THIS IS IT! Adorable 2BR/1BA with finished basement adding an additional bedroom and bathroom. Add a small kitchen downstairs and you've got an apartment or in-law suite. Basement has both interior/exterior entrance and a private enclosed patio. There's also plenty of unfinished basement for storage and a workshop. All new: Roof, HVAC (including furnace), windows, water heater, stove, & dishwasher. All the big stuff has been done for new owner to come in and upgrade kitchen & baths with personal taste. Real hardwoods. Large eat-in kitchen. Sunroom on main level, and enclosed patio on lower level. Lots of natural light! One car garage with automated door. Great for owner occupant or investor. This house is cute as a button and with some cosmetic updates could be the perfect home or investment property. SO MUCH POTENTIAL. No HOA. Big corner lot. The location is minutes to 1-285, I-20, Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, EAV, and everything great in Atlanta - shopping, dining & entertainment. Go, show, and bring an offer! Basement is not included in square footage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Witt• Renee Kunkler Realty
Bought with Sara Witt• Renee Kunkler Realty
Source:FMLS #7149240
Redfin Estimate
$273,484
$3,484 since sold in December 2022$6,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2% lower than the average sale price ($279K) of 6 comparable homes.
THIS IS IT! Adorable 2BR/1BA with finished basement adding an additional bedroom and bathroom. Add a small kitchen downstairs and you've got an apartment or in-law suite. Basement has both interior/exterior entrance and a private enclosed patio. There's also plenty of unfinished basement for storage and a workshop. All new: Roof, HVAC (including furnace), windows, water heater, stove, & dishwasher. All the big stuff has been done for new owner to come in and upgrade kitchen & baths with personal taste. Real hardwoods. Large eat-in kitchen. Sunroom on main level, and enclosed patio on lower level. Lots of natural light! One car garage with automated door. Great for owner occupant or investor. This house is cute as a button and with some cosmetic updates could be the perfect home or investment property. SO MUCH POTENTIAL. No HOA. Big corner lot. The location is minutes to 1-285, I-20, Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, EAV, and everything great in Atlanta - shopping, dining & entertainment. Go, show, and bring an offer! Basement is not included in square footage.
GAMLS #10070325
Nov 18, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2022
Price Changed
$286,000
$266/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Price Changed
$299,000
$278/sq ft
Sep 7, 2022
Price Changed
$299,900
$278/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Price Changed
$315,000
$292/sq ft
Jul 13, 2022
Listed
$324,900
$302/sq ft
FMLS #6526845
Apr 22, 2019
Sold
$190,000
$176/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Pending
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Mar 28, 2019
Listed
$199,000
$185/sq ft
GAMLS #8552157
Apr 22, 2019
Sold
$190,000
$176/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2019
Listed
$199,000
$185/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2018
Sold
$130,200
$121/sq ft
FMLS #5946604
Aug 2, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2018
Sold
$130,150
$121/sq ft
Mar 17, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 14, 2018
Price Changed
$155,000
$144/sq ft
Dec 27, 2017
Listed
$199,900
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 1993
Sold
$65,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,298 (+4.8%)
$36,000 + $74,800
$110,800
2024
$3,146 (+29.0%)
$36,000 + $74,800
$110,800
2023
$2,439 (−13.6%)
$36,000 + $77,400
$113,400
2022
$2,823 (−5.7%)
$12,800 + $60,520
$73,320
2021
$2,995 (+11.4%)
$12,800 + $53,440
$66,240
2020
$2,690 (+14.1%)
$12,800 + $53,440
$66,240
2019
$2,358 (+591.1%)
$12,800 + $38,920
$51,720
2018
$341 (+36.5%)
$12,800 + $23,480
$36,280
2017
$250 (+47.0%)
$12,800 + $23,480
$36,280
2016
$170 (+45.3%)
$6,000 + $15,400
$21,400
2014
$117 (+33.0%)
$6,000 + $20,640
$26,640
2012
$88
$4,200 + $4,240
$8,440
2011
$88 (−67.2%)
$4,880 + $6,976
$11,856
2010
$268 (−7.9%)
$16,580 + $18,860
$35,440
2008
$291
Tax history for 2987 Santa Monica Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,298 (+4.8%)
$36,000 + $74,800
$110,800
2024
$3,146 (+29.0%)
$36,000 + $74,800
$110,800
2023
$2,439 (−13.6%)
$36,000 + $77,400
$113,400
2022
$2,823 (−5.7%)
$12,800 + $60,520
$73,320
2021
$2,995 (+11.4%)
$12,800 + $53,440
$66,240
2020
$2,690 (+14.1%)
$12,800 + $53,440
$66,240
2019
$2,358 (+591.1%)
$12,800 + $38,920
$51,720
2018
$341 (+36.5%)
$12,800 + $23,480
$36,280
2017
$250 (+47.0%)
$12,800 + $23,480
$36,280
2016
$170 (+45.3%)
$6,000 + $15,400
$21,400
2014
$117 (+33.0%)
$6,000 + $20,640
$26,640
2012
$88
$4,200 + $4,240
$8,440
2011
$88 (−67.2%)
$4,880 + $6,976
$11,856
2010
$268 (−7.9%)
$16,580 + $18,860
$35,440
2008
$291
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,077
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 185 02 016
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
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: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,077
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 185 02 016
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 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 • 3.8mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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