Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Downtown Decatur, this exceptional four-sided white brick home boasts a total of 4,456 square feet of meticulously designed living space with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property welcomes you with timeless curb appeal highlighted by classic gas front porch lights and charming raised garden beds. Inside, the main floor showcases elegant crown molding and features a flexible 5th bedroom—currently utilized as a dedicated home office with custom wainscotting - alongside a full bathroom, a formal dining room, and an exquisite butler's pantry equipped with a built-in mini-fridge and a large walk-in pantry. The expansive living room serves as a cozy focal point with its fireplace and stunning exposed wood beams, seamlessly opening to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with quartz countertops and premium stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances and a wifi enabled gas stove/oven. Because the kitchen overlooks the living room, this open-concept layout creates an ideal setting for hosting gatherings, entertaining guests, and celebrating holidays with ease Heading up to the second level, you will discover four generously sized bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite featuring a spa-like en-suite bath complete with elegant marble countertops, a dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. This floor also hosts a convenient hallway laundry room alongside three well-appointed bathrooms, featuring a practical Jack-and-Jill layout shared by two of the secondary bedrooms, and custom wainscotting throughout. The versatile finished basement offers an expansive extra living space enhanced by custom built-in bookshelves and a full bathroom. A private entrance leading directly to the driveway and the convenient two-car garage with a decorative chip epoxy flooring - which features a custom mudroom with open shelving right inside the entry - creates an ideal setup for hosting guests or managing everyday household organization. Step outside to enjoy the screened-in porch that overlooks the low-maintenance, professionally landscaped backyard featuring a large garden area, and a spacious hosting deck. This premier location puts you just seconds from Downtown Decatur’s square, offering an award-winning array of chef-driven restaurants, boutique retail, and seasonal festivals. Commuting is a breeze with MARTA just a short distance away, providing easy rail access to the airport and the greater Atlanta area. You are also surrounded by ample recreational amenities and lush city parks, all while being perfectly positioned within the highly sought-after City of Decatur school district. With close proximity to Emory University, the CDC, and downtown Atlanta, this rare gem combines neighborhood tranquility with the pulse of the city right at your doorstep.
Chelsea Heights, located between Downtown Decatur and Avondale Estates, is a residential and walkable Decatur neighborhood with leafy streets and a classic bungalow-and-brick-cottage streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Decatur Square crossroads of N McDonough St and E Ponce de Leon Ave, where patios, indie storefronts, and late-night bites set the tempo. Community pillars include the historic Eddie’s Attic for live music, the DeKalb History Center in the Old Courthouse, and the Decatur Arts Alliance’s gallery-and-event circuit. Sidewalks thread past pocket greens and front-porch blocks, with MARTA rail nearby for car-light routines. A short ride reaches the PATH corridor and the Avondale Lake loop, adding a steady outdoor counterpoint to the café-and-culture scene.
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Market insights
314 Nelson Ferry Rd · $1,800,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,800,000
Median sale price in this area is $359,250. (80% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Built-in bookcases
Crown molding
Double vanities
Dry bar
Entrance foyer
High 10-ft ceilings on upper, main and lower levels
His and hers closets
Recessed lighting
Walk-in closets
Double-pane insulated windows
One electric fireplace (serving family and living rooms)
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Four upper-level bedrooms
Oversized master suite
Roommate floor plan
His and hers closets in master
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom (main level)
Master bath with double vanity, separate tub and shower, and soaking tub
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Walk-in pantry
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar
Cabinets
View to family room
Butler's pantry / separate dining access
Appliances: Gas range, gas oven, range hood, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on upper level
Hall laundry location
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air, natural gas) with zoned controls
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
220V electric service
Exterior features
Private yard with garden
Private entrance
Rear deck
Enclosed and screened rear porch
Rain gutters
Back yard fencing
Home design
Three-or-more level home
Brick 4-sides construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Finished walk-out basement with exterior entry and driveway access
Parking
Two total parking spaces
Two-car garage (garage faces side)
Drive-under main level parking
Driveway and on-street parking available
Construction
Built with brick on all sides
Composition shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
HOA & community
Community amenities include pool, playground, park, dog park, pickleball, trails/greenway, sidewalks, nearby public transport, nearby shopping and restaurants
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Downtown Decatur, this exceptional four-sided white brick home boasts a total of 4,456 square feet of meticulously designed living space with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property welcomes you with timeless curb appeal highlighted by classic gas front porch lights and charming raised garden beds. Inside, the main floor showcases elegant crown molding and features a flexible 5th bedroom-currently utilized as a dedicated home office with custom wainscotting - alongside a full bathroom, a formal dining room, and an exquisite butler's pantry equipped with a built-in mini-fridge and a large walk-in pantry. The expansive living room serves as a cozy focal point with its fireplace and stunning exposed wood beams, seamlessly opening to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with quartz countertops and premium stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances and a wifi enabled gas stove/oven. Because the kitchen overlooks the living room, this open-concept layout creates an ideal setting for hosting gatherings, entertaining guests, and celebrating holidays with ease Heading up to the second level, you will discover four generously sized bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite featuring a spa-like en-suite bath complete with elegant marble countertops, a dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. This floor also hosts a convenient hallway laundry room alongside three well-appointed bathrooms, featuring a practical Jack-and-Jill layout shared by two of the secondary bedrooms, and custom wainscotting throughout. The versatile finished basement offers an expansive extra living space enhanced by custom built-in bookshelves and a full bathroom. A private entrance leading directly to the driveway and the convenient two-car garage with a decorative chip epoxy flooring - which features a custom mudroom with open shelving right inside the entry - creates an ideal setup for hosting guests or managing everyday household organization. Step outside to enjoy the screened-in porch that overlooks the low-maintenance, professionally landscaped backyard featuring a large garden area, and a spacious hosting deck. This premier location puts you just seconds from Downtown Decatur's square, offering an award-winning array of chef-driven restaurants, boutique retail, and seasonal festivals. Commuting is a breeze with MARTA just a short distance away, providing easy rail access to the airport and the greater Atlanta area. You are also surrounded by ample recreational amenities and lush city parks, all while being perfectly positioned within the highly sought-after City of Decatur school district. With close proximity to Emory University, the CDC, and downtown Atlanta, this rare gem combines neighborhood tranquility with the pulse of the city right at your doorstep.
Public Records
Nov 26, 2019
Sold
$1,275,000
$286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,946 (+8.5%)
$126,080 + $422,840
$548,920
2024
$21,142 (+6.9%)
$126,080 + $422,840
$548,920
2023
$19,769 (−7.6%)
$126,080 + $380,240
$506,320
2022
$21,398 (+16.7%)
$126,080 + $331,560
$457,640
2021
$18,334 (+48.8%)
$72,000 + $401,320
$473,320
2020
$12,318 (+105.5%)
$72,000 + $401,320
$473,320
2019
$5,994 (+176.2%)
$40,000 + $128,840
$168,840
2018
$2,171 (−12.2%)
$40,000 + $106,840
$146,840
2017
$2,471 (+63.7%)
$40,000 + $106,840
$146,840
2016
$1,509 (−9.0%)
$48,048 + $71,272
$119,320
2014
$1,658 (−0.1%)
$48,040 + $104,920
$152,960
2013
$1,660 (+232.7%)
$48,048 + $77,112
$125,160
2012
$499 (−72.4%)
$81,040 + $44,120
$125,160
2011
$1,810 (+303.8%)
$48,000 + $77,160
$125,160
2010
$448 (+15.3%)
$49,018 + $76,142
$125,160
2008
$389
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,220
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,220
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 01 072
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
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