No Default of Seller. Back on the Market. Price decrease of $30.000.00 Discover an exceptional investment opportunity in Decatur! This inviting three-bedroom, one-bath, four-sided brick ranch home is a canvas waiting for your vision. Full un-unfinished basement, which would be great for a man cave, game room or extra-bonus room. With its abundant potential, this property is strategically located just minutes from the school, shopping, major highways, and the vibrant heart of downtown Atlanta. Nice size private-fenced backyard. Don't miss your chance to transform this charming residence into a lucrative asset!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Deborah Glover• American Realty Professionals of Georgia, LLC.
Bought with Valerie Kartwe• Chapman Hall Realty Atlanta North
Source:FMLS #7526286
Redfin Estimate
$237,558
$53K since sold in May 2025$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($231K) of 6 comparable homes.
No Fault of Seller. Back on Market. Price Decrease! This is an Exceptional investment opportunity in Decatur! This inviting three-bedroom, one-bath, four-sided brick ranch home is a canvas waiting for your vision. New Roof, fenced backyard, full-unfinished basement, excellent for potential man-cave or family room. This home has abundant potential, this property is strategically located just walking distance from the school, shopping, major highways, and the vibrant heart of downtown Atlanta. Don't miss your chance to transform this charming residence into a lucrative asset!
GAMLS #10368841
Oct 2, 2024
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 2024
Listed
$315,000
$276/sq ft
FMLS #7448326
Aug 28, 2024
Listed
$315,000
$276/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1978
Sold
$29,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,097 (−2.5%)
$36,000 + $47,360
$83,360
2024
$4,200 (+3.1%)
$36,000 + $47,360
$83,360
2023
$4,073 (+28.2%)
$36,000 + $49,800
$85,800
2022
$3,176 (+25.6%)
$12,800 + $51,800
$64,600
2021
$2,528 (+2.8%)
$12,800 + $37,040
$49,840
2020
$2,460 (+3.5%)
$12,800 + $37,040
$49,840
2019
$2,376 (+20.2%)
$12,800 + $33,560
$46,360
2018
$1,976 (+12.1%)
$12,800 + $22,280
$35,080
2017
$1,763 (+41.7%)
$12,800 + $22,280
$35,080
2016
$1,244 (+10.6%)
$6,000 + $14,440
$20,440
2014
$1,125 (+25.1%)
$6,000 + $20,840
$26,840
2013
$900 (+21.5%)
$4,240 + $8,080
$12,320
2012
$740 (−16.9%)
$4,200 + $4,600
$8,800
2011
$891 (−50.6%)
$4,880 + $7,504
$12,384
2010
$1,805 (−24.3%)
$16,350 + $20,170
$36,520
2008
$2,385
Tax history for 3042 Santa Monica Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,097 (−2.5%)
$36,000 + $47,360
$83,360
2024
$4,200 (+3.1%)
$36,000 + $47,360
$83,360
2023
$4,073 (+28.2%)
$36,000 + $49,800
$85,800
2022
$3,176 (+25.6%)
$12,800 + $51,800
$64,600
2021
$2,528 (+2.8%)
$12,800 + $37,040
$49,840
2020
$2,460 (+3.5%)
$12,800 + $37,040
$49,840
2019
$2,376 (+20.2%)
$12,800 + $33,560
$46,360
2018
$1,976 (+12.1%)
$12,800 + $22,280
$35,080
2017
$1,763 (+41.7%)
$12,800 + $22,280
$35,080
2016
$1,244 (+10.6%)
$6,000 + $14,440
$20,440
2014
$1,125 (+25.1%)
$6,000 + $20,840
$26,840
2013
$900 (+21.5%)
$4,240 + $8,080
$12,320
2012
$740 (−16.9%)
$4,200 + $4,600
$8,800
2011
$891 (−50.6%)
$4,880 + $7,504
$12,384
2010
$1,805 (−24.3%)
$16,350 + $20,170
$36,520
2008
$2,385
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 185 04 014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other,Country Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Dining L
Basement: Unfinished
Exterior
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Other
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Other
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Discover an exceptional investment opportunity in Decatur! This inviting three-bedroom, one-bath, four-sided brick ranch home is a canvas waiting for your vision. With its abundant potential, this property is strategically located just minutes from the school, shopping, major highways, and the vibrant heart of downtown Atlanta. Don't miss your chance to transform this charming residence into a lucrative asset!
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
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 OR Mapquest
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 185 04 014
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
1/10
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Listing agent: Valerie Kartwe (6787797052)
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