1%)
$34,200 + $78,040
$112,240
2010
$496 (+14.5%)
$34,200 + $78,040
$112,240
2008
$434
Tax history for 228 Kathryn Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,722 (+3.8%)
$74,080 + $163,160
$237,240
2024
$9,367 (−45.5%)
$74,080 + $163,160
$237,240
2023
$17,175 (+132.6%)
$67,200 + $162,240
$229,440
2022
$7,384 (−46.7%)
$67,200 + $107,000
$174,200
2021
$13,859 (+45.9%)
$36,000 + $120,400
$156,400
2020
$9,498 (+3.3%)
$36,000 + $120,400
$156,400
2019
$9,195 (+26.7%)
$36,000 + $135,320
$171,320
2018
$7,255 (−4.3%)
$30,920 + $108,680
$139,600
2017
$7,578 (+72.4%)
$30,920 + $108,680
$139,600
2016
$4,397 (+16.2%)
$34,880 + $96,760
$131,640
2014
$3,784 (+40.8%)
$34,880 + $97,280
$132,160
2013
$2,688 (+89.6%)
$34,884 + $77,356
$112,240
2012
$1,418 (−55.2%)
$76,840 + $35,400
$112,240
2011
$3,163 (+537.1%)
$34,200 + $78,040
$112,240
2010
$496 (+14.5%)
$34,200 + $78,040
$112,240
2008
$434
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 848
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
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: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHELSEA HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,420
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 848
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,100
Building Sq. Ft: 2,520
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: 45 X 211 X 80 X 186 X 30 . . . . . . . 0.30AC 9-19-96
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: 21
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.26
Depth Footage: 206
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,420
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 021
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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