Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow in the City of Decatur's Lenox Place N'hood. Built in 1925, this home has updates throughout while retaining it's historic charm. The home has a gracious front porch, nice sized rooms, high ceilings, hdwood floors & beautiful decorative fp's. The dining room features stenciled hdwood floors & leads into a lg kitchen & keeping room w/lots of windows which provide natural light. The kitchen has ample cabinetry, SS appliances & island. The master has double closets and an attached bath w/tub/shower combo. Also a lg backyard & shed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy OBrien• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #5563259
Redfin Estimate
$656,504
$337K since sold in September 2015$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($792K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow in the City of Decatur s Lenox Place Neighborhood. Built circa 1925, this home has updates throughout while retaining its historic charm. The home has gracious front porch, nice size rooms, high ceilings, hardwood floors and beautiful decorative fireplaces. The dining room features stenciled hardwood floors and leads into a large kitchen and keeping room with lots of windows which provide natural light. The kitchen has ample cabinetry, stainless appliances and a kitchen island. Master bedroom has double closets with an attached bath with a tub/shower combination. There is also a large backyard and a shed for all your garden tools. Walk to Downtown Decatur or Oakhurst Village from this lovely home.
FMLS #5563259
Sep 28, 2015
Price Changed
$320,000
$225/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Price Changed
$355,000
$250/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Sold
$320,000
$225/sq ft
Sep 1, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 12, 2015
Price Changed
$355,000
$250/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Price Changed
$370,000
$261/sq ft
Jul 2, 2015
Listed
$385,000
$271/sq ft
GAMLS #7422754
Jul 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2015
Price Changed
$399,900
$282/sq ft
Apr 16, 2015
Price Changed
$409,900
$289/sq ft
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$419,900
$296/sq ft
FMLS #5512988
Jul 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2015
Price Changed
$399,900
$282/sq ft
Apr 16, 2015
Price Changed
$409,900
$289/sq ft
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$419,900
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 1998
Sold
$207,200
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1991
Sold
$69,832
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1986
Sold
$59,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,061 (+9.5%)
$83,960 + $155,360
$239,320
2024
$9,188 (−46.2%)
$83,960 + $155,360
$239,320
2023
$17,088 (+92.0%)
$83,960 + $135,160
$219,120
2022
$8,899 (−46.6%)
$82,600 + $117,200
$199,800
2021
$16,677 (+103.0%)
$32,160 + $155,040
$187,200
2020
$8,216 (+6.2%)
$32,160 + $155,040
$187,200
2019
$7,735 (+16.3%)
$32,160 + $144,800
$176,960
2018
$6,651 (−0.6%)
$32,160 + $122,720
$154,880
2017
$6,688 (+65.4%)
$32,160 + $122,720
$154,880
2016
$4,044 (+12.6%)
$27,568 + $100,400
$127,968
2014
$3,590 (+18.1%)
$32,160 + $123,600
$155,760
2013
$3,039 (+140.5%)
$32,160 + $67,880
$100,040
2012
$1,264 (−64.4%)
$61,800 + $38,240
$100,040
2011
$3,554 (+225.6%)
$32,120 + $67,920
$100,040
2010
$1,091 (+1.9%)
$32,120 + $67,920
$100,040
2008
$1,071
Tax history for 627 W Howard Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,061 (+9.5%)
$83,960 + $155,360
$239,320
2024
$9,188 (−46.2%)
$83,960 + $155,360
$239,320
2023
$17,088 (+92.0%)
$83,960 + $135,160
$219,120
2022
$8,899 (−46.6%)
$82,600 + $117,200
$199,800
2021
$16,677 (+103.0%)
$32,160 + $155,040
$187,200
2020
$8,216 (+6.2%)
$32,160 + $155,040
$187,200
2019
$7,735 (+16.3%)
$32,160 + $144,800
$176,960
2018
$6,651 (−0.6%)
$32,160 + $122,720
$154,880
2017
$6,688 (+65.4%)
$32,160 + $122,720
$154,880
2016
$4,044 (+12.6%)
$27,568 + $100,400
$127,968
2014
$3,590 (+18.1%)
$32,160 + $123,600
$155,760
2013
$3,039 (+140.5%)
$32,160 + $67,880
$100,040
2012
$1,264 (−64.4%)
$61,800 + $38,240
$100,040
2011
$3,554 (+225.6%)
$32,120 + $67,920
$100,040
2010
$1,091 (+1.9%)
$32,120 + $67,920
$100,040
2008
$1,071
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,420
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 01 038
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Other Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, 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: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Traveling west on East Ponce, turn left onto Commerce Dr. Turn right onto West Howard Ave. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,420
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 01 038
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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