Great old home on nearly an acre in city of Decatur! Walk to everything! Shiplap hallways, nine fireplaces, vintage charm, and tons of space!
FMLS #5774217
Jan 27, 2017
Sold
$600,000
$130/sq ft
Dec 7, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 16, 2016
Listed
$600,000
$130/sq ft
GAMLS #8024739
Oct 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$699,000
$151/sq ft
Aug 10, 2016
Price Changed
$709,900
$154/sq ft
Jun 24, 2016
Listed
$719,900
$156/sq ft
FMLS #5711444
Oct 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$699,000
$151/sq ft
Aug 10, 2016
Price Changed
$709,900
$154/sq ft
Jun 24, 2016
Listed
$719,900
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,747 (+15.7%)
$118,720 + $378,680
$497,400
2024
$13,610 (−11.0%)
$118,720 + $378,680
$497,400
2023
$15,299 (−1.9%)
$118,720 + $332,520
$451,240
2022
$15,601 (−7.3%)
$70,360 + $318,560
$388,920
2021
$16,832 (+130.3%)
$47,640 + $330,040
$377,680
2020
$7,307 (+35.1%)
$47,640 + $330,040
$377,680
2019
$5,408 (−8.5%)
$47,640 + $219,920
$267,560
2018
$5,911 (+45.5%)
$41,600 + $170,680
$212,280
2017
$4,064 (−8.1%)
$41,600 + $170,680
$212,280
2016
$4,423 (+43.8%)
$38,160 + $162,120
$200,280
2014
$3,075 (+20.8%)
$38,160 + $157,240
$195,400
2013
$2,545 (+249.9%)
$38,172 + $97,708
$135,880
2012
$727 (−78.6%)
$106,320 + $29,560
$135,880
2011
$3,396 (+408.7%)
$38,240 + $98,680
$136,920
2010
$668 (+12.2%)
$38,240 + $98,680
$136,920
2008
$595
Tax history for 235 S Columbia Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,747 (+15.7%)
$118,720 + $378,680
$497,400
2024
$13,610 (−11.0%)
$118,720 + $378,680
$497,400
2023
$15,299 (−1.9%)
$118,720 + $332,520
$451,240
2022
$15,601 (−7.3%)
$70,360 + $318,560
$388,920
2021
$16,832 (+130.3%)
$47,640 + $330,040
$377,680
2020
$7,307 (+35.1%)
$47,640 + $330,040
$377,680
2019
$5,408 (−8.5%)
$47,640 + $219,920
$267,560
2018
$5,911 (+45.5%)
$41,600 + $170,680
$212,280
2017
$4,064 (−8.1%)
$41,600 + $170,680
$212,280
2016
$4,423 (+43.8%)
$38,160 + $162,120
$200,280
2014
$3,075 (+20.8%)
$38,160 + $157,240
$195,400
2013
$2,545 (+249.9%)
$38,172 + $97,708
$135,880
2012
$727 (−78.6%)
$106,320 + $29,560
$135,880
2011
$3,396 (+408.7%)
$38,240 + $98,680
$136,920
2010
$668 (+12.2%)
$38,240 + $98,680
$136,920
2008
$595
*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
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
4,459
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 234 07 009
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.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 9
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Permanent Attic Stairs
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,459
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 234 07 009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Talley Street Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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