Off Market May 2012 for $247K

$642,377

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,872/mo

•

1,204

sq ft

259 Chelsea Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Lovely cottage in City of Decatur. Perfectly perched atop a hill with breathtaking views and amazing privacy. Large front porch overlooks vast stretches of greenspace. Walk to Hidden Cove Park behind Westchester. Stroll to shops and restaurants in downtown Decatur. Walk to YMCA. Bike to Emory and CDC. Beautiful hardwood floors. Great storage with large attic and full basement. Make this special house your home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Stubbs Rigger • Karafotias Realty Company

Bought with WESLEE KNAPP • Keller Knapp

Source:FMLS #5007053

Redfin Estimate

$642,377

$395K since sold in May 2012$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($666K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$700,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$624,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
177 Garden Ln, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$625,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,769 sq ft
449 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$599,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,536 sq ft
147 Mockingbird Ln, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$665,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
168 Coventry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$780,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,839 sq ft
388 Princeton Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

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149

17 MoM

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Sale history for 259 Chelsea Dr

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #3216117

Jan 24, 2013

Price Changed

$265,000

$220/sq ft

May 31, 2012

Sold

$274,000

$228/sq ft

May 7, 2012

Listing Removed

—

May 4, 2012

Price Changed

$274,000

$228/sq ft

Apr 13, 2012

Listed

$265,000

$220/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 18, 2012

Sold

$247,000

$205/sq ft

FMLS #5007053

Jun 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2012

Sold

$247,000

$205/sq ft

May 19, 2012

Pending

—

May 7, 2012

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2012

Listed

$265,000

$220/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 14, 2002

Sold

$266,000

$221/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 1987

Sold

$95,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,424 (+16.6%)

$118,800 + $151,200

$270,000

2024

$9,797 (−8.1%)

$118,800 + $151,200

$270,000

2023

$10,661 (+23.2%)

$120,000 + $152,560

$272,560

2022

$8,656 (−45.8%)

$108,640 + $119,600

$228,240

2021

$15,975 (+71.2%)

$40,000 + $137,680

$177,680

2020

$9,333 (+5.6%)

$40,000 + $137,680

$177,680

2019

$8,840 (+54.5%)

$40,000 + $198,320

$238,320

2018

$5,722 (−0.6%)

$40,000 + $94,160

$134,160

2017

$5,756 (+80.3%)

$40,000 + $94,160

$134,160

2016

$3,192 (+18.6%)

$36,720 + $89,280

$126,000

2014

$2,692 (−8.7%)

$36,720 + $82,920

$119,640

2013

$2,948 (+118.8%)

$34,004 + $64,760

$98,764

2012

$1,347 (−62.3%)

$80,920 + $25,760

$106,680

2011

$3,576 (+225.4%)

$36,000 + $64,720

$100,720

2010

$1,099 (+1.9%)

$35,986 + $64,734

$100,720

2008

$1,079

Tax history for 259 Chelsea Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,424 (+16.6%)

$118,800 + $151,200

$270,000

2024

$9,797 (−8.1%)

$118,800 + $151,200

$270,000

2023

$10,661 (+23.2%)

$120,000 + $152,560

$272,560

2022

$8,656 (−45.8%)

$108,640 + $119,600

$228,240

2021

$15,975 (+71.2%)

$40,000 + $137,680

$177,680

2020

$9,333 (+5.6%)

$40,000 + $137,680

$177,680

2019

$8,840 (+54.5%)

$40,000 + $198,320

$238,320

2018

$5,722 (−0.6%)

$40,000 + $94,160

$134,160

2017

$5,756 (+80.3%)

$40,000 + $94,160

$134,160

2016

$3,192 (+18.6%)

$36,720 + $89,280

$126,000

2014

$2,692 (−8.7%)

$36,720 + $82,920

$119,640

2013

$2,948 (+118.8%)

$34,004 + $64,760

$98,764

2012

$1,347 (−62.3%)

$80,920 + $25,760

$106,680

2011

$3,576 (+225.4%)

$36,000 + $64,720

$100,720

2010

$1,099 (+1.9%)

$35,986 + $64,734

$100,720

2008

$1,079

*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

Baths

Stories

1.7

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,632

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

18 004 19 082

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
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad
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: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Permanent Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Country Kitchen,Laminate Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: HEAD SOUTH SCOTT BLVD. TURN RIGHT ON COVENTRY THEN TAKE FIRST RT ON CHELSEA
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 19 082

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 • 1.2mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

6 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

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.

9.3 hrs

4.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$611,000 – $739,000

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Home values near 259 Chelsea Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$718,012
255 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1107 Sq. Ft.	$471,524

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$678,745
251 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$523,355

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1521 Sq. Ft.	$736,088
241 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$768,399

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