Adorable hilltop cottage with huge backyard on quiet street next to the new neighborhood park. This home has hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, deck, front porch and great location. fenced yard. Super convenient, just mins to Downtown Decatur, Emory/CDC, East Lake. No city taxes. Home needs some work and would be a great candidate for adding on as the lot is huge!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LAURIE CASS• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with LAURA ZIPPERER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5651660
Redfin Estimate
$227,599
$130K since sold in March 2016$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 14.7% lower than the average sale price ($267K) of 4 comparable homes.
Adorable hilltop cottage with huge backyard on quiet street next to the new neighborhood park. This home has hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, deck, front porch and great location. Super convenient, just mins to Downtown Decatur, Emory/CDC, East Lake. No city taxes. Home needs some work and would be a great candidate for adding on as the lot is huge!
FMLS #5651660
Mar 21, 2016
Price Changed
$98,000
$132/sq ft
Mar 18, 2016
Price Changed
$119,900
$162/sq ft
Mar 18, 2016
Sold
$98,000
$132/sq ft
Mar 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 24, 2016
Listed
$119,900
$162/sq ft
FMLS #4208588
Jun 14, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2011
Pending
—
May 23, 2011
Sold
$16,500
$22/sq ft
Apr 11, 2011
Listed
$17,500
$24/sq ft
2/1 Bungelow - with a bonus room that could be made into 3rd bedroom. Great fixer-upper in the heart of East Lake. New construction all around. This house is perfect for the savvy investor. Fix for a quick flip or rental income. This house has great bones and classic look. Hardwood floors in good shape. Kitchen cabinets are new-ish. Lot and location are ideal.
GAMLS #1
Aug 26, 2010
Price Changed
$25,000
$34/sq ft
Aug 18, 2010
Price Changed
$29,900
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 23, 1996
Sold
$25,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1996
Sold
$20,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1991
Sold
$25,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1988
Sold
$32,014
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 9, 1982
Sold
$36,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,385 (+3.0%)
$31,200 + $58,720
$89,920
2024
$4,256 (+4.1%)
$31,200 + $58,720
$89,920
2023
$4,087 (+14.4%)
$31,200 + $55,840
$87,040
2022
$3,572 (−1.0%)
$23,480 + $50,080
$73,560
2021
$3,607 (+12.7%)
$23,480 + $50,880
$74,360
2020
$3,199 (+6.5%)
$23,480 + $50,880
$74,360
2019
$3,004 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $42,640
$60,640
2018
$2,852 (+17.9%)
$18,000 + $32,880
$50,880
2017
$2,418 (+46.0%)
$18,000 + $32,880
$50,880
2016
$1,656 (+97.4%)
$3,200 + $26,520
$29,720
2014
$839 (+14.5%)
$3,200 + $16,200
$19,400
2013
$733 (+14.1%)
$4,960 + $3,640
$8,600
2012
$643 (−37.3%)
$4,920 + $1,680
$6,600
2011
$1,026 (−46.1%)
$9,080 + $6,280
$15,360
2010
$1,903 (−17.7%)
$20,526 + $18,394
$38,920
2008
$2,313
Tax history for 3013 Alston Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,385 (+3.0%)
$31,200 + $58,720
$89,920
2024
$4,256 (+4.1%)
$31,200 + $58,720
$89,920
2023
$4,087 (+14.4%)
$31,200 + $55,840
$87,040
2022
$3,572 (−1.0%)
$23,480 + $50,080
$73,560
2021
$3,607 (+12.7%)
$23,480 + $50,880
$74,360
2020
$3,199 (+6.5%)
$23,480 + $50,880
$74,360
2019
$3,004 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $42,640
$60,640
2018
$2,852 (+17.9%)
$18,000 + $32,880
$50,880
2017
$2,418 (+46.0%)
$18,000 + $32,880
$50,880
2016
$1,656 (+97.4%)
$3,200 + $26,520
$29,720
2014
$839 (+14.5%)
$3,200 + $16,200
$19,400
2013
$733 (+14.1%)
$4,960 + $3,640
$8,600
2012
$643 (−37.3%)
$4,920 + $1,680
$6,600
2011
$1,026 (−46.1%)
$9,080 + $6,280
$15,360
2010
$1,903 (−17.7%)
$20,526 + $18,394
$38,920
2008
$2,313
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
868
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 183 18 011
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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Living Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
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 Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, south on Candler to left on Memorial to right on Delano to right on Alston. House on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Park, Playground, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 868
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 183 18 011
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
1/10
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