Charming Decatur ranch on acre+ shaded lot! New flooring & various improvements throughout! *Nice, open floor plan* *Large kitchen w/breakfast area* *Huge screened porch* *Breathtaking, serene back yard w/mature landscaping* *2 out-buildings for extra storage* Incredible space for the price! Some updates complete -- bring your additional renovation/expansion ideas! Easy access to interstates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RICK HALE• Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
Bought with WILLIAM F MEALOR• Mealor and Company
Source:FMLS #5036318
Redfin Estimate
$180,999
$141K since sold in December 2012$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 14.2% lower than the average sale price ($211K) of 5 comparable homes.
ACRE+ SHADED LOT! NEW FLOORING & VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS! *NICE, OPEN FLR PLN* *LG KIT W/BFAST AREA* *HUGE SCRND PORCH* *BREATHTAKING, SERENE BKYD* BRING RENOV IDEAS!
GAMLS #3157479
Mar 2, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 3, 2011
Listed
$59,900
$41/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jul 1, 2010
Price Changed
$89,500
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,331 (+0.2%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2024
$3,326 (+29.1%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2023
$2,577 (+1.7%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2022
$2,533 (+25.6%)
$4,080 + $45,600
$49,680
2021
$2,017 (+24.5%)
$4,080 + $33,840
$37,920
2020
$1,621 (−0.5%)
$4,080 + $33,840
$37,920
2019
$1,629 (−3.0%)
$4,080 + $25,000
$29,080
2018
$1,680 (+28.2%)
$4,080 + $26,080
$30,160
2017
$1,311 (+4.7%)
$4,080 + $26,080
$30,160
2016
$1,252 (−6.6%)
$4,080 + $16,280
$20,360
2014
$1,340 (+82.6%)
$4,080 + $12,000
$16,080
2013
$734
$4,080 + $4,320
$8,400
2012
$734 (−21.0%)
$4,080 + $4,320
$8,400
2011
$929 (−41.3%)
$6,880 + $6,080
$12,960
2010
$1,582 (−32.4%)
$15,395 + $15,261
$30,656
2008
$2,339
Tax history for 4290 Mercer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,331 (+0.2%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2024
$3,326 (+29.1%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2023
$2,577 (+1.7%)
$3,931 + $61,589
$65,520
2022
$2,533 (+25.6%)
$4,080 + $45,600
$49,680
2021
$2,017 (+24.5%)
$4,080 + $33,840
$37,920
2020
$1,621 (−0.5%)
$4,080 + $33,840
$37,920
2019
$1,629 (−3.0%)
$4,080 + $25,000
$29,080
2018
$1,680 (+28.2%)
$4,080 + $26,080
$30,160
2017
$1,311 (+4.7%)
$4,080 + $26,080
$30,160
2016
$1,252 (−6.6%)
$4,080 + $16,280
$20,360
2014
$1,340 (+82.6%)
$4,080 + $12,000
$16,080
2013
$734
$4,080 + $4,320
$8,400
2012
$734 (−21.0%)
$4,080 + $4,320
$8,400
2011
$929 (−41.3%)
$6,880 + $6,080
$12,960
2010
$1,582 (−32.4%)
$15,395 + $15,261
$30,656
2008
$2,339
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.46 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,473
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 195 08 055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Laminate Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Dekalb - Other
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: I-285 to Glenwood Rd, exit east. Take left on Covington Hwy, then right on Mercer Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,473
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 195 08 055
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Rowland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
1/10
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