Stunning mid century modern ranch with high-end finishes sitting perched above the neighbors with a great view of trees on large lot. From the moment you step into this home you will notice the abundance of natural light and the views. Original hardwood floors from the 1960's. Large kitchen with lots of storage and an 11' island. Walk-in pantry. Separate dining room. Step down into the living room with a massive wood-burning fireplace. Large walk-in laundry room with ample amounts of space for storage. A private master bathroom surrounded in white marble. Plus, our favorite, a massive and private backyard patio that will be great for entertaining during every season. This home is essentially new construction. Taken passed the studs and rebuilt. New electrical & plumbing from the street including main sewer line. New roof with gutters. New windows. New doors. New HVAC system. New Gas tankless hot-water heater. Come see this home today!
Calling all do-it-yourself buyers or investors, try your hand at this value play! This home has great potential and offers lots of space for the money, with high potential for increased value. All it needs is some work to restore its natural beauty. Sold as-is.
GAMLS #8812731
Aug 17, 2020
Sold
$135,800
$83/sq ft
Jul 22, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2020
Price Changed
$154,900
$94/sq ft
Jul 10, 2020
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2020
Listed
$159,900
$97/sq ft
Calling all do-it-yourself buyers or investors, try your hand at this value play! This home has great potential and offers lots of space for the money, with high potential for increased value. All it needs is some work to restore its natural beauty. Sold as-is.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1989
Sold
$44,300
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,937 (−4.6%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2024
$5,173 (+13.0%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2023
$4,576 (−4.0%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2022
$4,768 (+79.5%)
$15,720 + $124,280
$140,000
2021
$2,655 (+17.4%)
$16,000 + $36,640
$52,640
2020
$2,262 (−12.0%)
$16,000 + $36,640
$52,640
2019
$2,571 (+16.9%)
$16,000 + $34,720
$50,720
2018
$2,200 (−9.5%)
$16,000 + $26,160
$42,160
2017
$2,430 (+24.1%)
$16,000 + $26,160
$42,160
2016
$1,957 (+52.5%)
$2,160 + $34,320
$36,480
2014
$1,283 (+43.4%)
$2,160 + $30,400
$32,560
2013
$895
$2,160 + $9,960
$12,120
2012
$895 (−25.0%)
$2,160 + $9,960
$12,120
2011
$1,194 (−46.0%)
$3,200 + $15,904
$19,104
2010
$2,212 (−17.2%)
$10,605 + $35,955
$46,560
2008
$2,670
Tax history for 2538 Dawn Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,937 (−4.6%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2024
$5,173 (+13.0%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2023
$4,576 (−4.0%)
$30,320 + $121,280
$151,600
2022
$4,768 (+79.5%)
$15,720 + $124,280
$140,000
2021
$2,655 (+17.4%)
$16,000 + $36,640
$52,640
2020
$2,262 (−12.0%)
$16,000 + $36,640
$52,640
2019
$2,571 (+16.9%)
$16,000 + $34,720
$50,720
2018
$2,200 (−9.5%)
$16,000 + $26,160
$42,160
2017
$2,430 (+24.1%)
$16,000 + $26,160
$42,160
2016
$1,957 (+52.5%)
$2,160 + $34,320
$36,480
2014
$1,283 (+43.4%)
$2,160 + $30,400
$32,560
2013
$895
$2,160 + $9,960
$12,120
2012
$895 (−25.0%)
$2,160 + $9,960
$12,120
2011
$1,194 (−46.0%)
$3,200 + $15,904
$19,104
2010
$2,212 (−17.2%)
$10,605 + $35,955
$46,560
2008
$2,670
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,641
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 139 10 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
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Unparsed Address: 2538 Dawn Drive, Decatur GA 30032
City: Decatur
County Or Parish: DeKalb
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30032
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Highland Park
Coordinates: -84.290711,33.716106
Directions: Please use GPS
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,641
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 139 10 004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 28
Listing Information
List Price: 349900
Search Price: 350000
Close Price: 350000
Listing Id: 8947657
Original List Price: 349900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-03-26
Close Date: 2021-04-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-01
Off Market Date: 2021-04-01
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4/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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