Back on market after buyer's financing fell through. Impeccably maintained 2nd floor condo with open living area, private deck/balcony, and spacious master suite with 2 large closets. Kitchen updated with stainless steel appliances and open to dining and living areas. Living room features wood flooring, gas log fireplace, built-in shelving, great natural light and access to private balcony with new floor decking, wooded view, and large storage closet for bikes, etc. New carpet in bedrooms, fresh paint throughout, and newer HVAC (2017). Minutes from Emory, CDC, Dekalb Medical Ctr & expressways. Convenient to the PATH & close to restaurants, retail, Medlock Park & Downtown Decatur. NOTE: Rental permits are available in this community as the cap is not currently met.
CondoProperty Type
1986Year Built
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CHARLEY CORKRAN• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Bought with HOLLY COPELAND• DeGolian Realty
Source:FMLS #7280137
Redfin Estimate
$264,012
$6,362 since sold in November 2023$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 14.7% lower than the average sale price ($309K) of 6 comparable homes.
Back on market after buyer's financing fell through. Impeccably maintained 2nd floor condo with open living area, private deck/balcony, and spacious master suite with 2 large closets. Kitchen updated with stainless steel appliances and open to dining and living areas. Living room features wood flooring, gas log fireplace, built-in shelving, great natural light and access to private balcony with new floor decking, wooded view, and large storage closet for bikes, etc. New carpet in bedrooms, fresh paint throughout, and newer HVAC (2017). Minutes from Emory, CDC, Dekalb Medical Ctr & expressways. Convenient to the PATH & close to restaurants, retail, Medlock Park & Downtown Decatur. NOTE: Rental permits are available in this community as the cap is not currently met.
Public Records
Jul 12, 2000
Sold
$148,800
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1988
Sold
$75,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1987
Sold
$630,000
$492/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (+3.6%)
$20,000 + $86,920
$106,920
2024
$4,556 (−3.9%)
$20,000 + $86,920
$106,920
2023
$4,741 (+54.8%)
$19,760 + $83,280
$103,040
2022
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2021
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2020
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2019
$3,063 (+60.8%)
$17,200 + $52,040
$69,240
2018
$1,905 (+2.5%)
$17,200 + $25,560
$42,760
2017
$1,858 (−13.3%)
$17,200 + $25,560
$42,760
2016
$2,143 (−8.6%)
$17,200 + $30,760
$47,960
2014
$2,344 (−0.1%)
$17,200 + $34,400
$51,600
2013
$2,347 (−0.1%)
$17,200 + $34,040
$51,240
2012
$2,350 (−9.0%)
$17,200 + $34,040
$51,240
2011
$2,582 (+10.7%)
$16,280 + $41,280
$57,560
2010
$2,332 (+2.0%)
$14,400 + $43,160
$57,560
2008
$2,286
Tax history for 481 Sherman Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (+3.6%)
$20,000 + $86,920
$106,920
2024
$4,556 (−3.9%)
$20,000 + $86,920
$106,920
2023
$4,741 (+54.8%)
$19,760 + $83,280
$103,040
2022
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2021
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2020
$3,063
$14,540 + $54,700
$69,240
2019
$3,063 (+60.8%)
$17,200 + $52,040
$69,240
2018
$1,905 (+2.5%)
$17,200 + $25,560
$42,760
2017
$1,858 (−13.3%)
$17,200 + $25,560
$42,760
2016
$2,143 (−8.6%)
$17,200 + $30,760
$47,960
2014
$2,344 (−0.1%)
$17,200 + $34,400
$51,600
2013
$2,347 (−0.1%)
$17,200 + $34,040
$51,240
2012
$2,350 (−9.0%)
$17,200 + $34,040
$51,240
2011
$2,582 (+10.7%)
$16,280 + $41,280
$57,560
2010
$2,332 (+2.0%)
$14,400 + $43,160
$57,560
2008
$2,286
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1986
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 051 21 028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
MR-2
Medium Density Residential-2 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the MR-2 (Medium Density Residential-2) District is as follows: To encourage primarily residential, planned developments that allow accessory retail, office, institutional, and civic uses; To provide for residential neighborhoods with a mix of single-family and multi-family housing types that maintain harmony of scale, intensity, and design with surrounding development; To provide for connectivity of streets and communities and reduce the dependence on automobile uses by increasing the ease of movement and opportunities for alternative modes of travel; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan; To provide districts that allow appropriate development transitions within the edges and transitional areas of the Town Center and Regional Center character areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Mixed use
Library
Museum / gallery
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Tile Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Front Entry
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Ownership: Condominium
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: NORTH DECATUR COURTYARDS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE TWO UNIT 212A
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 45
HOA Information
Association Fee: $275
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Termite, Water
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Clairmont and North Decatur Roads, continue east on North Decatur and turn right into The Courtyards.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1998
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 051 21 028
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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