Stationed steps from Downtown Decatur in the sought-after Great Lakes neighborhood, this expansive brick duplex delivers a flex floorplan full of character & potential. 10-ft ceilings & hardwood floors run throughout both units, encasing charming built-ins, décor fireplaces, & French doors. The lower level offers 2 bedrooms & 2 baths with an eat-in kitchen & separate dining area. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms offset 1 bath and a recently renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A fenced-backyard and storage shed frame paved parking for 4-5 cars.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with CHIP WALLACE• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #5649789
Redfin Estimate
$959,549
$375K since sold in April 2016$36K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
Stationed steps from Downtown Decatur in the sought-after Great Lakes neighborhood, this expansive brick duplex delivers a flex floorplan full of character and potential. 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors run throughout both units, encasing charming built-ins, d cor fireplaces, and French doors. The lower level offers two bedrooms and two baths with an eat-in kitchen and separate dining area. Upstairs, two bedrooms offset one bath and a recently renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A fenced-backyard and storage shed frame paved parking for 4-5 cars.
FMLS #5649789
Apr 15, 2016
Price Changed
$585,000
$182/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Sold
$585,000
$182/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Price Changed
$589,500
$183/sq ft
Mar 2, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2016
Listed
$589,500
$183/sq ft
FMLS #3604317
Mar 7, 2008
Sold
$479,000
$149/sq ft
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$489,950
$152/sq ft
JUST A FEW BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN DECATUR & HAS RENTAL INCOME! LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT, LARGE ROOMS, HARDWOOD FLRS, FRONT PORCHES, FENCED YD, LARGE STORAGE SHED, 4-5 PARKING SPACES, DECOR FIREPLACES. UPSTAIRS RENOVATED IN 07 WITH GRANITE AND S/S APPL. COME CHECK OUT THE NEW LOOK FOR THE DOWNSTAIRS UNIT.
Public Records
Mar 9, 2007
Sold
$275,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,499 (+0.6%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2024
$12,426 (−3.9%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2023
$12,931 (+0.7%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2022
$12,846 (+6.1%)
$87,960 + $173,760
$261,720
2021
$12,103 (+5.5%)
$33,440 + $221,000
$254,440
2020
$11,473 (+7.8%)
$33,440 + $221,000
$254,440
2019
$10,642 (+1.9%)
$33,440 + $203,960
$237,400
2018
$10,441 (−6.0%)
$33,440 + $204,280
$237,720
2017
$11,104 (+86.2%)
$33,440 + $204,280
$237,720
2016
$5,965 (+20.5%)
$30,654 + $205,146
$235,800
2014
$4,950 (+0.3%)
$33,440 + $228,520
$261,960
2013
$4,936 (+407.5%)
$33,436 + $145,412
$178,848
2012
$973 (−81.9%)
$90,720 + $88,128
$178,848
2011
$5,379 (+491.6%)
$33,200 + $145,648
$178,848
2010
$909 (−43.0%)
$40,854 + $142,546
$183,400
2008
$1,596
Tax history for 523 Clairemont Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,499 (+0.6%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2024
$12,426 (−3.9%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2023
$12,931 (+0.7%)
$79,702 + $204,946
$284,648
2022
$12,846 (+6.1%)
$87,960 + $173,760
$261,720
2021
$12,103 (+5.5%)
$33,440 + $221,000
$254,440
2020
$11,473 (+7.8%)
$33,440 + $221,000
$254,440
2019
$10,642 (+1.9%)
$33,440 + $203,960
$237,400
2018
$10,441 (−6.0%)
$33,440 + $204,280
$237,720
2017
$11,104 (+86.2%)
$33,440 + $204,280
$237,720
2016
$5,965 (+20.5%)
$30,654 + $205,146
$235,800
2014
$4,950 (+0.3%)
$33,440 + $228,520
$261,960
2013
$4,936 (+407.5%)
$33,436 + $145,412
$178,848
2012
$973 (−81.9%)
$90,720 + $88,128
$178,848
2011
$5,379 (+491.6%)
$33,200 + $145,648
$178,848
2010
$909 (−43.0%)
$40,854 + $142,546
$183,400
2008
$1,596
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,390
Year built
1915
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 03 035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: Parking Pad, Storage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Scott Blvd. Go S. on Clairemont toward downtown Decatur, property will be on the left past Michigan ave. 2nd house 2 story brick.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Shopping, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,390
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 03 035
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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