Spacious ranch on almost acre lot. Very light and bright. Walking distance to Downtown Decatur. Near parks and playgrounds. Entry foyer leads to spacious formal living and dining room; Eat-in kitchen overlooks private back yard with patio, pool and deck; Large family room with a fireplace and built-ins; half bath and laundry room; Sunroom with fireplace off kitchen back yard views; Large master with bath and large closet; Guest room; hall bath, hardwood floors; play house in the back yard. Hardwood floors. Very special house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
Listed by Pamela Hughes• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with AMY WIDENER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5953194
Redfin Estimate
$1,217,918
$518K since sold in March 2018$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 60.2% higher than the average sale price ($760K) of 6 comparable homes.
Spacious ranch on almost acre lot. Very light and bright. Walking distance to Downtown Decatur. Near parks and playgrounds. Entry foyer leads to spacious formal living and dining room; Eat-in kitchen overlooks private back yard with patio, pool and deck; Large family room with a fireplace and built-ins; half bath and laundry room; Sunroom with fireplace off kitchen back yard views; Large master with bath and large closet; Guest room; hall bath, hardwood floors; play house in the back yard. Hardwood floors. Very special house.
Public Records
Mar 2, 1993
Sold
$198,000
Public Records
Aug 20, 1982
Sold
$105,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,442 (−4.6%)
$117,040 + $414,960
$532,000
2024
$23,534 (+24.7%)
$117,040 + $414,960
$532,000
2023
$18,868 (+14.2%)
$116,040 + $443,000
$559,040
2022
$16,527 (−2.5%)
$98,480 + $338,000
$436,480
2021
$16,942 (+64.9%)
$43,600 + $371,240
$414,840
2020
$10,275 (+6.2%)
$43,600 + $371,240
$414,840
2019
$9,670 (+195.7%)
$43,600 + $178,440
$222,040
2018
$3,270 (−7.0%)
$36,320 + $142,360
$178,680
2017
$3,515 (−7.7%)
$36,320 + $142,360
$178,680
2016
$3,808 (+14.4%)
$31,400 + $137,960
$169,360
2014
$3,330 (−1.3%)
$34,520 + $164,640
$199,160
2013
$3,375 (+422.4%)
$34,532 + $93,188
$127,720
2012
$646 (−81.3%)
$86,480 + $41,240
$127,720
2011
$3,462 (+491.9%)
$34,640 + $86,360
$121,000
2010
$585 (+13.2%)
$34,628 + $86,372
$121,000
2008
$517
Tax history for 655 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,442 (−4.6%)
$117,040 + $414,960
$532,000
2024
$23,534 (+24.7%)
$117,040 + $414,960
$532,000
2023
$18,868 (+14.2%)
$116,040 + $443,000
$559,040
2022
$16,527 (−2.5%)
$98,480 + $338,000
$436,480
2021
$16,942 (+64.9%)
$43,600 + $371,240
$414,840
2020
$10,275 (+6.2%)
$43,600 + $371,240
$414,840
2019
$9,670 (+195.7%)
$43,600 + $178,440
$222,040
2018
$3,270 (−7.0%)
$36,320 + $142,360
$178,680
2017
$3,515 (−7.7%)
$36,320 + $142,360
$178,680
2016
$3,808 (+14.4%)
$31,400 + $137,960
$169,360
2014
$3,330 (−1.3%)
$34,520 + $164,640
$199,160
2013
$3,375 (+422.4%)
$34,532 + $93,188
$127,720
2012
$646 (−81.3%)
$86,480 + $41,240
$127,720
2011
$3,462 (+491.9%)
$34,640 + $86,360
$121,000
2010
$585 (+13.2%)
$34,628 + $86,372
$121,000
2008
$517
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,534
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 03 032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 15,000 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 residential 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, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Stucco
Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Pool Features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Vinyl
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Clairmont Rd into Downtown Decatur; right on West Ponce de Leon Ave to 655On the right across from Saint Thomas More church
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Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,534
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 03 032
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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