Perfect opportunity to renovate or create on an historic Lenox Place street in the heart of Decatur! The cute brick ranch home sits high on a stunning lot with a private, fenced backyard. Shared driveway. Take advantage of all that Decatur has to offer within walking distance--Adair Park, Downtown Decatur (and Oakhurst) shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Kathryn Kaye• Adams Realtors
Bought with CHAD CARTER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6942668
Redfin Estimate
$1,066,457
$536K since sold in October 2021$2,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 73.7% higher than the average sale price ($614K) of 6 comparable homes.
Perfect opportunity to renovate or create on an historic Lenox Place street in the heart of Decatur! The cute brick ranch home sits high on a stunning lot with a private, fenced backyard. Shared driveway. Take advantage of all that Decatur has to offer within walking distance--Adair Park, Downtown Decatur (and Oakhurst) shops and restaurants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,393 (+23.0%)
$118,800 + $502,480
$621,280
2024
$27,142 (−31.1%)
$118,800 + $502,480
$621,280
2023
$39,398 (+2,065.0%)
$118,800 + $393,200
$512,000
2022
$1,820 (−22.9%)
$91,760 + $99,760
$191,520
2021
$2,360 (+3.5%)
$35,720 + $116,240
$151,960
2020
$2,281 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $116,240
$151,960
2019
$2,238 (+9.6%)
$35,720 + $113,400
$149,120
2018
$2,042 (−16.0%)
$35,720 + $96,640
$132,360
2017
$2,431 (+79.0%)
$35,720 + $96,640
$132,360
2016
$1,358 (+1.4%)
$35,720 + $77,800
$113,520
2014
$1,339 (−1.0%)
$35,720 + $77,800
$113,520
2013
$1,353 (+185.5%)
$35,736 + $64,304
$100,040
2012
$474 (−70.4%)
$68,680 + $31,360
$100,040
2011
$1,601 (+268.5%)
$35,720 + $66,040
$101,760
2010
$434 (+15.6%)
$35,720 + $66,040
$101,760
2008
$376
Tax history for 517 Drexel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,393 (+23.0%)
$118,800 + $502,480
$621,280
2024
$27,142 (−31.1%)
$118,800 + $502,480
$621,280
2023
$39,398 (+2,065.0%)
$118,800 + $393,200
$512,000
2022
$1,820 (−22.9%)
$91,760 + $99,760
$191,520
2021
$2,360 (+3.5%)
$35,720 + $116,240
$151,960
2020
$2,281 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $116,240
$151,960
2019
$2,238 (+9.6%)
$35,720 + $113,400
$149,120
2018
$2,042 (−16.0%)
$35,720 + $96,640
$132,360
2017
$2,431 (+79.0%)
$35,720 + $96,640
$132,360
2016
$1,358 (+1.4%)
$35,720 + $77,800
$113,520
2014
$1,339 (−1.0%)
$35,720 + $77,800
$113,520
2013
$1,353 (+185.5%)
$35,736 + $64,304
$100,040
2012
$474 (−70.4%)
$68,680 + $31,360
$100,040
2011
$1,601 (+268.5%)
$35,720 + $66,040
$101,760
2010
$434 (+15.6%)
$35,720 + $66,040
$101,760
2008
$376
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,966
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 03 086
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: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Other
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,470
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Dekalb Ave continue onto W Howard Ave. Turn left onto Drexel Ave. Home will be on the right. From W. Ponce de Leon Ave turn right onto Drexel. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,966
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 03 086
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
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Decatur has as walkable downtown, vibrant dining scene, located east of Atlanta. Decatur Square hosts year-round community festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor concerts. Known for Craftsman bungalows, Tudor revivals, mid-century modern homes and...
Decatur is one of the few areas on this list where car-optional living is realistic — MARTA runs directly through downtown, and the square itself is genuinely walkable.
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...