Charming cottage home with inviting front porch. Idyllic neighborhood a short walk to downtown Decatur. Soaring vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace in family room. Kitchen opens to family room and formal dining room. Owners suite with full bath. Two additional bedrooms on main with a renovated bath. Finished terrace level bonus room-perfect for game room, media or separate den. Plus an office/bedroom with private entry. Possible bath addition. Recent updates include furnace, vinyl windows, paint and roof. Hardwoods entire 1st floor. Level back yard with privacy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Butler• Relocation Realty, Inc.
Bought with MATT N SMITH• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Source:FMLS #6084563
Redfin Estimate
$727,879
$229K since sold in November 2018$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($671K) of 6 comparable homes.
Soft Contemporary, close in Decatur. Fabulous Great Room with Cathedral ceiling and fireplace. L-Shaped Dining Room; Updated Kitchen; 3 Bedrooms 2 Bath on Main. Downstairs Rec Room & 2 Additional Rooms. Private Yard. Greart Price, location & property.
FMLS #5639350
Apr 22, 2016
Price Changed
$429,000
$218/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Sold
$429,000
$218/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
$450,000
$229/sq ft
Feb 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 25, 2016
Listed
$450,000
$229/sq ft
Soft Contemporary, close in Decatur. Fabulous Great Room with Cathedral ceiling and fireplace. L-Shaped Dining Room; Updated Kitchen; 3 Bedrooms 2 Bath on Main. Downstairs Rec Room & 2 Additional Rooms. Private Yard. Great Price, location & property.
Public Records
Sep 4, 1987
Sold
$107,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,824 (+166,434.5%)
$97,360 + $186,360
$283,720
2024
$7 (−99.9%)
$97,360 + $186,360
$283,720
2023
$10,369 (+6.6%)
$97,360 + $169,960
$267,320
2022
$9,732 (−47.3%)
$97,360 + $131,920
$229,280
2021
$18,466 (+102.9%)
$40,000 + $169,160
$209,160
2020
$9,099 (−15.9%)
$40,000 + $169,160
$209,160
2019
$10,825 (+34.9%)
$40,000 + $156,720
$196,720
2018
$8,028 (−2.4%)
$40,000 + $141,440
$181,440
2017
$8,221 (+107.4%)
$40,000 + $141,440
$181,440
2016
$3,964 (+46.4%)
$48,040 + $73,480
$121,520
2014
$2,707 (−0.2%)
$48,040 + $112,080
$160,120
2013
$2,713 (+432.2%)
$48,000 + $53,280
$101,280
2012
$510 (−83.7%)
$81,040 + $41,680
$122,720
2011
$3,122 (+569.1%)
$48,000 + $64,200
$112,200
2010
$467 (+45.8%)
$45,687 + $66,513
$112,200
2008
$320
Tax history for 457 Nelson Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,824 (+166,434.5%)
$97,360 + $186,360
$283,720
2024
$7 (−99.9%)
$97,360 + $186,360
$283,720
2023
$10,369 (+6.6%)
$97,360 + $169,960
$267,320
2022
$9,732 (−47.3%)
$97,360 + $131,920
$229,280
2021
$18,466 (+102.9%)
$40,000 + $169,160
$209,160
2020
$9,099 (−15.9%)
$40,000 + $169,160
$209,160
2019
$10,825 (+34.9%)
$40,000 + $156,720
$196,720
2018
$8,028 (−2.4%)
$40,000 + $141,440
$181,440
2017
$8,221 (+107.4%)
$40,000 + $141,440
$181,440
2016
$3,964 (+46.4%)
$48,040 + $73,480
$121,520
2014
$2,707 (−0.2%)
$48,040 + $112,080
$160,120
2013
$2,713 (+432.2%)
$48,000 + $53,280
$101,280
2012
$510 (−83.7%)
$81,040 + $41,680
$122,720
2011
$3,122 (+569.1%)
$48,000 + $64,200
$112,200
2010
$467 (+45.8%)
$45,687 + $66,513
$112,200
2008
$320
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,264
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 120
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: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den, Game Room, Media Room, Office, Workshop
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Go West on W Ponce de Leon from courthouse then right onto Nelson Ferry Road. Home is . 4 miles on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 04 120
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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