Walk to breweries, bike or even walk to Downtown Decatur, and stay for the front porch hangs. Welcome to 725 Brown Place, a well-kept 2 bed, 2 bath brick ranch nestled just a few blocks between Avondale Estates and the City of Decatur. You get all the perks of living in this vibrant, connected community without the City taxes. It's a short walk to the Avondale Town Green, Banjo Coffee, Wild Heaven, Little Cottage Brewery, and more. Inside, enjoy an oversized updated kitchen with a high-end oven that includes convection, air fryer, and indoor grill settings. A separate upstairs HVAC system uses a new energy-efficient cycled-water unit. The layout offers flexibility with over 1,500 square feet, a mudroom with built-ins, and a doggie door to the backyard. Outside, relax or entertain on the shaded deck, brick patio, or private courtyard. A large shed, attic storage, and covered carport with a brick driveway provide rare extra space. Native landscaping was designed for low maintenance. The neighborhood features porch parties, BBQs, and live music. The award-winning Museum School, a public charter, is just a five-minute walk away. City of Decatur school options are also available through paid tuition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by RICHARD REID• Direct Link Realty, Inc
Listed by John Streit• Direct Link Realty, Inc
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7572290
Redfin Estimate
$608,835
$178K since sold in October 2025$24K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($550K) of 6 comparable homes.
Walk to breweries, bike to Decatur, stay for the front porch hangs. Welcome to 725 Brown Place. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch offers space, storage, and serious charm in one of the most connected and community-driven neighborhoods in the area. Tucked just behind the Waffle House Museum at Sam's Crossing, this small pocket rarely sees homes hit the market. Inside, you'll find an oversized, updated kitchen featuring a high-end oven with convection and air fryer settings, and a range that includes an indoor grill, perfect for home cooks. The home also includes a separate upstairs energy-efficient heating and cooling system, powered by a new European-style cycled-water HVAC unit that keeps things comfortable while saving energy. The multi-function mudroom includes built-in storage and a doggie door that leads directly to the backyard, ideal for pet owners or anyone needing a flexible drop zone. With over 1,500 square feet and room to expand, the layout offers flexibility whether you're looking to settle in or grow over time. The roof is just a few years old, the windows are nearly new double-pane, and the space feels both functional and inviting. The backyard is made for entertaining. It features a shaded deck, extended brick paver patio, and a second private courtyard perfect for gardening, lounging, or creating your own retreat. A large shed, attic storage, and a covered carport with a brick driveway provide valuable storage rarely found at this price. Even the landscaping is thoughtfully planned. It focuses on native plants and was designed by a Trees Atlanta volunteer to thrive with minimal maintenance. The neighborhood is one of the best around. Weekly Friday night front porch parties, spontaneous BBQs, and Thursday evening live music hosted by a neighbor bring the community together in ways that feel rare and genuine. The Avondale MARTA station is just a few blocks away, offering easy access to the best of Atlanta's arts, culture, and dining. Walk to Banjo Coffee, Wild Heaven, Little Cottage Brewery, the Town Green, and Avondale's growing restaurant scene. Legacy Park, Bess Walker Park, and multiple trails and green spaces are all close by. Families have excellent school options. The award-winning Museum School - public charter - is just a five-minute walk away. For those seeking a different path, City of Decatur schools are also available through paid tuition for non-resident students. For the 2025-2026 school year, the tuition is $7,883 and applies to KCo5 grades where space allows. There are no City of Decatur taxes. Just a great home, a vibrant location, and a neighborhood that truly feels like home.
Public Records
Aug 27, 1999
Sold
$129,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1986
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1985
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,198 (+6.7%)
$47,040 + $119,760
$166,800
2024
$4,870 (+23.6%)
$47,040 + $119,760
$166,800
2023
$3,940 (+4.2%)
$47,040 + $95,920
$142,960
2022
$3,782 (+12.9%)
$40,000 + $71,720
$111,720
2021
$3,350 (−2.7%)
$40,000 + $59,160
$99,160
2020
$3,442 (+5.8%)
$40,000 + $59,160
$99,160
2019
$3,254 (−4.2%)
$40,000 + $57,320
$97,320
2018
$3,396 (+23.2%)
$14,720 + $87,080
$101,800
2017
$2,757 (+6.5%)
$14,720 + $87,080
$101,800
2016
$2,588 (+24.1%)
$14,720 + $62,200
$76,920
2014
$2,085 (−17.9%)
$14,720 + $62,600
$77,320
2013
$2,538 (+5.8%)
$43,200 + $35,640
$78,840
2012
$2,398 (−20.4%)
$43,200 + $28,000
$71,200
2011
$3,012 (+10.8%)
$14,720 + $71,760
$86,480
2010
$2,717 (+11.6%)
$14,720 + $71,760
$86,480
2008
$2,436
Tax history for 725 Brown Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,198 (+6.7%)
$47,040 + $119,760
$166,800
2024
$4,870 (+23.6%)
$47,040 + $119,760
$166,800
2023
$3,940 (+4.2%)
$47,040 + $95,920
$142,960
2022
$3,782 (+12.9%)
$40,000 + $71,720
$111,720
2021
$3,350 (−2.7%)
$40,000 + $59,160
$99,160
2020
$3,442 (+5.8%)
$40,000 + $59,160
$99,160
2019
$3,254 (−4.2%)
$40,000 + $57,320
$97,320
2018
$3,396 (+23.2%)
$14,720 + $87,080
$101,800
2017
$2,757 (+6.5%)
$14,720 + $87,080
$101,800
2016
$2,588 (+24.1%)
$14,720 + $62,200
$76,920
2014
$2,085 (−17.9%)
$14,720 + $62,600
$77,320
2013
$2,538 (+5.8%)
$43,200 + $35,640
$78,840
2012
$2,398 (−20.4%)
$43,200 + $28,000
$71,200
2011
$3,012 (+10.8%)
$14,720 + $71,760
$86,480
2010
$2,717 (+11.6%)
$14,720 + $71,760
$86,480
2008
$2,436
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,546
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 248 12 013
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.
TaxLegalDescription: All that Tract or Pacel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 248, 15th District, Dekalb County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Block 1, R.J. Dickey Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 78, Dekalb County, Georgia records and being known as 725 Brown Place
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,546
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 248 12 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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