WELCOME TO THIS CHARMING HOME NESTLED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE PONCE DE LEON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD OF DECATUR! SET ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET WITH SIDEWALKS & STREET LIGHTS, THIS HOME OFFERS THE CHARACTER AND WARMTH OF A CLASSIC DECATUR HOME WITH MANY THOUGHTFUL UPDATES AND AN UNBEATABLE LOCATION. STEP INSIDE TO FIND A SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT WHILE BEING CENTERED AROUND A BRICK FIREPLACE. THE FAMILY ROOM OPENS TO A SCREENED PORCH, CREATING A WONDERFUL SPACE FOR MORNING COFFEE, EVENING RELAXATION, OR GATHERING WITH FRIENDS. THE RENOVATED KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A LARGE ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, TILE BACKSPLASH, AMPLE CABINET SPACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND A GENEROUS BREAKFAST AREA. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST OFF THE KITCHEN AND CONNECTS SEAMLESSLY TO THE FAMILY ROOM. CHAMPION WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RECENTLY PUT THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. THE PRIMARY SUITE IS LOCATED ON THE MAIN LEVEL AND OFFERS BOTH A STANDARD CLOSET AND WALK-IN CLOSET, ALONG WITH AN UPDATED BATHROOM FEATURING A LARGE TILE SHOWER AND SPACIOUS VANITY WITH PLENTY OF CABINET STORAGE. A SECOND MAIN-LEVEL BEDROOM OFFERS THREE CLOSETS, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL STORAGE AND FLEXIBILITY. UPSTAIRS, THE OVERSIZED BONUS ROOM OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR A HOME OFFICE, GUEST SPACE, PLAYROOM OR MEDIA ROOM. THE LAUNDRY CLOSET IS LOCATED ON THE MAIN LEVEL OFF OF THE BREAKFAST AREA FOR EASY ACCESS. THE DETACHED GARAGE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BACK DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN. THE ONE CAR GARAGE IS VERY LARGE WHICH ALLOWS FOR ROOM FOR A WORKSHOP, HOBBIES, OR ADDITIONAL STORAGE. JUST OUTSIDE, THE FENCED BACKYARD OFFERS A PRIVATE PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, WHILE THE DETACHED ONE-CAR GARAGE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND WORKSHOP SPACE. A WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR ADDS AN EXTRA LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE AND PEACE OF MIND. ENJOY AN EASY WALK TO DECATUR SQUARE, LOCAL PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, WESTCHESTER/FIFTH ELEMENTARY, DANCING GOATS COFFEE, THE AWARD-WINNING CHAI PANI, THE POPULAR "TOY PARK," AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM- VENETIAN POOL. WITH EASY ACCESS TO CDC, EMORY, AND AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, THIS HOME PROVIDES THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY ALL THAT MAKES DECATUR SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$274Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Justice• Jeff Justice and Company Realtors
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
322 Nelson Ferry Rd · $599,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,900
Median sale price in this area is $381,711. (36% 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
Interior features
Entrance foyer
ENERGY STAR qualified and insulated windows
No shared/common walls
1 fireplace with masonry surround and gas log in the living room
Partial, unfinished basement
Loft
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Primary suite on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms on the main level
Primary bathroom with shower (no tub)
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with island
Stained cabinets
Stone counters
Electric oven and electric range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry in hall laundry closet
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air) with natural gas
Central electric air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private yard
Screened porch
Rain gutters
Back yard fenced with chain link
Workshop outbuilding
Home design
One-and-a-half story home
Fee simple ownership
Resale condition
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener (1 garage space)
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Block foundation
Built with energy-efficient thermostat and windows
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available (110 volts) with generator
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Community features include sidewalks, street lights, park, playground, nearby trails/greenway, near public transport, near schools, and near shopping
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
WELCOME TO THIS CHARMING HOME NESTLED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE PONCE DE LEON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD OF DECATUR! SET ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET WITH SIDEWALKS & STREET LIGHTS, THIS HOME OFFERS THE CHARACTER AND WARMTH OF A CLASSIC DECATUR HOME WITH MANY THOUGHTFUL UPDATES AND AN UNBEATABLE LOCATION. STEP INSIDE TO FIND A SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT WHILE BEING CENTERED AROUND A BRICK FIREPLACE. THE FAMILY ROOM OPENS TO A SCREENED PORCH, CREATING A WONDERFUL SPACE FOR MORNING COFFEE, EVENING RELAXATION, OR GATHERING WITH FRIENDS. THE RENOVATED KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A LARGE ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, TILE BACKSPLASH, AMPLE CABINET SPACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND A GENEROUS BREAKFAST AREA. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST OFF THE KITCHEN AND CONNECTS SEAMLESSLY TO THE FAMILY ROOM. CHAMPION WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RECENTLY PUT THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. THE PRIMARY SUITE IS LOCATED ON THE MAIN LEVEL AND OFFERS BOTH A STANDARD CLOSET AND WALK-IN CLOSET, ALONG WITH AN UPDATED BATHROOM FEATURING A LARGE TILE SHOWER AND SPACIOUS VANITY WITH PLENTY OF CABINET STORAGE. A SECOND MAIN-LEVEL BEDROOM OFFERS THREE CLOSETS, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL STORAGE AND FLEXIBILITY. UPSTAIRS, THE OVERSIZED BONUS ROOM OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR A HOME OFFICE, GUEST SPACE, PLAYROOM OR MEDIA ROOM. THE LAUNDRY CLOSET IS LOCATED ON THE MAIN LEVEL OFF OF THE BREAKFAST AREA FOR EASY ACCESS. THE DETACHED GARAGE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BACK DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN. THE ONE CAR GARAGE IS VERY LARGE WHICH ALLOWS FOR ROOM FOR A WORKSHOP, HOBBIES, OR ADDITIONAL STORAGE. JUST OUTSIDE, THE FENCED BACKYARD OFFERS A PRIVATE PLACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, WHILE THE DETACHED ONE-CAR GARAGE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND WORKSHOP SPACE. A WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR ADDS AN EXTRA LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE AND PEACE OF MIND. ENJOY AN EASY WALK TO DECATUR SQUARE, LOCAL PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, WESTCHESTER/FIFTH ELEMENTARY, DANCING GOATS COFFEE, THE AWARD-WINNING CHAI PANI, THE POPULAR "TOY PARK," AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM- VENETIAN POOL. WITH EASY ACCESS TO CDC, EMORY, AND AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, THIS HOME PROVIDES THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY ALL THAT MAKES DECATUR SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,284 (+4.4%)
$97,360 + $137,960
$235,320
2024
$3,146 (−44.8%)
$97,360 + $137,960
$235,320
2023
$5,700 (+75.9%)
$97,360 + $130,880
$228,240
2022
$3,240 (−8.0%)
$97,360 + $94,880
$192,240
2021
$3,522 (+14.0%)
$40,000 + $134,080
$174,080
2020
$3,090 (+18.0%)
$40,000 + $134,080
$174,080
2019
$2,618 (+9.3%)
$40,000 + $140,200
$180,200
2018
$2,394 (−20.9%)
$40,000 + $117,920
$157,920
2017
$3,027 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $117,920
$157,920
2016
$2,830 (+3.9%)
$40,000 + $126,800
$166,800
2014
$2,725
$48,040 + $110,640
$158,680
2013
$2,727 (+296.2%)
$48,048 + $90,912
$138,960
2012
$688 (−77.0%)
$81,040 + $57,920
$138,960
2011
$2,993 (+384.0%)
$48,000 + $90,960
$138,960
2010
$618 (+13.2%)
$53,412 + $85,548
$138,960
2008
$546
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,545
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,545
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 145
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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