Handyman Special - 3 bed/1 bath brick bungalow walking distance to downtown Decatur. Hardwood floors, brick fireplace, built-ins, original antique doors. Home needs updating throughout but solid bones. Possible attic expansion. Perfect for 1st time buyer or investor. Will Qualify for FHA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Andrew Malone• Brookhaven Realty, Inc.
Bought with Andrew Malone• Brookhaven Realty, Inc.
Source:FMLS #4016445
Redfin Estimate
$604,593
$42K since sold in April 2022$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($639K) of 6 comparable homes.
Handyman Special - 3 bed/1 bath brick bungalow walking distance to downtown Decatur. Hardwood floors, brick fireplace, built-ins, original antique doors. Home needs updating throughout but solid bones. Possible attic expansion. Perfect for 1st time buyer or investor. Will Qualify for FHA!
Public Records
Apr 8, 2010
Sold
$210,000
$181/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Feb 16, 2010
Price Changed
$260,000
$224/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 1979
Sold
$45,400
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1978
Sold
$34,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,376 (−44.1%)
$97,360 + $177,320
$274,680
2024
$11,399 (−7.4%)
$97,360 + $177,320
$274,680
2023
$12,310 (+33.4%)
$97,360 + $162,280
$259,640
2022
$9,226 (−38.7%)
$92,520 + $87,880
$180,400
2021
$15,047 (+78.9%)
$38,000 + $112,720
$150,720
2020
$8,410 (+5.0%)
$38,000 + $112,720
$150,720
2019
$8,006 (+9.0%)
$38,000 + $110,920
$148,920
2018
$7,347 (+26.9%)
$38,000 + $103,400
$141,400
2017
$5,791 (+34.6%)
$38,000 + $103,400
$141,400
2016
$4,303 (+20.4%)
$38,000 + $81,400
$119,400
2014
$3,574 (+12.4%)
$45,640 + $93,840
$139,480
2013
$3,179 (+130.0%)
$45,644 + $63,796
$109,440
2012
$1,382 (−63.1%)
$76,960 + $32,480
$109,440
2011
$3,743 (+213.5%)
$45,600 + $63,840
$109,440
2010
$1,194 (+159.5%)
$46,501 + $62,939
$109,440
2008
$460
Tax history for 440 Nelson Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,376 (−44.1%)
$97,360 + $177,320
$274,680
2024
$11,399 (−7.4%)
$97,360 + $177,320
$274,680
2023
$12,310 (+33.4%)
$97,360 + $162,280
$259,640
2022
$9,226 (−38.7%)
$92,520 + $87,880
$180,400
2021
$15,047 (+78.9%)
$38,000 + $112,720
$150,720
2020
$8,410 (+5.0%)
$38,000 + $112,720
$150,720
2019
$8,006 (+9.0%)
$38,000 + $110,920
$148,920
2018
$7,347 (+26.9%)
$38,000 + $103,400
$141,400
2017
$5,791 (+34.6%)
$38,000 + $103,400
$141,400
2016
$4,303 (+20.4%)
$38,000 + $81,400
$119,400
2014
$3,574 (+12.4%)
$45,640 + $93,840
$139,480
2013
$3,179 (+130.0%)
$45,644 + $63,796
$109,440
2012
$1,382 (−63.1%)
$76,960 + $32,480
$109,440
2011
$3,743 (+213.5%)
$45,600 + $63,840
$109,440
2010
$1,194 (+159.5%)
$46,501 + $62,939
$109,440
2008
$460
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 580
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PONCE DE LEON HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,160
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,160
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,160
Building Sq. Ft: 2,320
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 288
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2
Depth Footage: 171
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 04 133
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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