Location perfect, charming updated bungalow home just a few steps away from Buena Vista Lake and downtown Decatur! This home is the quintessential combination of antique charm and contemporary personality. This home boasts hardwood floors, an impressive updated kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless appliances, and upgraded fixtures. The spacious bedrooms have lots of natural light, the separate dining room gives additional space for entertaining guests or setting up a home office space. Finally, the possibilities are endless with this huge private fenced-in level backyard and the expansive back deck that is accessible both off of the bedroom and the kitchen.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Patricia Mickle• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with Gary Durden• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #6860022
Redfin Estimate
$271,559
$6,559 since sold in April 2021$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.1% higher than the average sale price ($256K) of 5 comparable homes.
Location perfect, charming updated bungalow home just a few steps away from Buena Vista Lake and downtown Decatur! This home is the quintessential combination of antique charm and contemporary personality. This home boasts hardwood floors, an impressive updated kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, stainless appliances, and upgraded fixtures. The spacious bedrooms have lots of natural light, the separate dining room gives additional space for entertaining guests or setting up a home office space.Finally, the possibilities are endless with this huge private fenced-in level backyard and the expansive back deck that is accessible both off of the bedroom and the kitchen.
Public Records
Jun 14, 2005
Sold
$142,200
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2000
Sold
$123,500
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 1999
Sold
$53,100
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,821 (−0.6%)
$63,600 + $54,280
$117,880
2024
$3,844 (+26.6%)
$63,600 + $54,280
$117,880
2023
$3,035 (−14.6%)
$63,600 + $48,040
$111,640
2022
$3,554 (+28.0%)
$32,000 + $72,240
$104,240
2021
$2,777 (+24.4%)
$32,000 + $63,600
$95,600
2020
$2,232 (+2.4%)
$32,000 + $63,600
$95,600
2019
$2,180 (+47.7%)
$5,760 + $64,560
$70,320
2018
$1,475 (−3.5%)
$5,760 + $38,560
$44,320
2017
$1,528 (+11.1%)
$5,760 + $38,560
$44,320
2016
$1,375 (+53.5%)
$5,760 + $44,120
$49,880
2014
$896 (+121.5%)
$1,920 + $39,000
$40,920
2013
$404 (−51.8%)
$1,920 + $23,000
$24,920
2012
$840 (−30.4%)
$1,920 + $23,000
$24,920
2011
$1,207 (+8.5%)
$2,400 + $32,448
$34,848
2010
$1,112 (−21.1%)
$15,805 + $19,043
$34,848
2008
$1,410
Tax history for 688 Quillian Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,821 (−0.6%)
$63,600 + $54,280
$117,880
2024
$3,844 (+26.6%)
$63,600 + $54,280
$117,880
2023
$3,035 (−14.6%)
$63,600 + $48,040
$111,640
2022
$3,554 (+28.0%)
$32,000 + $72,240
$104,240
2021
$2,777 (+24.4%)
$32,000 + $63,600
$95,600
2020
$2,232 (+2.4%)
$32,000 + $63,600
$95,600
2019
$2,180 (+47.7%)
$5,760 + $64,560
$70,320
2018
$1,475 (−3.5%)
$5,760 + $38,560
$44,320
2017
$1,528 (+11.1%)
$5,760 + $38,560
$44,320
2016
$1,375 (+53.5%)
$5,760 + $44,120
$49,880
2014
$896 (+121.5%)
$1,920 + $39,000
$40,920
2013
$404 (−51.8%)
$1,920 + $23,000
$24,920
2012
$840 (−30.4%)
$1,920 + $23,000
$24,920
2011
$1,207 (+8.5%)
$2,400 + $32,448
$34,848
2010
$1,112 (−21.1%)
$15,805 + $19,043
$34,848
2008
$1,410
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
975
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 171 23 029
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
Parking Features: 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: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Acad
Middle Or Junior School: McNair - Dekalb
High School: McNair
Location Information
Directions: I-85 North toward Atlanta to exit 247, I-20 E; exit 61B to Glenwood Ave, Left onto Glenwood, Right onto 2nd Ave, Left onto McAfee Rd. , Left onto Quillian Ave. The home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Near Trails/Greenway, Public Transportation, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 975
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 171 23 029
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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