Classic Decatur Old Brick Cottage on most desirable tree-canopied "sidewalk stroll to the Square!" street in Westchester City School of Excellence! Traditional style with wonderful charm. Dutch Door keeping kitchen walks out to private backyard flat and sunny. Bathrooms have some updates and each of four bedrooms are substantial. Enjoy the feel of traditional Decatur or Re-Imagine this well-sited home in hot hot West side of City of Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by Jenny Alms• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Josh Hooper• Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
Source:FMLS #6098234
Redfin Estimate
$789,191
$230K since sold in March 2019$2,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($712K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic Decatur Old Brick Cottage on most desirable tree-canopied "sidewalk stroll to the Square!" street in Westchester City School of Excellence! Traditional style with wonderful charm. Dutch Door keeping kitchen walks out to private backyard flat and sunny. Bathrooms have some updates and each of four bedrooms are substantial. Enjoy the feel of traditional Decatur or Re-Imagine this well-sited home in hot hot West side of City of Decatur.
Public Records
Apr 30, 2012
Sold
$440,000
$219/sq ft
FMLS #4328955
May 1, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 23, 2012
Sold
$440,000
$219/sq ft
Mar 29, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2012
Listed
$475,000
$236/sq ft
Updated Traditional home + Prime location on one of Decatur's favorite tree-canopied streets. Sidewalk stroll to park, pool & pubs + new appliances & granite in original charm kit. W/ Dutch Door Sunny keeping area and view of Garden-styled backyard with parking pavillion. Huge dining room with built-in corner cabs. Traditional Living room with fireplace flanked by built-ins, Front Hall with pretty stairwell and Jeffersonian wood parquet floor.New pottery barn bath + Big teen-sized bedrooms up and hall bath . 4th bedroorm makes good office/guest room on main floor.
Public Records
Jul 31, 2000
Sold
$315,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1993
Sold
$180,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,952 (+0.3%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2024
$10,919 (−34.2%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2023
$16,588 (+67.7%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2022
$9,894 (−47.0%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2021
$18,664 (+117.3%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2020
$8,588 (+93.2%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2019
$4,444 (−38.2%)
$40,000 + $138,520
$178,520
2018
$7,194 (−10.2%)
$40,000 + $121,280
$161,280
2017
$8,009 (+75.3%)
$40,000 + $121,280
$161,280
2016
$4,570 (+4.0%)
$40,000 + $124,280
$164,280
2014
$4,393 (−23.4%)
$48,040 + $118,280
$166,320
2013
$5,737 (+655.1%)
$48,048 + $114,592
$162,640
2012
$760 (−83.0%)
$81,040 + $81,600
$162,640
2011
$4,461 (+543.6%)
$48,000 + $114,640
$162,640
2010
$693 (+38.7%)
$111,716 + $50,924
$162,640
2008
$500
Tax history for 456 Nelson Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,952 (+0.3%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2024
$10,919 (−34.2%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2023
$16,588 (+67.7%)
$97,600 + $163,120
$260,720
2022
$9,894 (−47.0%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2021
$18,664 (+117.3%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2020
$8,588 (+93.2%)
$40,000 + $169,960
$209,960
2019
$4,444 (−38.2%)
$40,000 + $138,520
$178,520
2018
$7,194 (−10.2%)
$40,000 + $121,280
$161,280
2017
$8,009 (+75.3%)
$40,000 + $121,280
$161,280
2016
$4,570 (+4.0%)
$40,000 + $124,280
$164,280
2014
$4,393 (−23.4%)
$48,040 + $118,280
$166,320
2013
$5,737 (+655.1%)
$48,048 + $114,592
$162,640
2012
$760 (−83.0%)
$81,040 + $81,600
$162,640
2011
$4,461 (+543.6%)
$48,000 + $114,640
$162,640
2010
$693 (+38.7%)
$111,716 + $50,924
$162,640
2008
$500
*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
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,165
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 129
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower