Charming, light filled 1949 East Lake cottage just steps from East Lake golf course and Buena Vista Lake. Perfect starter home or rental opportunity with two spacious bedrooms, one renovated bathroom, and separate living and dining rooms. Highlights include beautiful original hardwood flooring throughout, ample closet space, white cabinetry with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy double paned windows, newer roof, hvac, and water heater in this well maintained home. A peaceful front porch with swing looks out onto mature landscaping and a quiet residential street. Private, fenced backyard features a large firepit area, fruiting peach tree, and a special native garden for pollinators. Large attic and daylight basement offer plenty of storage and opportunity to expand in the future. Great central location, minutes to East Atlanta, Oakhurst, Kirkwood, and Downtown Decatur and I-20.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$306Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michelle King• HomeSmart
Contact: 404-285-3663
Bought with Max Dupree• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #7744147
Redfin Estimate
$318,841
$34K since sold in May 2026$8,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.8% higher than the average sale price ($280K) of 4 comparable homes.
Est. $1,591 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 545 Quillian Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10730828
May 14, 2026
Sold
$285,000
$306/sq ft
Apr 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$299,000
$321/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$299,000
$321/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$299,000
$321/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Coming Soon
$299,000
$321/sq ft
Charming, light filled 1949 East Lake cottage just steps from East Lake golf course and Buena Vista Lake. Perfect starter home or rental opportunity with two spacious bedrooms, one renovated bathroom, and separate living and dining rooms. Highlights include beautiful original hardwood flooring throughout, ample closet space, white cabinetry with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy double paned windows, newer roof, hvac, and water heater in this well maintained home. A peaceful front porch with swing looks out onto mature landscaping and a quiet residential street. Private, fenced backyard features a large firepit area, fruiting peach tree, and a special native garden for pollinators. Large attic and daylight basement offer plenty of storage and opportunity to expand in the future. Great central location, minutes to East Atlanta, Oakhurst, Kirkwood, and Downtown Decatur and I-20.
FMLS #7744147
May 14, 2026
Sold
$285,000
$306/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$299,000
$321/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Coming Soon
$299,000
$321/sq ft
FMLS #7421801
Jan 9, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2024
Price Changed
$324,800
$349/sq ft
Jul 25, 2024
Price Changed
$324,900
$349/sq ft
Jul 19, 2024
Listed
$325,000
$349/sq ft
Jul 17, 2024
Coming Soon
*
GAMLS #10342085
Jan 9, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2024
Price Changed
$324,800
$349/sq ft
Jul 26, 2024
Price Changed
$324,900
$349/sq ft
Jul 9, 2024
Listed
$325,000
$349/sq ft
FMLS #6855679
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$260,000
$279/sq ft
Mar 23, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
$240,000
$258/sq ft
GAMLS #8945616
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$260,000
$279/sq ft
Mar 23, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
$240,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 2000
Sold
$129,400
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 2000
Sold
$85,500
$92/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$32,300
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1986
Sold
$33,300
$36/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1982
Sold
$18,400
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25 (−45.4%)
$63,600 + $37,080
$100,680
2024
$45 (−2.9%)
$63,600 + $37,080
$100,680
2023
$46 (+4.4%)
$63,600 + $37,800
$101,400
2022
$44 (+70.0%)
$32,000 + $58,320
$90,320
2021
$26 (−63.0%)
$32,000 + $46,080
$78,080
2020
$70 (+34.8%)
$32,000 + $46,080
$78,080
2019
$52 (−48.8%)
$5,760 + $57,600
$63,360
2018
$102 (−49.5%)
$5,760 + $51,560
$57,320
2017
$202 (−85.5%)
$5,760 + $51,560
$57,320
2016
$1,390 (+111.2%)
$4,563 + $36,917
$41,480
2014
$658 (+13.3%)
$5,760 + $35,720
$41,480
2013
$581 (−3.2%)
$1,920 + $16,120
$18,040
2012
$600 (−35.1%)
$1,920 + $16,120
$18,040
2011
$924 (−29.7%)
$2,400 + $24,576
$26,976
2010
$1,314 (−3.0%)
$16,838 + $24,522
$41,360
2008
$1,354
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
777
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 171 09 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Common Area, In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Attic, Basement
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Frame
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: AL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING NI LAND LOT 171, ISTH DISTRICT OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 16, BLOCK N-N, EAST LAKE TERRACE NO. 4 SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLATRECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 24, DEKALB COUNTY RECORDS, WHICH PLAT SI HEREBY REFERRED TO AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, BEING KNOWN AS 545 QUILLIAN AVENUE, ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING HOUSES NI DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA. Parcel DI Number: 15 171 09 013.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fred A. Toomer
Middle Or Junior School: Martin L. King Jr.
High School: Maynard Jackson
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Community Dock, Lake, Park
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 777
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 171 09 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
27/100 Car-Dependent40/100 Some transit25/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Toomer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
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