As the neighborhood of East Lake has evolved, it’s become known as one of those hyper-central (Glenwood Avenue is right there) Intown locales that has managed to retain a reputation of quiet streets, a community vibe, and easy-going authenticity — qualities reflected in the humble-chic exterior and fully restored interior of 557 Daniel Avenue. A 2-bedroom 1-bath layout places this early-century cottage firmly at the top of the “turnkey starter home” pile, but at just over a modular 1,200+ square feet, there’s still plenty of room to spread out. Hardwood floors, oversized California archways, and crazy amounts of natural light connect the living room through the dining space, and into the completely renovated kitchen replete with beautiful subway tile backsplash, stone counters, and stainless appliances. The cool color palette is carried into the remodeled bathroom with high-end finishes, and into each of the (quite) sizable bedrooms. Buyers are likely going to gravitate toward establishing one room as a primary suite, while allocating the other into the role of a home office and guest quarters (just add daybed and 23-inch monitor). Finally, the backyard is a pretty big deal, and with western exposure, has "entertaining at sunset" written all over it. There’s a solid elevated deck that will accommodate a grill and a table with no problem, and after a few stairs, a giant privacy-fenced yard with some old-growth trees and a fire ring that sets the mood for beers after dark, while still giving the dog plenty of room to sniff around. This one goes live on on the market Friday, February 5th. Don't end up on the wrong side of multiple offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joshua Keen• Compass
Bought with Jose Alencar• Ansley Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6833818
Redfin Estimate
$313,317
$3,317 since sold in March 2021$1,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.1% higher than the average sale price ($280K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the neighborhood of East Lake has evolved, it’s become known as one of those hyper-central (Glenwood Avenue is right there) Intown locales that has managed to retain a reputation of quiet streets, a community vibe, and easy-going authenticity — qualities reflected in the humble-chic exterior and fully restored interior of 557 Daniel Avenue. A 2-bedroom 1-bath layout places this early-century cottage firmly at the top of the “turnkey starter home” pile, but at just over a modular 1,200+ square feet, there’s still plenty of room to spread out. Hardwood floors, oversized California archways, and crazy amounts of natural light connect the living room through the dining space, and into the completely renovated kitchen replete with beautiful subway tile backsplash, stone counters, and stainless appliances. The cool color palette is carried into the remodeled bathroom with high-end finishes, and into each of the (quite) sizable bedrooms. Buyers are likely going to gravitate toward establishing one room as a primary suite, while allocating the other into the role of a home office and guest quarters (just add daybed and 23-inch monitor). Finally, the backyard is a pretty big deal, and with western exposure, has "entertaining at sunset" written all over it. There’s a solid elevated deck that will accommodate a grill and a table with no problem, and after a few stairs, a giant privacy-fenced yard with some old-growth trees and a fire ring that sets the mood for beers after dark, while still giving the dog plenty of room to sniff around. This one goes live on on the market Friday, February 5th. Don't end up on the wrong side of multiple offers.
FMLS #6833818
Mar 8, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 8, 2021
Sold
$310,000
$253/sq ft
Feb 9, 2021
Contingent
—
Jan 29, 2021
Listed
$275,000
$224/sq ft
GAMLS #8075241
Jan 18, 2017
Sold
$108,000
$88/sq ft
Oct 11, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 3, 2016
Price Changed
$108,000
$88/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Listed
$100,000
$82/sq ft
***ITP***POTENTIAL SHORTSALE FOR THIS 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH 1953 HOME. GREAT BONES, CAN EASILY "POP THE TOP" TO DOUBLE THE SQ. FOOTAGE! Windows have all been replace already!!Located just minutes from downtown Decatur with world class restaurants and all it has to offer. THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS READY TO EXPLODE! HOME TO THE LEFT JUST APPRAISED AT $173K! Just steps from East Lake Golf Club (home of the PGA Tour Championship). HIGHEST AND BEST DUE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY OCT. 2ND! DOORS WILL BE OPEN FOR VIEWING SATURDAY OCT. 1ST FROM 6PM-730PM!
FMLS #5752612
Jan 17, 2017
Sold
$108,000
$88/sq ft
Dec 2, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 28, 2016
Price Changed
$108,000
$88/sq ft
Nov 28, 2016
Relisted
—
Oct 11, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2016
Listed
$100,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2007
Sold
$168,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2003
Sold
$145,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2003
Sold
$74,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1995
Sold
$41,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,801 (−0.9%)
$63,600 + $70,840
$134,440
2024
$3,838 (+31.3%)
$63,600 + $70,840
$134,440
2023
$2,923 (−8.1%)
$63,600 + $67,920
$131,520
2022
$3,182 (−8.6%)
$32,000 + $73,400
$105,400
2021
$3,481 (+22.4%)
$32,000 + $39,720
$71,720
2020
$2,844 (+6.6%)
$32,000 + $39,720
$71,720
2019
$2,668 (+20.0%)
$5,760 + $47,440
$53,200
2018
$2,223 (+20.0%)
$5,760 + $37,200
$42,960
2017
$1,853 (+25.4%)
$5,760 + $37,200
$42,960
2016
$1,477 (+116.3%)
$5,760 + $40,360
$46,120
2014
$683 (+96.7%)
$5,760 + $39,320
$45,080
2013
$347 (−1.1%)
$1,920 + $5,120
$7,040
2012
$351 (−2.4%)
$1,920 + $5,120
$7,040
2011
$360 (−72.4%)
$2,400 + $8,112
$10,512
2010
$1,302 (−43.8%)
$17,364 + $24,396
$41,760
2008
$2,315
Tax history for 557 Daniel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,801 (−0.9%)
$63,600 + $70,840
$134,440
2024
$3,838 (+31.3%)
$63,600 + $70,840
$134,440
2023
$2,923 (−8.1%)
$63,600 + $67,920
$131,520
2022
$3,182 (−8.6%)
$32,000 + $73,400
$105,400
2021
$3,481 (+22.4%)
$32,000 + $39,720
$71,720
2020
$2,844 (+6.6%)
$32,000 + $39,720
$71,720
2019
$2,668 (+20.0%)
$5,760 + $47,440
$53,200
2018
$2,223 (+20.0%)
$5,760 + $37,200
$42,960
2017
$1,853 (+25.4%)
$5,760 + $37,200
$42,960
2016
$1,477 (+116.3%)
$5,760 + $40,360
$46,120
2014
$683 (+96.7%)
$5,760 + $39,320
$45,080
2013
$347 (−1.1%)
$1,920 + $5,120
$7,040
2012
$351 (−2.4%)
$1,920 + $5,120
$7,040
2011
$360 (−72.4%)
$2,400 + $8,112
$10,512
2010
$1,302 (−43.8%)
$17,364 + $24,396
$41,760
2008
$2,315
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
930
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 171 02 018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
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: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Acad
Middle Or Junior School: McNair - Dekalb
High School: McNair
Location Information
Directions: https://www. google.com/maps
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 930
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 171 02 018
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
2/10
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