Perched overlooking the intersection of Maxwell St and 3rd Ave, this 4 bed 3.5 bath home with 3 finished floors. 1st floor features guest bed/office with full bath, family room with coffered ceilings and wood burning fireplace, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area. Access to screen back porch and large deck for entertaining. Hot tub nestled on side of deck. 2nd floor features the master suite with private screen porch and 2 guest bed and laundry. 3rd floor is large open media room with half bath and bar area 102 in. projection TV and intercom/ music system
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MELISSA STRATTON• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with CASIE HUGHES• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5828603
Redfin Estimate
$1,350,557
$531K since sold in May 2017$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.
Perched above the street this 4 bed 3.5 bath home has 3 finished floors. The main floor has a guest bed or office with full bath, family room, kitchen and dining with access to wonderful large front porch and screen porch off back with outside grilling deck and hot tub. 2nd floor master suite with private screen porch, 2 guest bed laundry and hall full bath. 3rd floor has half bath, bar and large media room with 102 inch projection tv. 2 car separate garage with unfinished storage above. electric gate at driveway to enter private fenced backyard. dry storage in crawlspace as well! Walk to schools, Marta, and Oakhurst village!
FMLS #5828603
May 24, 2017
Sold
$820,000
$256/sq ft
Apr 22, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2017
Listed
$850,000
$266/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 2004
Sold
$127,500
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2000
Sold
$90,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,083 (−5.8%)
$132,400 + $389,160
$521,560
2024
$20,254 (+15.4%)
$132,400 + $389,160
$521,560
2023
$17,547 (+8.1%)
$132,400 + $340,040
$472,440
2022
$16,233 (+3.7%)
$132,400 + $250,520
$382,920
2021
$15,656 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $284,600
$344,600
2020
$15,243 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $284,600
$344,600
2019
$14,684 (−10.4%)
$60,000 + $271,360
$331,360
2018
$16,386 (+22.7%)
$60,000 + $252,840
$312,840
2017
$13,351 (+89.6%)
$60,000 + $252,840
$312,840
2016
$7,040 (+34.8%)
$60,000 + $212,360
$272,360
2014
$5,224 (−0.3%)
$60,000 + $213,480
$273,480
2013
$5,239 (+304.9%)
$60,760 + $139,240
$200,000
2012
$1,294 (−80.4%)
$60,760 + $174,320
$235,080
2011
$6,599 (+460.3%)
$56,360 + $178,720
$235,080
2010
$1,178 (+801.4%)
$58,459 + $176,621
$235,080
2008
$131
Tax history for 512 3rd Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,083 (−5.8%)
$132,400 + $389,160
$521,560
2024
$20,254 (+15.4%)
$132,400 + $389,160
$521,560
2023
$17,547 (+8.1%)
$132,400 + $340,040
$472,440
2022
$16,233 (+3.7%)
$132,400 + $250,520
$382,920
2021
$15,656 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $284,600
$344,600
2020
$15,243 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $284,600
$344,600
2019
$14,684 (−10.4%)
$60,000 + $271,360
$331,360
2018
$16,386 (+22.7%)
$60,000 + $252,840
$312,840
2017
$13,351 (+89.6%)
$60,000 + $252,840
$312,840
2016
$7,040 (+34.8%)
$60,000 + $212,360
$272,360
2014
$5,224 (−0.3%)
$60,000 + $213,480
$273,480
2013
$5,239 (+304.9%)
$60,760 + $139,240
$200,000
2012
$1,294 (−80.4%)
$60,760 + $174,320
$235,080
2011
$6,599 (+460.3%)
$56,360 + $178,720
$235,080
2010
$1,178 (+801.4%)
$58,459 + $176,621
$235,080
2008
$131
*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
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,237
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 03 185
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, Kitchen Level
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Media Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Spa Features: Private
Other Equipment: Intercom
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon head east on East Lake towards the Oakhurst Village. Turn right at 4 way stop of East Lake and 3rd Ave. Home on left just after Maxwell St
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,237
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 03 185
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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