VINTAGE 1915 COTTAGE, WALK TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR, SURROUNDED BY LOVELY GARDENS, SCREENED IN FRONT PORCH, 3 FIREPLACES.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1993
Sold
$98,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1980
Sold
$37,500
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,974 (+18.9%)
$53,160 + $142,560
$195,720
2024
$9,228 (−33.5%)
$53,160 + $142,560
$195,720
2023
$13,888 (+67.8%)
$53,160 + $115,720
$168,880
2022
$8,274 (−30.7%)
$51,040 + $102,960
$154,000
2021
$11,935 (+95.0%)
$20,360 + $112,560
$132,920
2020
$6,121 (+8.0%)
$20,360 + $112,560
$132,920
2019
$5,670 (+12.5%)
$20,360 + $108,920
$129,280
2018
$5,038 (+53.0%)
$20,360 + $97,480
$117,840
2017
$3,293 (+65.8%)
$20,360 + $97,480
$117,840
2016
$1,987 (−13.9%)
$18,986 + $51,334
$70,320
2014
$2,308 (−1.1%)
$35,720 + $76,320
$112,040
2013
$2,333 (+429.1%)
$35,736 + $49,984
$85,720
2012
$441 (−83.7%)
$68,680 + $17,040
$85,720
2011
$2,709 (+512.2%)
$35,720 + $57,920
$93,640
2010
$443 (+41.1%)
$35,720 + $57,920
$93,640
2008
$314
Tax history for 503 Drexel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,974 (+18.9%)
$53,160 + $142,560
$195,720
2024
$9,228 (−33.5%)
$53,160 + $142,560
$195,720
2023
$13,888 (+67.8%)
$53,160 + $115,720
$168,880
2022
$8,274 (−30.7%)
$51,040 + $102,960
$154,000
2021
$11,935 (+95.0%)
$20,360 + $112,560
$132,920
2020
$6,121 (+8.0%)
$20,360 + $112,560
$132,920
2019
$5,670 (+12.5%)
$20,360 + $108,920
$129,280
2018
$5,038 (+53.0%)
$20,360 + $97,480
$117,840
2017
$3,293 (+65.8%)
$20,360 + $97,480
$117,840
2016
$1,987 (−13.9%)
$18,986 + $51,334
$70,320
2014
$2,308 (−1.1%)
$35,720 + $76,320
$112,040
2013
$2,333 (+429.1%)
$35,736 + $49,984
$85,720
2012
$441 (−83.7%)
$68,680 + $17,040
$85,720
2011
$2,709 (+512.2%)
$35,720 + $57,920
$93,640
2010
$443 (+41.1%)
$35,720 + $57,920
$93,640
2008
$314
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LENOX PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,146
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,146
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,146
Building Sq. Ft: 2,292
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 546
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,663
Legal Lot Number: 121
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.13
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,146
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 158
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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