You have passed by this home for many years & thought to yourself, "If that house is ever for sale I'm going to buy it!" Well now is your opportunity. This beautiful Colonial Revival home designed & built by famed architect William J. Sayward is on the market. It needs some work but you can live comfortably by doing relatively minimal work or put additional effort in to make it the envy of all your friends. The house is on a corner lot of approximately one-half acre & has a park-like backyard. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, separate living room, separate dining room, den, study, a gracious entry & the best part... City of Decatur & all it has to offer: schools, restaurants, transportation (Decatur & Avondale Marta stations are close by). Welcome home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JAMES M JARBOE• Atlanta Communities
Bought with NANCY J KOUTNIK• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #6630252
Redfin Estimate
$979,457
$329K since sold in November 2019$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($961K) of 6 comparable homes.
You have passed by this home for many years & thought to yourself, "If that house is ever for sale I'm going to buy it!" Well now is your opportunity. This beautiful Colonial Revival home designed & built by famed architect William J. Sayward is on the market. It needs some work but you can live comfortably by doing relatively minimal work or put additional effort in to make it the envy of all your friends. The house is on a corner lot of approximately one-half acre & has a park-like backyard. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, separate living room, separate dining room, den, study, a gracious entry & the best part... City of Decatur & all it has to offer: schools, restaurants, transportation (Decatur & Avondale Marta stations are close by). Welcome home.
Public Records
Jun 16, 1990
Sold
$125,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 1989
Sold
$50,200
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1981
Sold
$95,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,269 (+0.8%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2024
$9,196 (−47.0%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2023
$17,350 (+59.6%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2022
$10,872 (−50.6%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2021
$22,004 (+67.4%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2020
$13,147 (+209.8%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2019
$4,243 (+1.8%)
$43,800 + $179,680
$223,480
2018
$4,170 (−7.3%)
$38,280 + $171,840
$210,120
2017
$4,500 (−3.9%)
$38,280 + $171,840
$210,120
2016
$4,684 (+22.8%)
$35,120 + $156,600
$191,720
2014
$3,813 (−0.2%)
$35,120 + $158,800
$193,920
2013
$3,821 (+342.1%)
$35,104 + $124,776
$159,880
2012
$864 (−79.2%)
$99,640 + $60,240
$159,880
2011
$4,161 (+428.8%)
$35,160 + $124,720
$159,880
2010
$787 (+11.2%)
$35,160 + $124,720
$159,880
2008
$708
Tax history for 403 S Candler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,269 (+0.8%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2024
$9,196 (−47.0%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2023
$17,350 (+59.6%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2022
$10,872 (−50.6%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2021
$22,004 (+67.4%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2020
$13,147 (+209.8%)
$43,800 + $168,000
$211,800
2019
$4,243 (+1.8%)
$43,800 + $179,680
$223,480
2018
$4,170 (−7.3%)
$38,280 + $171,840
$210,120
2017
$4,500 (−3.9%)
$38,280 + $171,840
$210,120
2016
$4,684 (+22.8%)
$35,120 + $156,600
$191,720
2014
$3,813 (−0.2%)
$35,120 + $158,800
$193,920
2013
$3,821 (+342.1%)
$35,104 + $124,776
$159,880
2012
$864 (−79.2%)
$99,640 + $60,240
$159,880
2011
$4,161 (+428.8%)
$35,160 + $124,720
$159,880
2010
$787 (+11.2%)
$35,160 + $124,720
$159,880
2008
$708
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
21,780
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,151
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 01 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 2, 2024.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Entrance Foyer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: 2 blocks south of Agnes Scott College at corner of S. Candler & E. Hancock.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,151
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 01 006
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 2, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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