Decatur cottage located on a tree-lined street near the downtown square & Oakhurst village. Updates inside & out make for turn-key easy living. Lg attic gives choice to expand. Sunny windows light up every room w/ gorgeous hardwoods below. Outdoor living options incld a screened porch or bi-level deck w/ privacy fencing out back. Brick fireplace w/ ventless gas logs in living rm topped by decadent wood mantel. Dining rm leads to renovated kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, & exposed beam ceiling. Pvt driveway & oodles of storage in a new 1.5 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with PAULA JONES• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #5558975
Redfin Estimate
$573,219
$258K since sold in September 2015$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($582K) of 6 comparable homes.
EXCELLENT LOCATION, walking distance to excellent Decatur schools. Decatur cottage located on a tree-lined street near the downtown square & Oakhurst village. Updates inside & out make for turn-key easy living. Lg attic gives choice to expand. Sunny windows light up every room w/ gorgeous hardwoods below. Outdoor living options incld a screened porch or bi-level deck w/ privacy fencing out back. Brick fireplace w/ ventless gas logs in living rm topped by decadent wood mantel. Dining rm leads to renovated kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, & exposed beam ceiling. Pvt driveway & oodles of storage in a new 1.5 car garage.
Public Records
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$315,000
$298/sq ft
FMLS #5558975
Sep 15, 2015
Price Changed
$315,000
$298/sq ft
Sep 9, 2015
Price Changed
$325,000
$307/sq ft
Sep 9, 2015
Sold
$315,000
$298/sq ft
Aug 7, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2015
Price Changed
$325,000
$307/sq ft
Jul 9, 2015
Price Changed
$329,000
$311/sq ft
Jun 23, 2015
Listed
$339,000
$320/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2011
Sold
$168,100
$159/sq ft
FMLS #4174000
May 20, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2011
Sold
$168,100
$159/sq ft
Apr 22, 2011
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2011
Contingent
—
Jan 26, 2011
Listed
$169,900
$161/sq ft
Walk to Oakhurst Village or Downtown Decatur Shops & Eateries from This Adorable Oakhurst Brick Cottage. Ready for Your Personal Updates, Great Screened Porch, Hardwoods, High Ceilings, Large Living Room, Separate Dining Room. 1 Car Garage!!
Public Records
Jan 4, 1994
Sold
$115,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,199 (+16.4%)
$98,960 + $97,680
$196,640
2024
$7,041 (−35.7%)
$98,960 + $97,680
$196,640
2023
$10,957 (+79.9%)
$98,960 + $70,640
$169,600
2022
$6,091 (−46.0%)
$20,070 + $123,290
$143,360
2021
$11,274 (+66.2%)
$20,520 + $122,840
$143,360
2020
$6,783 (+7.2%)
$20,520 + $122,840
$143,360
2019
$6,328 (+116.9%)
$20,520 + $124,080
$144,600
2018
$2,918 (−47.7%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2017
$5,584 (+90.7%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2016
$2,928 (+23.7%)
$20,520 + $102,160
$122,680
2014
$2,367 (−2.0%)
$20,520 + $81,760
$102,280
2013
$2,417 (+187.3%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2012
$841 (−56.5%)
$51,360 + $15,240
$66,600
2011
$1,933 (+632.7%)
$31,840 + $35,480
$67,320
2010
$264 (+22.6%)
$31,840 + $35,480
$67,320
2008
$215
Tax history for 618 Adams St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,199 (+16.4%)
$98,960 + $97,680
$196,640
2024
$7,041 (−35.7%)
$98,960 + $97,680
$196,640
2023
$10,957 (+79.9%)
$98,960 + $70,640
$169,600
2022
$6,091 (−46.0%)
$20,070 + $123,290
$143,360
2021
$11,274 (+66.2%)
$20,520 + $122,840
$143,360
2020
$6,783 (+7.2%)
$20,520 + $122,840
$143,360
2019
$6,328 (+116.9%)
$20,520 + $124,080
$144,600
2018
$2,918 (−47.7%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2017
$5,584 (+90.7%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2016
$2,928 (+23.7%)
$20,520 + $102,160
$122,680
2014
$2,367 (−2.0%)
$20,520 + $81,760
$102,280
2013
$2,417 (+187.3%)
$20,508 + $46,092
$66,600
2012
$841 (−56.5%)
$51,360 + $15,240
$66,600
2011
$1,933 (+632.7%)
$31,840 + $35,480
$67,320
2010
$264 (+22.6%)
$31,840 + $35,480
$67,320
2008
$215
*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
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,058
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 04 100
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, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: FROM ATL: E. ON PONCE, SOFT RIGHT ONTO E. LAKE. APPROX. 2 MILES, LEFT ONTO OAKVIEW. RIGHT ON ADAMS. FROM DECATUR: HEAD SOUTH ON S. MCDONOUGH, RIGHT ON OAKVIEW LEFT ON ADAMS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,058
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 100
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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