Circa 1905 Historic landmark home of Coca Cola Chemist Dr. King. We were temporarily off the market improving the rear porch/mudroom so take a fresh look. Chef's kitchen in Airy restoration with heart pine floors 4 restored fireplaces. 12 foot ceiling, grand foyer and light-filled living room, banquet-sized dining room. Open keeping room with kitchen. massive front Master with second bedroom connected. Central dog trot hall, includes custom library, and cool mud-room feature, spacious back deck overlooking huge backyard. Corner lot l 18ft. ceiling attic. Character!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with KATHRYN GODWIN• Adams Realtors
Source:FMLS #5765069
Redfin Estimate
$1,123,105
$418K since sold in June 2017$22K since July
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This home's estimate is 38.9% higher than the average sale price ($808K) of 6 comparable homes.
Circa 1905 Historic landmark home of Coca Cola Chemist Dr. King. Chef's kitchen in Airy restoration with heart pine floors 4 restored fireplaces. 12 foot ceiling, grand foyer and light-filled living room, banquet-sized dining room. Open keeping room with kitchen. Old Lake Burton-styled teen suite (2 br) + massive front Master with second bedroom connected. Central dog trot hall, includes custom library, and cool mud-room feature, spacious back deck overlooking huge backyard. Corner lot with loads of potential 18ft. ceiling attic. Loads of character, +++Location.
FMLS #5765069
Jun 29, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$294/sq ft
May 15, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 8, 2017
Relisted
—
Mar 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Feb 25, 2017
Relisted
—
Feb 22, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2016
Listed
$739,000
$308/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1994
Sold
$178,100
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 1991
Sold
$149,500
$62/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1989
Sold
$125,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1982
Sold
$71,600
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1982
Sold
$71,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,786 (+10.3%)
$98,120 + $290,000
$388,120
2024
$15,221 (−0.8%)
$98,120 + $290,000
$388,120
2023
$15,349 (+10.1%)
$88,320 + $263,120
$351,440
2022
$13,936 (+3.1%)
$86,760 + $226,360
$313,120
2021
$13,513 (+10.4%)
$29,200 + $262,800
$292,000
2020
$12,246 (+4.7%)
$29,200 + $262,800
$292,000
2019
$11,693 (−4.9%)
$33,760 + $274,320
$308,080
2018
$12,300 (+32.4%)
$31,760 + $250,240
$282,000
2017
$9,291 (+90.9%)
$31,760 + $250,240
$282,000
2016
$4,867 (+27.0%)
$33,760 + $175,800
$209,560
2014
$3,832 (−0.9%)
$33,760 + $157,600
$191,360
2013
$3,867 (−6.8%)
$33,740 + $112,340
$146,080
2011
$4,151 (+480.4%)
$33,640 + $112,440
$146,080
2010
$715 (+11.8%)
$33,640 + $112,440
$146,080
2008
$640
Tax history for 506 S Candler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,786 (+10.3%)
$98,120 + $290,000
$388,120
2024
$15,221 (−0.8%)
$98,120 + $290,000
$388,120
2023
$15,349 (+10.1%)
$88,320 + $263,120
$351,440
2022
$13,936 (+3.1%)
$86,760 + $226,360
$313,120
2021
$13,513 (+10.4%)
$29,200 + $262,800
$292,000
2020
$12,246 (+4.7%)
$29,200 + $262,800
$292,000
2019
$11,693 (−4.9%)
$33,760 + $274,320
$308,080
2018
$12,300 (+32.4%)
$31,760 + $250,240
$282,000
2017
$9,291 (+90.9%)
$31,760 + $250,240
$282,000
2016
$4,867 (+27.0%)
$33,760 + $175,800
$209,560
2014
$3,832 (−0.9%)
$33,760 + $157,600
$191,360
2013
$3,867 (−6.8%)
$33,740 + $112,340
$146,080
2011
$4,151 (+480.4%)
$33,640 + $112,440
$146,080
2010
$715 (+11.8%)
$33,640 + $112,440
$146,080
2008
$640
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,540
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 01 118
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: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room,Kitchen Island,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Other
Directions: From Agness Scott college go South on South Candler to corner of Bucher.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,540
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 01 118
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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