Picture perfect home with exquisitely landscaped front garden in premier City of Decatur location! This beautifully maintained 1938 home offers an abundance of natural light, large elegant rooms and a delightful screened back porch which instills tranquility and calm upon entering. Gracious Floorplan features living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large kitchen with island and sep prep sink, separate office or library and bedroom at rear of home that allows for easy access to hall bath. Upstairs has three bedrooms and hall bath. Unfinished basement provides for ample storage and features granite foundation. Many charming period details but at the same time this lovely home boasts recent system updates. Fantastic natural back yard. Short stroll through tree-lined neighborhood to Decatur Square, coffee and all the best restaurants, shops and cultural events!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathleen Sickeler• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Melody Bray• Solid Source Realty
Source:FMLS #6922890
Redfin Estimate
$862,327
$147K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 23% higher than the average sale price ($701K) of 5 comparable homes.
Picture perfect home with exquisitely landscaped front garden in premier City of Decatur location! This beautifully maintained 1938 home offers an abundance of natural light, large elegant rooms and a delightful screened back porch which instills tranquility and calm upon entering. Gracious Floorplan features living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large kitchen with island and sep prep sink, separate office or library and bedroom at rear of home that allows for easy access to hall bath. Upstairs has three bedrooms and hall bath. Unfinished basement provides for ample storage and features granite foundation. Many charming period details but at the same time this lovely home boasts recent system updates. Fantastic natural back yard. Short stroll through tree-lined neighborhood to Decatur Square, coffee and all the best restaurants, shops and cultural events!
Public Records
Mar 6, 1992
Sold
$169,900
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 1984
Sold
$82,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,340 (−9.6%)
$107,360 + $212,920
$320,280
2024
$12,544 (+6.3%)
$107,360 + $212,920
$320,280
2023
$11,805 (+14.1%)
$107,360 + $194,440
$301,800
2022
$10,342 (−47.7%)
$88,160 + $174,840
$263,000
2021
$19,773 (+107.6%)
$44,000 + $180,120
$224,120
2020
$9,524 (+5.6%)
$44,000 + $180,120
$224,120
2019
$9,022 (+3.1%)
$44,000 + $162,560
$206,560
2018
$8,749 (−3.6%)
$44,000 + $160,480
$204,480
2017
$9,074 (+84.8%)
$44,000 + $160,480
$204,480
2016
$4,911 (+21.4%)
$44,000 + $142,600
$186,600
2014
$4,045 (−0.3%)
$32,920 + $148,880
$181,800
2013
$4,056 (+390.0%)
$52,852 + $100,628
$153,480
2012
$828 (−81.0%)
$89,120 + $64,360
$153,480
2011
$4,355 (+477.8%)
$52,800 + $100,680
$153,480
2010
$754 (+11.4%)
$53,996 + $99,484
$153,480
2008
$676
Tax history for 461 Nelson Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,340 (−9.6%)
$107,360 + $212,920
$320,280
2024
$12,544 (+6.3%)
$107,360 + $212,920
$320,280
2023
$11,805 (+14.1%)
$107,360 + $194,440
$301,800
2022
$10,342 (−47.7%)
$88,160 + $174,840
$263,000
2021
$19,773 (+107.6%)
$44,000 + $180,120
$224,120
2020
$9,524 (+5.6%)
$44,000 + $180,120
$224,120
2019
$9,022 (+3.1%)
$44,000 + $162,560
$206,560
2018
$8,749 (−3.6%)
$44,000 + $160,480
$204,480
2017
$9,074 (+84.8%)
$44,000 + $160,480
$204,480
2016
$4,911 (+21.4%)
$44,000 + $142,600
$186,600
2014
$4,045 (−0.3%)
$32,920 + $148,880
$181,800
2013
$4,056 (+390.0%)
$52,852 + $100,628
$153,480
2012
$828 (−81.0%)
$89,120 + $64,360
$153,480
2011
$4,355 (+477.8%)
$52,800 + $100,680
$153,480
2010
$754 (+11.4%)
$53,996 + $99,484
$153,480
2008
$676
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,009
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 04 121
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer, Range Hood
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Solid Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
Directions: From the Nelson Ferry/West Ponce de Leon light (at the post office) take Nelson Ferry Road to 461 on right hand side.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Public Transportation, Near Trails/Greenway, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,009
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 04 121
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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Lifestyle
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