Welcome to 3033 Rapids Drive, your new home in a quiet established Decatur community. This move-in ready property has been thoughtfully upgraded and renovated with your comfort in mind. Upon entry, you'll notice beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and family room, along with tile flooring in the entry and kitchen. The updated kitchen overlooks a spacious family room with a fireplace, creating a perfect setting for cooking, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. Kitchen highlights include stainless steel appliances, refurbished cabinets, a beautiful backsplash, and an island. Just off the kitchen and family room, a door leads to a rebuilt, expansive deck overlooking the backyard, ideal for family barbecues or a private retreat for that morning coffee or tea. Down the hall from the family room, you'll find the third full bath. Adjacent to the garage area includes an updated flex room and a large laundry closet. Upstairs, the second level features a spacious primary ensuite with a walk-in closet, hall bathroom, and two generously sized secondary bedrooms. All bedrooms have hardwood flooring. Upgrades and renovations include a new roof, including the shed; fresh exterior and interior paint; new exterior shutters; an upgraded front porch; new outlets, upgraded bathrooms, a renovated downstairs bathroom; new lighting in the primary and bath, and hall bath; new vanities; new stove; new hot water heater; a new furnace; and a completely redone crawl space with dehumidifier. Seller will pay 3% toward buyer(s) closing cost. Please include a pre-approval letter or POF with all offers. Schedule your showing today. Make an offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$157Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by ZAKIYYAH MUHAMMAD• HomeSmart
Contact: 404-273-8967
Bought with Carmen Tercero• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7808160
Redfin Estimate
$263,813
$1,813 since sold in September 2026$7,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $1,990 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3033 Rapids Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7808160
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$262,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 7, 2026
Price Changed
$264,900
$159/sq ft
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$269,900
$162/sq ft
Jul 21, 2026
Coming Soon
$269,900
$162/sq ft
GAMLS #10810112
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$262,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 18, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2026
Price Changed
$264,900
$159/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Listed
$269,900
$162/sq ft
Welcome to 3033 Rapids Drive, your new home in a quiet, established community in Decatur. This move-in ready property has been thoughtfully upgraded and renovated with your comfort in mind. Upon entry, you'll notice beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and family room along with tile flooring in the entry and kitchen. The updated kitchen overlooks a spacious family room with a fireplace, creating the perfect setting for cooking, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. Kitchen highlights include stainless steel appliances, refurbished cabinets, a beautiful backsplash, and an island. Just off the kitchen and family room, a door leads to a rebuilt expansive deck overlooking the backyard, ideal for family barbecues, or a private retreat for that morning coffee or tea. Down the hall from the family room, you'll find the third full bath. Adjacent to the garage area includes an updated flex room/bonus room and a laundry closet. Upstairs, the second level features spacious primary ensuite with a walk-in closet, hall bathroom, and two generously size secondary bedrooms. All bedrooms have hardwood flooring. Upgrades and renovations include new roof, including the shed; fresh interior and exterior paint; new exterior shutters; an upgraded front porch; new outlets; upgraded bathrooms; a renovated downstairs bathroom; new lightning in the primary and bath, kitchen and hall bath; new vanities; a new stove; a new hot water heater; new furnace; and completely redone crawlspace with a dehumidifier. Custom blinds installed throughout the home. This is truly a turn-key property. Please include a pre-approval letter or POF with all offers. Seller will pay 3% toward buyer(s) closing cost. Schedule your showing today. Make an offer.
Public Records
Apr 11, 2001
Sold
$117,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1994
Sold
$85,200
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,720 (−0.3%)
$14,000 + $81,640
$95,640
2024
$2,729 (+32.4%)
$14,000 + $81,640
$95,640
2023
$2,061 (−13.6%)
$14,000 + $79,400
$93,400
2022
$2,384 (+22.7%)
$14,000 + $67,640
$81,640
2021
$1,943 (+26.7%)
$10,000 + $52,520
$62,520
2020
$1,534 (−3.8%)
$10,000 + $52,520
$62,520
2019
$1,595 (+6.4%)
$5,560 + $42,360
$47,920
2018
$1,498 (+24.9%)
$5,560 + $39,680
$45,240
2017
$1,200 (+13.1%)
$5,560 + $39,680
$45,240
2016
$1,061 (+30.5%)
$5,560 + $26,520
$32,080
2014
$813 (+84.2%)
$5,560 + $23,400
$28,960
2013
$441 (+5.2%)
$5,560 + $21,880
$27,440
2012
$420 (−31.5%)
$5,520 + $7,400
$12,920
2011
$613 (−59.6%)
$3,280 + $15,056
$18,336
2010
$1,516 (+20.8%)
$10,800 + $37,080
$47,880
2008
$1,255
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 091 01 248
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
RSM
Small Lot Residential Mix District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the RSM Small Lot Residential Mix District is as follows: To provide for the creation of residential neighborhoods that allow a mix of single-family attached and detached housing options; To provide flexibility in design and product on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding neighborhoods; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Kitchen Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Upper Level Full Baths: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other,Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Decorative
Interior Features: Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater, HVAC, Insulation
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: CASCADE MANOR U-2 LOT 50 6-24-92 34 X 34 X 141 X 74 X 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.19AC
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Bob Mathis
Middle Or Junior School: Chapel Hill - Dekalb
High School: Southwest Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 091 01 248
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bob Mathis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Chapel Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Southwest Dekalb High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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