Off Market Jun 2021 for $830K

$1,138,681

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,455/mo

•

3 ba

•

2,339

sq ft

253 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Adorable & spacious bungalow conveniently located a few blocks from downtown Decatur. This red brick classic offers fireside living, separate formal dining, kitchen banquette, & keeping room. Main level includes access to charming side screened porch & large back deck overlooking a fenced backyard with beautiful, mature trees. Complete with master on main, guest bedrooms on the second level, & large finished basement with access to the backyard, this bungalow offers the ideal layout. If your'e looking for period charm in the context of 21st living, this home is for you!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Natalie Gregory • Compass

Bought with Sara Witt • Renee Kunkler Realty

Source:FMLS #6536832

Redfin Estimate

$1,138,681

$309K since sold in June 2021$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$890,000
A
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216 Heatherdown Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$981,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,339 sq ft
354 Glenn Cir, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,375,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths2,940 sq ft
245 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,152,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,390 sq ft
260 Mount Vernon Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$910,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,712 sq ft
811 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$986,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,558 sq ft
143 Parkside Cir, Decatur, GA 30030

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$4,082/mo

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

2 days MoM

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134

14 MoM

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Sale history for 253 Glendale Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 1, 2021

Sold

$830,000

$355/sq ft

FMLS #6536832

May 10, 2019

Sold

$700,000

$299/sq ft

Apr 21, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 18, 2019

Listed

$675,000

$289/sq ft

GAMLS #8565900

May 10, 2019

Sold

$700,000

$299/sq ft

Apr 22, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 18, 2019

Listed

$675,000

$289/sq ft

Public Records

May 5, 2003

Sold

$409,000

$175/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 15, 1991

Sold

$153,500

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,754 (+0.2%)

$139,800 + $287,360

$427,160

2024

$13,721 (+1.8%)

$139,800 + $287,360

$427,160

2023

$13,474 (+2.2%)

$111,520 + $216,480

$328,000

2022

$13,180 (+1.8%)

$112,520 + $219,480

$332,000

2021

$12,945 (+6.8%)

$54,520 + $230,640

$285,160

2020

$12,126 (+7.6%)

$54,520 + $230,640

$285,160

2019

$11,269 (+13.3%)

$54,520 + $205,040

$259,560

2018

$9,946 (−8.8%)

$54,520 + $181,280

$235,800

2017

$10,900 (+97.2%)

$54,520 + $181,280

$235,800

2016

$5,528 (+28.9%)

$48,040 + $178,720

$226,760

2014

$4,290 (+0.7%)

$48,040 + $169,200

$217,240

2013

$4,261 (+387.6%)

$48,032 + $113,528

$161,560

2012

$874 (−83.8%)

$126,640 + $34,920

$161,560

2011

$5,406 (+536.6%)

$48,200 + $160,880

$209,080

2010

$849 (+38.5%)

$48,200 + $160,880

$209,080

2008

$613

Tax history for 253 Glendale Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,754 (+0.2%)

$139,800 + $287,360

$427,160

2024

$13,721 (+1.8%)

$139,800 + $287,360

$427,160

2023

$13,474 (+2.2%)

$111,520 + $216,480

$328,000

2022

$13,180 (+1.8%)

$112,520 + $219,480

$332,000

2021

$12,945 (+6.8%)

$54,520 + $230,640

$285,160

2020

$12,126 (+7.6%)

$54,520 + $230,640

$285,160

2019

$11,269 (+13.3%)

$54,520 + $205,040

$259,560

2018

$9,946 (−8.8%)

$54,520 + $181,280

$235,800

2017

$10,900 (+97.2%)

$54,520 + $181,280

$235,800

2016

$5,528 (+28.9%)

$48,040 + $178,720

$226,760

2014

$4,290 (+0.7%)

$48,040 + $169,200

$217,240

2013

$4,261 (+387.6%)

$48,032 + $113,528

$161,560

2012

$874 (−83.8%)

$126,640 + $34,920

$161,560

2011

$5,406 (+536.6%)

$48,200 + $160,880

$209,080

2010

$849 (+38.5%)

$48,200 + $160,880

$209,080

2008

$613

*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: 606
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: Good
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLENWOOD ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,339
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,569
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,569
Building Sq. Ft: 3,726
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,682
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: D
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.36
Depth Footage: 222
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,339
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 06 079

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

New Glennwood Elementary

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 253 Glendale Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2574 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,160
245 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3215 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,355

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3454 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,924
239 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2789 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,693

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2560 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,358
254 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$824,224

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