Prime Location on a quiet neighborhood street in City of Decatur, priced right! Welcome home to this charming 3 BR/2 BA, two story cottage with newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and brand new carpets. Enjoy outdoor life from the lovely front landscaping as you approach the front door to the spacious fenced backyard. Relax and entertain in the large living room with brick fireplace. This living room space opens into a separate dining room that connects via hallway to the warm and bright kitchen with Santa Fe style tile floors, an abundance of cabinet space and sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a versatile bonus room—an ideal sanctuary for a cute nursery, home office, or cozy reading retreat. The expansive, unfinished stone basement offers remarkable potential - a rare canvas for your vision, complete with a second fireplace where you can design your project room, media room, workout room and extra storage. Access to washer and dryer is also here. Walkable to parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants, retail and Marta. Easy access to CDC, Emory and Agnes Scott College. Professional photos will be uploaded by Thursday afternoon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$353Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dammann Team• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Shannon Dammann Downs• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Contact: 404-564-5560
Bought with Annie Paschal• Cornerstone Real Estate Partners, LLC
Source:FMLS #7751759
Redfin Estimate
$753,108
$128K since sold in May 2026$22K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($677K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $3,043 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 449 Nelson Ferry Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10731711
May 18, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$353/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$625,000
$353/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$625,000
$353/sq ft
Prime Location on a quiet neighborhood street in City of Decatur, priced right! Welcome home to this charming 3 BR/2 BA, two story cottage with newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and brand new carpets. Enjoy outdoor life from the lovely front landscaping as you approach the front door to the spacious fenced backyard. Relax and entertain in the large living room with brick fireplace. This living room space opens into a separate dining room that connects via hallway to the warm and bright kitchen with Santa Fe style tile floors, an abundance of cabinet space and sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a versatile bonus room-an ideal sanctuary for a cute nursery, home office, or cozy reading retreat. The expansive, unfinished stone basement offers remarkable potential - a rare canvas for your vision, complete with a second fireplace where you can design your project room, media room, workout room and extra storage. Access to washer and dryer is also here. Walkable to parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants, retail and Marta. Easy access to CDC, Emory and Agnes Scott College.
FMLS #7751759
May 15, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$353/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$625,000
$353/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$625,000
$353/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jun 7, 2010
Price Changed
$399,000
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2006
Sold
$285,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,232 (+5.0%)
$97,360 + $124,120
$221,480
2024
$8,795 (−46.4%)
$97,360 + $124,120
$221,480
2023
$16,400 (+127.5%)
$97,360 + $114,400
$211,760
2022
$7,209 (−46.6%)
$97,360 + $77,000
$174,360
2021
$13,511 (+88.5%)
$40,000 + $112,440
$152,440
2020
$7,169 (+6.8%)
$40,000 + $112,440
$152,440
2019
$6,713 (+8.5%)
$40,000 + $113,600
$153,600
2018
$6,190 (+7.6%)
$40,000 + $105,920
$145,920
2017
$5,750 (+58.5%)
$40,000 + $105,920
$145,920
2016
$3,628 (+12.9%)
$40,000 + $95,680
$135,680
2014
$3,214 (−0.2%)
$48,040 + $94,160
$142,200
2013
$3,222 (+489.9%)
$48,048 + $75,952
$124,000
2012
$546 (−84.0%)
$81,040 + $42,960
$124,000
2011
$3,407 (+583.3%)
$48,000 + $76,000
$124,000
2010
$499 (+14.4%)
$49,012 + $74,988
$124,000
2008
$436
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,192
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Upper Level Full Baths: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Atlanta, take Ponce de Leon Avenue toward Decatur. Stay left at the split to continue onto Scott Boulevard. Turn right onto Nelson Ferry Road near the Venetian Pool.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,192
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 04 118
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
60/100 Somewhat Walkable45/100 Some transit75/100 Very bikeable
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
Provided by GreatSchools
Local insights from Redfin agents
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