This is an adorable home beautifully maintained. Home features 2 fireplaces, separate living room, large family room, renovated kitchen and bathroom, screened porch and fenced private yard. Main level features 3 beds/1 bath. Access to Terrace level from private entrance is another 1 bed/1 bath w/potential income producing studio apartment (airbnb). Walkable to downtown City of Decatur. 1/2 mile away is Hidden Cove Park, a three-acre park with foot trails and bridges which run along Peavine Creek, a creek that runs thru Atlanta's urban forests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mindy Carty• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Christine Love• Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Crown Group
Source:FMLS #6105504
Redfin Estimate
$700,079
$225K since sold in January 2019$19K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($655K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is an adorable home beautifully maintained. Home features 2 fireplaces, separate living room, large family room, renovated kitchen and bathroom, screened porch and fenced private yard. Main level features 3 beds/1 bath. Access to Terrace level from private entrance is another 1 bed/1 bath w/potential income producing studio apartment (airbnb). Walkable to downtown City of Decatur. 1/2 mile away is Hidden Cove Park, a three-acre park with foot trails and bridges which run along Peavine Creek, a creek that runs thru Atlanta's urban forests.
GAMLS #8450126
Nov 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2018
Price Changed
$490,000
$245/sq ft
Sep 28, 2018
Price Changed
$510,000
$255/sq ft
Sep 10, 2018
Listed
$525,000
$262/sq ft
FMLS #6069718
Nov 21, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2018
Price Changed
$490,000
$245/sq ft
Sep 28, 2018
Price Changed
$510,000
$255/sq ft
Sep 9, 2018
Listed
$525,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 1994
Sold
$142,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1985
Sold
$86,300
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 1980
Sold
$77,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,200 (+5.9%)
$82,320 + $186,360
$268,680
2024
$10,576 (−46.1%)
$82,320 + $186,360
$268,680
2023
$19,630 (+52.7%)
$74,680 + $179,800
$254,480
2022
$12,859 (+12.7%)
$74,680 + $178,320
$253,000
2021
$11,409 (−11.8%)
$40,000 + $186,880
$226,880
2020
$12,937 (+7.1%)
$40,000 + $186,880
$226,880
2019
$12,083 (+90.8%)
$40,000 + $185,760
$225,760
2018
$6,333 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $108,800
$148,800
2017
$6,202 (+79.1%)
$40,000 + $108,800
$148,800
2016
$3,463 (+16.3%)
$36,720 + $93,200
$129,920
2014
$2,978 (−0.2%)
$36,720 + $93,200
$129,920
2013
$2,985 (+408.2%)
$36,720 + $74,640
$111,360
2012
$587 (−82.2%)
$80,920 + $30,440
$111,360
2011
$3,307 (+533.2%)
$36,000 + $81,560
$117,560
2010
$522 (+14.1%)
$36,000 + $81,560
$117,560
2008
$458
Tax history for 247 Chelsea Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,200 (+5.9%)
$82,320 + $186,360
$268,680
2024
$10,576 (−46.1%)
$82,320 + $186,360
$268,680
2023
$19,630 (+52.7%)
$74,680 + $179,800
$254,480
2022
$12,859 (+12.7%)
$74,680 + $178,320
$253,000
2021
$11,409 (−11.8%)
$40,000 + $186,880
$226,880
2020
$12,937 (+7.1%)
$40,000 + $186,880
$226,880
2019
$12,083 (+90.8%)
$40,000 + $185,760
$225,760
2018
$6,333 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $108,800
$148,800
2017
$6,202 (+79.1%)
$40,000 + $108,800
$148,800
2016
$3,463 (+16.3%)
$36,720 + $93,200
$129,920
2014
$2,978 (−0.2%)
$36,720 + $93,200
$129,920
2013
$2,985 (+408.2%)
$36,720 + $74,640
$111,360
2012
$587 (−82.2%)
$80,920 + $30,440
$111,360
2011
$3,307 (+533.2%)
$36,000 + $81,560
$117,560
2010
$522 (+14.1%)
$36,000 + $81,560
$117,560
2008
$458
*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
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,039
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 19 085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Glass Doors, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Permanent Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From West Ponce in Downtown Decatur, turn onto Coventry (at plastic park) . Right on Chelsea Drive. House is on right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 085
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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