A rare opportunity to create your home in the City of Decatur! There are so many possibilities this little gem. A few updates and a coat of paint and you can move into this three-bedroom one bathroom home with so many windows it feels like living in a treehouse. There is vintage charm in the cozy breakfast nook, hardwood floors, original bathroom fixtures, and basement workshop and garage. While modern convenience is in the newer appliances, basement laundry room, and plenty of storage. Or take on that big renovation and build your dream house. The attic provides loads of extra storage yet is easily expandable for additional bedrooms and bathrooms (and don’t forget to add that rooftop deck to savor the stunning sunset views). Whatever you decide, you can relax on the large back patio that is ready for Decatur’s three-seasons of outdoor dining and enjoy the generously sized backyard with loved ones. The location boasts lovely neighborhood walks to Hidden Cove Park and Westchester Elementary School and a back road commute to CDC and Emory that avoids the traffic of Decatur’s main roads. All this and it is still wonderfully walkable to Downtown Decatur with its world-class dining, shopping, libraries, parks, playgrounds, and excellent neighborhood schools. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity and schedule a showing today to explore the potential of this classic home in a terrific neighborhood in the City of Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Meredith Parks• Keller Knapp
Bought with Carol Reimer• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Source:FMLS #7348453
Redfin Estimate
$540,369
$45K since sold in April 2024$14K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.5% lower than the average sale price ($632K) of 5 comparable homes.
A rare opportunity to create your home in the City of Decatur! There are so many possibilities this little gem. A few updates and a coat of paint and you can move into this three-bedroom one bathroom home with so many windows it feels like living in a treehouse. There is vintage charm in the cozy breakfast nook, hardwood floors, original bathroom fixtures, and basement workshop and garage. While modern convenience is in the newer appliances, basement laundry room, and plenty of storage. Or take on that big renovation and build your dream house. The attic provides loads of extra storage yet is easily expandable for additional bedrooms and bathrooms (and don't forget to add that rooftop deck to savor the stunning sunset views). Whatever you decide, you can relax on the large back patio that is ready for Decatur's three-seasons of outdoor dining and enjoy the generously sized backyard with loved ones. The location boasts lovely neighborhood walks to Hidden Cove Park and Westchester Elementary School and a back road commute to CDC and Emory that avoids the traffic of Decatur's main roads. All this and it is still wonderfully walkable to Downtown Decatur with its world-class dining, shopping, libraries, parks, playgrounds, and excellent neighborhood schools. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity and schedule a showing today to explore the potential of this classic home in a terrific neighborhood in the City of Decatur.
Public Records
May 29, 2013
Sold
$225,300
$204/sq ft
GAMLS #3216821
Jun 29, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2012
Listed
$238,750
$216/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jun 1, 2011
Price Changed
$279,000
$253/sq ft
Apr 5, 2011
Price Changed
$299,500
$271/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 2005
Sold
$232,500
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1993
Sold
$115,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1986
Sold
$75,300
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,805 (+176.7%)
$82,320 + $101,440
$183,760
2024
$3,544 (−71.3%)
$82,320 + $101,440
$183,760
2023
$12,344 (+94.9%)
$74,680 + $94,920
$169,600
2022
$6,335 (−46.1%)
$74,680 + $70,440
$145,120
2021
$11,762 (+85.1%)
$40,000 + $92,400
$132,400
2020
$6,353 (+7.9%)
$40,000 + $92,400
$132,400
2019
$5,890 (+6.5%)
$40,000 + $94,160
$134,160
2018
$5,530 (−3.6%)
$40,000 + $88,840
$128,840
2017
$5,734 (+77.6%)
$40,000 + $88,840
$128,840
2016
$3,228 (−0.6%)
$36,720 + $80,120
$116,840
2014
$3,247 (+17.3%)
$36,720 + $81,760
$118,480
2013
$2,768 (+523.6%)
$36,720 + $66,120
$102,840
2012
$444 (−83.2%)
$80,920 + $21,920
$102,840
2011
$2,641 (+555.6%)
$36,000 + $56,920
$92,920
2010
$403 (+16.7%)
$36,000 + $56,920
$92,920
2008
$345
Tax history for 251 Chelsea Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,805 (+176.7%)
$82,320 + $101,440
$183,760
2024
$3,544 (−71.3%)
$82,320 + $101,440
$183,760
2023
$12,344 (+94.9%)
$74,680 + $94,920
$169,600
2022
$6,335 (−46.1%)
$74,680 + $70,440
$145,120
2021
$11,762 (+85.1%)
$40,000 + $92,400
$132,400
2020
$6,353 (+7.9%)
$40,000 + $92,400
$132,400
2019
$5,890 (+6.5%)
$40,000 + $94,160
$134,160
2018
$5,530 (−3.6%)
$40,000 + $88,840
$128,840
2017
$5,734 (+77.6%)
$40,000 + $88,840
$128,840
2016
$3,228 (−0.6%)
$36,720 + $80,120
$116,840
2014
$3,247 (+17.3%)
$36,720 + $81,760
$118,480
2013
$2,768 (+523.6%)
$36,720 + $66,120
$102,840
2012
$444 (−83.2%)
$80,920 + $21,920
$102,840
2011
$2,641 (+555.6%)
$36,000 + $56,920
$92,920
2010
$403 (+16.7%)
$36,000 + $56,920
$92,920
2008
$345
*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
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 19 084
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: 1
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
TaxLegalDescription: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 4 of the 18th District of DeKalb County, Georgia, being Lot 6, Block 28, Chelsea Heights Subdivision, as per plat is incorporated herein by reference
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Use Waze or Google Maps
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 084
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 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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