Unlock incredible value in one of Decatur’s most sought-after pockets. Situated just around the corner from the charm and vibrant downtown of Avondale Estates, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re an investor looking for your next high-margin flip or a homebuyer ready to custom-design your dream residence, this property is a diamond in the rough. Bring your contractor and your vision—properties in this location at this price point are a rare find. Being sold As-Is. Don't miss the chance to plant roots (or profits) in this thriving community!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lindsey Viohl• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with CASIE HUGHES• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7706608
Redfin Estimate
$241,124
$19K since sold in February 2026$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 34.2% lower than the average sale price ($366K) of 6 comparable homes.
Unlock incredible value in one of Decatur's most sought-after pockets. Situated just around the corner from the charm and vibrant downtown of Avondale Estates, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're an investor looking for your next high-margin flip or a homebuyer ready to custom-design your dream residence, this property is a diamond in the rough. Bring your contractor and your vision-properties in this location at this price point are a rare find. Being sold As-Is. Don't miss the chance to plant roots (or profits) in this thriving community!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$556 (−1.2%)
$12,000 + $96,240
$108,240
2024
$562 (+42.2%)
$12,000 + $96,240
$108,240
2023
$395 (−13.7%)
$9,560 + $90,040
$99,600
2022
$458
$9,560 + $67,160
$76,720
2021
$458 (−0.9%)
$9,560 + $53,320
$62,880
2020
$462 (+0.9%)
$9,560 + $53,320
$62,880
2019
$458 (+0.9%)
$9,560 + $46,400
$55,960
2018
$454 (−3.2%)
$9,560 + $24,240
$33,800
2017
$469 (+5.0%)
$9,560 + $24,240
$33,800
2016
$447 (−30.3%)
$9,560 + $29,160
$38,720
2014
$641 (+72.6%)
$9,560 + $9,840
$19,400
2013
$371 (−50.9%)
$9,560 + $1,960
$11,520
2012
$756 (+17.7%)
$9,520 + $13,680
$23,200
2011
$643 (−57.7%)
$7,440 + $12,192
$19,632
2010
$1,519 (+20.3%)
$17,714 + $33,606
$51,320
2008
$1,262
Tax history for 640 Farrar Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$556 (−1.2%)
$12,000 + $96,240
$108,240
2024
$562 (+42.2%)
$12,000 + $96,240
$108,240
2023
$395 (−13.7%)
$9,560 + $90,040
$99,600
2022
$458
$9,560 + $67,160
$76,720
2021
$458 (−0.9%)
$9,560 + $53,320
$62,880
2020
$462 (+0.9%)
$9,560 + $53,320
$62,880
2019
$458 (+0.9%)
$9,560 + $46,400
$55,960
2018
$454 (−3.2%)
$9,560 + $24,240
$33,800
2017
$469 (+5.0%)
$9,560 + $24,240
$33,800
2016
$447 (−30.3%)
$9,560 + $29,160
$38,720
2014
$641 (+72.6%)
$9,560 + $9,840
$19,400
2013
$371 (−50.9%)
$9,560 + $1,960
$11,520
2012
$756 (+17.7%)
$9,520 + $13,680
$23,200
2011
$643 (−57.7%)
$7,440 + $12,192
$19,632
2010
$1,519 (+20.3%)
$17,714 + $33,606
$51,320
2008
$1,262
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 251 01 005
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
# of Total Parking: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Electric
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Other
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Other
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,424
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Other
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Land Lot 251 15th Dist Lot 26 of Farrar Ct
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Other
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Sewer
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please follow GPS directions
Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 251 01 005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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