Although renovated for easy modern living, preserved details include period trim, glass doorknobs, & polished hardwoods. 10-ft ceilings open an intimate floor plan where formal living & dining rooms flow to a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances & eat-in area. Sunny enclosed porch with mega arched window & view of the lush yard & patio. Owner’s suite offers double CA closets & a newly renovated bathroom with a lux walk-in shower. Permanent stairs to attic are prime for expansion. Max walkability, private parking & 2-car garage/workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Karen K Devendorf• Karafotias Realty Company
Source:FMLS #5542998
Redfin Estimate
$815,430
$350K since sold in July 2015$9,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.4% higher than the average sale price ($726K) of 6 comparable homes.
Although renovated for easy modern living, preserved details include period trim, glass doorknobs, & polished hardwoods. 10-ft ceilings open an intimate floor plan where formal living & dining rms flow to a gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & eat-in area. Sunny enclosed porch w/ mega arched window & view of the lush yard & patio. Owner s suite offers double CA closets & a newly renovated bathroom w/ a lux walk-in shower. Permanent stairs to attic are prime for expansion. Max walkability, private parking & 2-car garage/workshop.
FMLS #5542998
Jul 31, 2015
Price Changed
$465,000
$272/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Price Changed
$475,000
$278/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Sold
$465,000
$272/sq ft
Jun 15, 2015
Contingent
—
May 21, 2015
Listed
$475,000
$278/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2012
Sold
$350,000
$205/sq ft
FMLS #4271510
Dec 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2011
Sold
$350,000
$205/sq ft
Dec 12, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2011
Listed
$359,000
$210/sq ft
JUST REDUCED $25K!!! STEAL OF A DEAL! DON'T MISS THIS! This handsome cottage w/curb appeal galore is located on a beautifully landscaped lot w/in a short stroll of Downtown Decatur. Home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, handsome moldings, + large windows w/plantation shutters throughout. The living room features a fireplace + opens to a large separate dining room + sun porch w/views to a private courtyard. The renovated kitchen features an eat-in breakfast area + side entrance w/mudroom. Detached 2-car garage.
GAMLS #1
Mar 19, 2011
Price Changed
$399,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2000
Sold
$315,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1999
Sold
$217,500
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1990
Sold
$170,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1988
Sold
$135,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1985
Sold
$84,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,896 (+3.8%)
$108,760 + $268,760
$377,520
2024
$15,314 (+15.2%)
$108,760 + $268,760
$377,520
2023
$13,289 (−2.3%)
$108,760 + $255,560
$364,320
2022
$13,606 (+0.8%)
$87,960 + $201,800
$289,760
2021
$13,501 (+11.0%)
$33,440 + $257,640
$291,080
2020
$12,165 (+4.3%)
$33,440 + $257,640
$291,080
2019
$11,663 (+48.0%)
$33,440 + $235,040
$268,480
2018
$7,881 (−13.9%)
$33,440 + $176,960
$210,400
2017
$9,150 (+119.6%)
$33,440 + $176,960
$210,400
2016
$4,167 (+18.0%)
$31,040 + $154,960
$186,000
2014
$3,530 (−0.3%)
$31,500 + $118,500
$150,000
2013
$3,539 (+431.2%)
$33,436 + $101,324
$134,760
2012
$666 (−84.7%)
$109,040 + $25,720
$134,760
2011
$4,358 (+220.0%)
$33,200 + $91,640
$124,840
2010
$1,362 (+1.9%)
$33,350 + $91,490
$124,840
2008
$1,337
Tax history for 605 Clairemont Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,896 (+3.8%)
$108,760 + $268,760
$377,520
2024
$15,314 (+15.2%)
$108,760 + $268,760
$377,520
2023
$13,289 (−2.3%)
$108,760 + $255,560
$364,320
2022
$13,606 (+0.8%)
$87,960 + $201,800
$289,760
2021
$13,501 (+11.0%)
$33,440 + $257,640
$291,080
2020
$12,165 (+4.3%)
$33,440 + $257,640
$291,080
2019
$11,663 (+48.0%)
$33,440 + $235,040
$268,480
2018
$7,881 (−13.9%)
$33,440 + $176,960
$210,400
2017
$9,150 (+119.6%)
$33,440 + $176,960
$210,400
2016
$4,167 (+18.0%)
$31,040 + $154,960
$186,000
2014
$3,530 (−0.3%)
$31,500 + $118,500
$150,000
2013
$3,539 (+431.2%)
$33,436 + $101,324
$134,760
2012
$666 (−84.7%)
$109,040 + $25,720
$134,760
2011
$4,358 (+220.0%)
$33,200 + $91,640
$124,840
2010
$1,362 (+1.9%)
$33,350 + $91,490
$124,840
2008
$1,337
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,529
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 03 009
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From historic downtown Decatur take Clairemont Avenue. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,529
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 03 009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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