Entertainer's dream! This house boasts a chef's kitchen with impressive 6 foot long island opening up to a tongue & groove vaulted great room. The backyard features a large back patio with Edison-style lighting and lighted path to fire pit - perfect for those summer nights with family and friends. Basement with large finished room that can be used as a living area or 'man cave' plus an unfinished area that is perfect for storage! Includes a new roof, HVAC, ductwork, electrical, etc
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SUSAN AYERS• Clickit Realty
Bought with LARRY CRISS JR• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6753049
Redfin Estimate
$310,616
$5,716 since sold in August 2020$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 6.7% higher than the average sale price ($291K) of 6 comparable homes.
Entertainer's dream! This house boasts a chef's kitchen with impressive 6 foot long island opening up to a tongue & groove vaulted great room. The backyard features a large back patio with Edison-style lighting and lighted path to fire pit - perfect for those summer nights with family and friends. Basement with large finished room that can be used as a living area or 'man cave' plus an unfinished area that is perfect for storage! Includes a new roof, HVAC, ductwork, electrical, and installed home security system.
GAMLS #8199947
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$249,900
$147/sq ft
Jun 6, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2017
Listed
$249,900
$147/sq ft
FMLS #5858186
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$249,900
$147/sq ft
Jun 6, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2017
Price Changed
$249,900
$147/sq ft
Jun 2, 2017
Listed
$349,900
$206/sq ft
***Multiple Offers Received*** Highest & Best due by 12pm (EST) 6/6/17. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. Spacious! finished area approx 1700!! Pristine master bath with walk in closet, high quality custom tile & glass work custom granite-topped vanity. ENTERTAINER'S DREAM boasts chef's kitchen with impressive 6'long granite island WITH BAR open to tongue & groove vaulted great room. Stylish hall bath with oversized tub and hand-crafted custom vanity. Don't miss this latest gem from Atlanta's most sought after rehabber Mason Dunn! New roof, HVAC, ductwork, electrical, etc.
FMLS #5804718
Feb 28, 2017
Sold
$91,000
$54/sq ft
Feb 14, 2017
Contingent
—
Feb 12, 2017
Listed
$79,900
$47/sq ft
FMLS #4149699
Feb 10, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2011
Sold
$25,700
$15/sq ft
Dec 10, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 18, 2010
Listed
$24,900
$15/sq ft
FMLS #4130952
Oct 14, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2010
Listed
$25,900
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 1993
Sold
$58,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−1.1%)
$36,000 + $96,960
$132,960
2024
$3,938 (+21.7%)
$36,000 + $96,960
$132,960
2023
$3,236 (−12.1%)
$36,000 + $93,360
$129,360
2022
$3,682 (−1.0%)
$12,800 + $107,480
$120,280
2021
$3,721 (+66.5%)
$11,920 + $110,040
$121,960
2020
$2,235 (+2.4%)
$11,920 + $110,040
$121,960
2019
$2,184 (−1.8%)
$12,800 + $69,920
$82,720
2018
$2,224 (+36.1%)
$12,800 + $71,600
$84,400
2017
$1,634 (+55.6%)
$12,800 + $71,600
$84,400
2016
$1,050 (+16.8%)
$5,600 + $10,400
$16,000
2014
$899
$5,600 + $10,400
$16,000
2013
$900 (+22.7%)
$4,240 + $8,040
$12,280
2012
$733 (−15.7%)
$4,200 + $4,400
$8,600
2011
$870 (−51.6%)
$4,880 + $6,976
$11,856
2010
$1,799 (−19.8%)
$16,992 + $19,328
$36,320
2008
$2,242
Tax history for 2981 Santa Monica Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,896 (−1.1%)
$36,000 + $96,960
$132,960
2024
$3,938 (+21.7%)
$36,000 + $96,960
$132,960
2023
$3,236 (−12.1%)
$36,000 + $93,360
$129,360
2022
$3,682 (−1.0%)
$12,800 + $107,480
$120,280
2021
$3,721 (+66.5%)
$11,920 + $110,040
$121,960
2020
$2,235 (+2.4%)
$11,920 + $110,040
$121,960
2019
$2,184 (−1.8%)
$12,800 + $69,920
$82,720
2018
$2,224 (+36.1%)
$12,800 + $71,600
$84,400
2017
$1,634 (+55.6%)
$12,800 + $71,600
$84,400
2016
$1,050 (+16.8%)
$5,600 + $10,400
$16,000
2014
$899
$5,600 + $10,400
$16,000
2013
$900 (+22.7%)
$4,240 + $8,040
$12,280
2012
$733 (−15.7%)
$4,200 + $4,400
$8,600
2011
$870 (−51.6%)
$4,880 + $6,976
$11,856
2010
$1,799 (−19.8%)
$16,992 + $19,328
$36,320
2008
$2,242
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,297
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 185 02 017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Other, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Exercise Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room, Office
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other, Balcony
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
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
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Head north on N McDonough St Make a U-turn at Waffle House Turn left onto E Trinity Pl Turn left onto E College Ave Turn right onto S Columbia Dr Turn right onto Santa Monica Dr
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,297
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 185 02 017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
1/10
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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 104° expected this year, 18 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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Decatur, GA • 30032
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$296,000 – $358,000
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