A rare opportunity! Buy a genuine Lustron home, a real treasure! With a maize-yellow metal exterior, the house has been well-maintained. The home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, dining room, full kitchen, and full laundry area. There is a gas fireplace in the living room adding to the homey ambiance. The flooring, fixtures, walls, and ceilings are all original. The water heater and air conditioning have been recently replaced. This all-steel home was part of just 3,000 modular homes manufactured by The Lustron Corporation after World War II. This property is located on a large lot with a beautiful zen garden. The buyer will have the option to build a garage apartment or mother-in-law suite in the backyard to expand the square footage. The property includes all interior furnishings, all genuine and authentic to the era!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$535Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alexandra Prueitt• You Too Can Host, LLC
Listed by Christina Morrin• You Too Can Host, LLC
Contact: 678-514-7324
Bought with CHAD CARTER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7754045
Redfin Estimate
$595,297
$65K since sold in May 2026$23K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.6% lower than the average sale price ($666K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $2,672 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 513 Drexel Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10734893
May 22, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$535/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Pending
—
May 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$556/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
$556/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$525,000
$530/sq ft
A rare opportunity! Buy a genuine Lustron home, a real treasure! With a maize-yellow metal exterior, the house has been well-maintained. The home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, dining room, full kitchen, and full laundry area. There is a gas fireplace in the living room adding to the homey ambiance. The flooring, fixtures, walls, and ceilings are all original. The water heater and air conditioning have been recently replaced. This all-steel home was part of just 3,000 modular homes manufactured by The Lustron Corporation after World War II. This property is located on a large lot with a beautiful zen garden. The buyer will have the option to build a garage apartment or mother-in-law suite in the backyard to expand the square footage. The property is active under contract at $550,000 and includes all interior furnishings, all genuine and authentic to the era!
FMLS #7754045
May 22, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$535/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Pending
—
May 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$556/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
$556/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$525,000
$530/sq ft
FMLS #7204802
May 31, 2023
Sold
$509,000
$514/sq ft
May 8, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2023
Listed
$519,000
$524/sq ft
This magical, all-steel Lustron mid-century home near Decatur Square will delight you! The home is on an estate-size lot, has beautiful landscaping front and rear, and has been featured by architecture tours and many magazines. Must see to appreciate the brilliant design with spacious rooms, clever and functional built-ins, and tons of storage. Homes like this are rarely available and highly sought after by modernists and architecture enthusiasts. Covered patio and firepit perfect for gatherings. The custom outbuilding is great for storage or even a studio. Surrounded by luxury homes and blocks to dining, entertainment, parks, and public transportation. Option to continue the 5-star vacation rental business and buy furnishings separately. Offers to purchase the modular home and move it will be welcomed should a developer purchase the property. This amazing Decatur neighborhood is highly sought after, so hurry and prepare to fall in love!
GAMLS #10151512
May 31, 2023
Sold
$509,000
$514/sq ft
May 8, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2023
Listed
$519,000
$524/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2005
Sold
$210,500
$213/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 1996
Sold
$121,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1987
Sold
$67,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1985
Sold
$39,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,309 (+7.7%)
$93,280 + $107,120
$200,400
2024
$10,503 (−21.8%)
$93,280 + $107,120
$200,400
2023
$13,436 (+61.8%)
$93,280 + $98,640
$191,920
2022
$8,306 (−39.2%)
$91,760 + $61,960
$153,720
2021
$13,657 (+74.1%)
$35,720 + $100,640
$136,360
2020
$7,846 (+7.3%)
$35,720 + $100,640
$136,360
2019
$7,312 (+10.1%)
$35,720 + $100,120
$135,840
2018
$6,640 (+5.1%)
$35,720 + $91,840
$127,560
2017
$6,317 (+72.3%)
$35,720 + $91,840
$127,560
2016
$3,667 (+36.6%)
$35,720 + $74,080
$109,800
2014
$2,685 (+8.9%)
$35,720 + $77,320
$113,040
2013
$2,465 (+134.4%)
$35,736 + $47,504
$83,240
2012
$1,051 (−3.8%)
$68,680 + $14,560
$83,240
2011
$1,093 (+19.1%)
$35,720 + $48,440
$84,160
2010
$918 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $48,440
$84,160
2008
$901
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
990
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 03 085
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
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases
Window Features: Window Treatments
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: GPS - park in driveway, or on the opposite side of Drexel Ave, facing south in the direction of traffic.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 03 085
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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