Rare opportunity 4 spacious bedroom on oversized lot in the heart of Decatur's cherished Glenwood Estates What a backyard! Tree-canopied yet bright & flat & lush. Crisp white kitchen (granite/stainless), sunroom for terrific home office. Ustairs bead-board reading nook could make excellent easy master bath. Large waterproofed basement. Wonderful natural light in every room, view of lovely street and green-space + walk to everything from this exceptional setting + new roof & bath updates & huge potential to expand. City of Decatur Schools A++ Intown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6739608
Redfin Estimate
$1,047,972
$400K since sold in September 2020$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 36.3% higher than the average sale price ($769K) of 5 comparable homes.
MUST CONFIRM SHOWING WITH AGENT! Lock box will be out on Sunday. Understated Elegance in this cottage-style modern farmhouse + superior location on pedestrian-delightful street + heart of Glennwood Estates with LAND! What a backyard! Tree-canopied yet bright & flat & lush. Crisp white kitchen (granite/stainless), unusually spacious 4 TRUE Bedrooms + sunroom & upstairs bead-board reading nook. Large waterproofed basement. Wonderful natural light in every room, view of lovely street and green-space + walk to everything from this exceptional setting + new roof & bath updates & huge potential to expand. City of Decatur Schools A++ Intown.
FMLS #6679054
Jun 18, 2020
Listing Removed
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May 20, 2020
Price Changed
$699,900
$252/sq ft
May 20, 2020
Relisted
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May 9, 2020
Delisted
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Feb 24, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 18, 2020
Pending
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Feb 10, 2020
Listed
$709,000
$255/sq ft
GAMLS #8734320
Jun 18, 2020
Listing Removed
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May 21, 2020
Price Changed
$699,900
$252/sq ft
May 20, 2020
Relisted
—
May 11, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 18, 2020
Pending
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Feb 10, 2020
Listed
$709,000
$255/sq ft
FMLS #6577762
Dec 20, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 2019
Price Changed
$719,000
$259/sq ft
Sep 8, 2019
Price Changed
$739,900
$267/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Listed
$775,000
$279/sq ft
GAMLS #8613133
Dec 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 2019
Price Changed
$719,000
$259/sq ft
Sep 9, 2019
Price Changed
$739,900
$267/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Listed
$775,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1993
Sold
$159,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1993
Sold
$159,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,316 (+13.1%)
$139,800 + $227,880
$367,680
2024
$13,543 (+3.6%)
$139,800 + $227,880
$367,680
2023
$13,068 (+7.5%)
$113,400 + $212,440
$325,840
2022
$12,160 (−19.2%)
$113,400 + $172,760
$286,160
2021
$15,041 (+112.7%)
$50,080 + $209,120
$259,200
2020
$7,071 (+7.1%)
$50,080 + $209,120
$259,200
2019
$6,602 (+13.6%)
$32,000 + $142,440
$174,440
2018
$5,813 (−8.2%)
$32,000 + $126,440
$158,440
2017
$6,334 (+83.8%)
$32,000 + $126,440
$158,440
2016
$3,447 (+18.3%)
$32,000 + $125,200
$157,200
2014
$2,914 (−0.3%)
$32,000 + $116,840
$148,840
2013
$2,923 (+323.2%)
$31,980 + $97,500
$129,480
2012
$691 (−78.4%)
$103,200 + $26,280
$129,480
2011
$3,197 (+408.4%)
$32,000 + $97,480
$129,480
2010
$629 (+12.6%)
$32,000 + $97,480
$129,480
2008
$558
Tax history for 265 Mount Vernon Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,316 (+13.1%)
$139,800 + $227,880
$367,680
2024
$13,543 (+3.6%)
$139,800 + $227,880
$367,680
2023
$13,068 (+7.5%)
$113,400 + $212,440
$325,840
2022
$12,160 (−19.2%)
$113,400 + $172,760
$286,160
2021
$15,041 (+112.7%)
$50,080 + $209,120
$259,200
2020
$7,071 (+7.1%)
$50,080 + $209,120
$259,200
2019
$6,602 (+13.6%)
$32,000 + $142,440
$174,440
2018
$5,813 (−8.2%)
$32,000 + $126,440
$158,440
2017
$6,334 (+83.8%)
$32,000 + $126,440
$158,440
2016
$3,447 (+18.3%)
$32,000 + $125,200
$157,200
2014
$2,914 (−0.3%)
$32,000 + $116,840
$148,840
2013
$2,923 (+323.2%)
$31,980 + $97,500
$129,480
2012
$691 (−78.4%)
$103,200 + $26,280
$129,480
2011
$3,197 (+408.4%)
$32,000 + $97,480
$129,480
2010
$629 (+12.6%)
$32,000 + $97,480
$129,480
2008
$558
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,274
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 07 095
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: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Sitting Room,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: At Historic Decatur Square go East on East Ponce to Right on Glendale Avenue into tree-canopied Glenwood Estates past Glenlake Park Entrance to right on Mt. Vernon Drive.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,274
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 095
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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