Beautifully maintained/updated traditional home has many custom features.Hardwood floors on the main,separate formal living & dining rooms.Updated kitchen with granite counters is open to the family room.Family room with custom built-in cabinets has three sets of french doors that opens to the large sunroom with wall of windows overlooking private,level backyard.The master bedroom opens to updated spa bath with glazed cabinets,and has custom tile work.The fourth bedroom could also be a second master suite with its vaulted ceiling & screened porch.Expanded rear deck
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by RHONDA DUFFY• Duffy Realty of Atlanta
Bought with JEFFREY CLANTON• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Source:FMLS #5171965
Redfin Estimate
$828,066
$350K since sold in November 2013$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($736K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully maintained/updated traditional home has many custom features.Hardwood floors on the main,separate formal living & dining rooms.Updated kitchen with granite counters is open to the family room.Family room with custom built-in cabinets has three sets of french doors that opens to the large sunroom with wall of windows overlooking private,level backyard.The master bedroom opens to updated spa bath with glazed cabinets,and has custom tile work.The fourth bedroom could also be a second master suite with its vaulted ceiling,beams,& screened porch.Expanded rear deck
FMLS #5171965
Nov 22, 2013
Price Changed
$478,000
$152/sq ft
Nov 22, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 2013
Price Changed
$495,000
$157/sq ft
Nov 20, 2013
Sold
$478,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 9, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2013
Price Changed
$495,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 27, 2013
Price Changed
$510,000
$162/sq ft
Jul 14, 2013
Listed
$520,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1986
Sold
$20,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,271 (−3.1%)
$71,880 + $188,320
$260,200
2024
$7,505 (+21.6%)
$71,880 + $188,320
$260,200
2023
$6,174 (+13.7%)
$71,880 + $188,920
$260,800
2022
$5,428 (−0.8%)
$65,960 + $104,520
$170,480
2021
$5,474 (−9.3%)
$80,000 + $92,480
$172,480
2020
$6,033 (+10.9%)
$80,000 + $92,480
$172,480
2019
$5,440 (+2.8%)
$80,000 + $93,080
$173,080
2018
$5,293 (−3.7%)
$80,000 + $87,200
$167,200
2017
$5,494 (+2.2%)
$80,000 + $87,200
$167,200
2016
$5,375 (−17.2%)
$18,880 + $148,560
$167,440
2014
$6,488 (+47.3%)
$18,880 + $148,560
$167,440
2013
$4,405 (−31.5%)
$18,880 + $116,600
$135,480
2012
$6,434 (+13.4%)
$18,880 + $202,600
$221,480
2011
$5,673 (+11.4%)
$18,880 + $141,960
$160,840
2010
$5,090 (+6.9%)
$25,040 + $135,800
$160,840
2008
$4,761
Tax history for 2545 Nelms Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,271 (−3.1%)
$71,880 + $188,320
$260,200
2024
$7,505 (+21.6%)
$71,880 + $188,320
$260,200
2023
$6,174 (+13.7%)
$71,880 + $188,920
$260,800
2022
$5,428 (−0.8%)
$65,960 + $104,520
$170,480
2021
$5,474 (−9.3%)
$80,000 + $92,480
$172,480
2020
$6,033 (+10.9%)
$80,000 + $92,480
$172,480
2019
$5,440 (+2.8%)
$80,000 + $93,080
$173,080
2018
$5,293 (−3.7%)
$80,000 + $87,200
$167,200
2017
$5,494 (+2.2%)
$80,000 + $87,200
$167,200
2016
$5,375 (−17.2%)
$18,880 + $148,560
$167,440
2014
$6,488 (+47.3%)
$18,880 + $148,560
$167,440
2013
$4,405 (−31.5%)
$18,880 + $116,600
$135,480
2012
$6,434 (+13.4%)
$18,880 + $202,600
$221,480
2011
$5,673 (+11.4%)
$18,880 + $141,960
$160,840
2010
$5,090 (+6.9%)
$25,040 + $135,800
$160,840
2008
$4,761
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,934
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 148 05 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Sun Room
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Grove - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: I-85 exit Clairmont Rd toward Decatur, left on LaVista Road, right on LaVista Drive, (just past Fellini's), left on Nelms Drive, home will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,934
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 148 05 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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