In the Oakhurst pocket of the City of Decatur lives and breathes a true 1920’s brick bungalow. The beautiful home includes a period-perfect & inviting, covered front sitting porch, incredible 1920‘s high ceilings and gorgeous, original & refinished hardwood floors. She was born before all of us and built to last and be home to many generations of people, pets, and memories. You will enter into the ballroom sized family room, with a gorgeous brick fireplace and delight in the natural light; jump up and try to touch these ceilings and land gracefully on these gorgeous wood floors. In succession, on the left side of the home is the family room, which enters into the formidable dining room which enters into the kitchen. The dining room, which was used for most everything except formal dining, can also seat 12+ of your favorite people if you are prone to dinner parties! The kitchen, which is move-in ready, but also ready for your personal touch, fits two cooks and has ample storage, cabinets and counter space for whipping up yumminess. On the right side of both the dining and family rooms is access to the hallway that takes you to two spacious secondary bedrooms, with great closet space, the hallway bathroom and the primary ensuite. The primary has a tub/shower combo and side by side closets. One of the closets opens up to stairs to the unfinished attic, which the previous owners used as the largest walk-in closet we have ever seen! This same hallway also leads to the door to the full, unfinished basement. Perfect for storage, or for finishing, the basement has both interior and exterior access. The fully fenced backyard is accessible through a little sunroom off the kitchen, and from the basement, and encloses a huge garage, with electric/auto gate opener with access from Oakview Road. Parking includes this garage and also a parking pad on 2nd Ave. The finished living space is currently just under 1950 square feet. If you are hankering for more space for you and your people and pets, the attic and/or the basement would be an easy expansion, and you could stay within the footprint (which saves a lot of money)! All of this finery, and opportunity, is walking distance to schools, restaurants and parks. It is a piece of Decatur’s architectural history, with modern flow and meets today’s desire for walk and bike-ability.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JK Team Jacki Kristi• REMAX Around Atlanta
Bought with PEGGY BOWLER• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #7473452
Redfin Estimate
$941,960
$57K since sold in November 2024$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.7% higher than the average sale price ($737K) of 6 comparable homes.
In the Oakhurst pocket of the City of Decatur lives and breathes a true 1920's brick bungalow. The beautiful home includes a period-perfect & inviting, covered front sitting porch, incredible 1920's high ceilings and gorgeous, original & refinished hardwood floors. She was born before all of us and built to last and be home to many generations of people, pets, and memories. You will enter into the ballroom sized family room, with a gorgeous brick fireplace and delight in the natural light; jump up and try to touch these ceilings and land gracefully on these gorgeous wood floors. In succession, on the left side of the home is the family room, which enters into the formidable dining room which enters into the kitchen. The dining room, which was used for most everything except formal dining, can also seat 12+ of your favorite people if you are prone to dinner parties! The kitchen, which is move-in ready, but also ready for your personal touch, fits two cooks and has ample storage, cabinets and counter space for whipping up yumminess. On the right side of both the dining and family rooms is access to the hallway that takes you to two spacious secondary bedrooms, with great closet space, the hallway bathroom and the primary ensuite. The primary has a tub/shower combo and side by side closets. One of the closets opens up to stairs to the unfinished attic, which the previous owners used as the largest walk-in closet we have ever seen! This same hallway also leads to the door to the full, unfinished basement. Perfect for storage, or for finishing, the basement has both interior and exterior access. The fully fenced backyard is accessible through a little sunroom off the kitchen, and from the basement, and encloses a huge garage, with electric/auto gate opener with access from Oakview Road. Parking includes this garage and also a parking pad on 2nd Ave. The finished living space is currently just under 1950 square feet. If you are hankering for more space for you and your people and pets, the attic and/or the basement would be an easy expansion, and you could stay within the footprint (which saves a lot of money)! All of this finery, and opportunity, is walking distance to schools, restaurants and parks. It is a piece of Decatur's architectural history, with modern flow and meets today's desire for walk and bike-ability.
Public Records
Jun 12, 2000
Sold
$272,900
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1997
Sold
$143,900
$61/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1997
Sold
$38,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1992
Sold
$60,000
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1989
Sold
$75,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,334 (+8.3%)
$99,760 + $235,720
$335,480
2024
$13,236 (−2.4%)
$99,760 + $235,720
$335,480
2023
$13,554 (+5.1%)
$99,760 + $211,160
$310,920
2022
$12,894 (+5.9%)
$65,160 + $219,160
$284,320
2021
$12,177 (+7.4%)
$33,520 + $229,960
$263,480
2020
$11,338 (+8.9%)
$33,520 + $229,960
$263,480
2019
$10,414 (+9.1%)
$33,520 + $199,640
$233,160
2018
$9,544 (+1.4%)
$33,520 + $186,640
$220,160
2017
$9,415 (+83.5%)
$33,520 + $186,640
$220,160
2016
$5,132 (+36.5%)
$33,520 + $167,640
$201,160
2014
$3,759
$33,520 + $162,520
$196,040
2013
$3,759 (+430.6%)
$33,500 + $99,060
$132,560
2012
$708 (−82.3%)
$89,600 + $42,960
$132,560
2011
$4,012 (+522.2%)
$33,440 + $99,120
$132,560
2010
$645 (+12.4%)
$33,430 + $99,130
$132,560
2008
$574
Tax history for 511 2nd Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,334 (+8.3%)
$99,760 + $235,720
$335,480
2024
$13,236 (−2.4%)
$99,760 + $235,720
$335,480
2023
$13,554 (+5.1%)
$99,760 + $211,160
$310,920
2022
$12,894 (+5.9%)
$65,160 + $219,160
$284,320
2021
$12,177 (+7.4%)
$33,520 + $229,960
$263,480
2020
$11,338 (+8.9%)
$33,520 + $229,960
$263,480
2019
$10,414 (+9.1%)
$33,520 + $199,640
$233,160
2018
$9,544 (+1.4%)
$33,520 + $186,640
$220,160
2017
$9,415 (+83.5%)
$33,520 + $186,640
$220,160
2016
$5,132 (+36.5%)
$33,520 + $167,640
$201,160
2014
$3,759
$33,520 + $162,520
$196,040
2013
$3,759 (+430.6%)
$33,500 + $99,060
$132,560
2012
$708 (−82.3%)
$89,600 + $42,960
$132,560
2011
$4,012 (+522.2%)
$33,440 + $99,120
$132,560
2010
$645 (+12.4%)
$33,430 + $99,130
$132,560
2008
$574
*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
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 204 02 037
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
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
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Permanent Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 170 X 101 1X 31 X 51 X 228 . . . . . 0.48AC 12-27-89
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From City of Decatur, take East Lake to 2nd Ave south. This home is across Oakview Road.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 204 02 037
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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