In the heart of Decatur- perfect for renovation or demolition to build an even larger home. There is a 839 sq. foot basement that has never been used!
FMLS #5672340
Nov 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2016
Listed
$419,900
$233/sq ft
GAMLS #7620026
Jul 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2016
Listed
$419,900
$233/sq ft
GAMLS #7616313
Apr 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2016
Listed
$419,000
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,135 (+4.1%)
$99,120 + $238,040
$337,160
2024
$13,585 (+4.0%)
$99,120 + $238,040
$337,160
2023
$13,064 (+8.0%)
$99,120 + $225,600
$324,720
2022
$12,096 (+2.2%)
$96,000 + $192,400
$288,400
2021
$11,830 (+59.4%)
$28,000 + $232,320
$260,320
2020
$7,422 (+13.2%)
$28,000 + $232,320
$260,320
2019
$6,556 (+84.3%)
$26,240 + $129,760
$156,000
2018
$3,557 (−2.7%)
$28,000 + $113,120
$141,120
2017
$3,655 (+66.6%)
$28,000 + $113,120
$141,120
2016
$2,194 (+68.4%)
$28,000 + $118,920
$146,920
2014
$1,303 (+12.7%)
$28,000 + $109,480
$137,480
2013
$1,156 (+135.5%)
$28,004 + $76,996
$105,000
2012
$491 (−75.7%)
$75,760 + $29,240
$105,000
2011
$2,016 (+357.2%)
$28,000 + $75,120
$103,120
2010
$441 (+15.5%)
$28,000 + $75,120
$103,120
2008
$382
Tax history for 243 3rd Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,135 (+4.1%)
$99,120 + $238,040
$337,160
2024
$13,585 (+4.0%)
$99,120 + $238,040
$337,160
2023
$13,064 (+8.0%)
$99,120 + $225,600
$324,720
2022
$12,096 (+2.2%)
$96,000 + $192,400
$288,400
2021
$11,830 (+59.4%)
$28,000 + $232,320
$260,320
2020
$7,422 (+13.2%)
$28,000 + $232,320
$260,320
2019
$6,556 (+84.3%)
$26,240 + $129,760
$156,000
2018
$3,557 (−2.7%)
$28,000 + $113,120
$141,120
2017
$3,655 (+66.6%)
$28,000 + $113,120
$141,120
2016
$2,194 (+68.4%)
$28,000 + $118,920
$146,920
2014
$1,303 (+12.7%)
$28,000 + $109,480
$137,480
2013
$1,156 (+135.5%)
$28,004 + $76,996
$105,000
2012
$491 (−75.7%)
$75,760 + $29,240
$105,000
2011
$2,016 (+357.2%)
$28,000 + $75,120
$103,120
2010
$441 (+15.5%)
$28,000 + $75,120
$103,120
2008
$382
*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: 839
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EAST LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,803
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,677
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,677
Building Sq. Ft: 3,354
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.19
Depth Footage: 149
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,803
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 04 222
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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