Looking for Charm, Space, Incredible Master Renovation, Ready to Move in and Fantastic Location?? This is it! This renovated 1925 home has so much. Nestled between Avondale and Decatur in sought after walk-friendly Decatur Terrace (a true intown neighborhood). Walk to MARTA, restaurants and 3 breweries. Upgrades include: New Roof, Master Bath, 2nd Bath, refinished Hardwoods, Laundry Room/Mud Room, Privacy Fence and Outbuilding. Enjoy cocktails or coffee on the fabulous large front porch or the back deck. You will immediately want to call this house your home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LAURA ZIPPERER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with KRISTI PEARGIN MUELLER• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #5720947
Redfin Estimate
$531,838
$187K since sold in August 2016$7,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($597K) of 6 comparable homes.
90 year old grand lady with loads of charm and character. Rest a while on your rocking chair front porch or party down on the rear deck! 4 original coal fireplaces add to the period feel along with the gleaming Heart of Pine wide plank floors. Open cook's kitchen with island and new SS appliances. Finished attic is plumbed and ready for a second bath with a roof bump out;(Plans in listing docs). Dining room is current laundry room, but perfect space in the bathroom to add stackable washer and dryer. Walk to Avondale Marta, bike to Decatur Square.
Public Records
Sep 29, 1999
Sold
$95,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1997
Sold
$60,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,695 (+8.0%)
$47,040 + $149,560
$196,600
2024
$5,272 (+19.0%)
$47,040 + $149,560
$196,600
2023
$4,430 (−11.7%)
$47,040 + $122,560
$169,600
2022
$5,020 (+3.6%)
$40,000 + $119,400
$159,400
2021
$4,847 (−2.9%)
$40,000 + $111,880
$151,880
2020
$4,989 (+11.3%)
$40,000 + $111,880
$151,880
2019
$4,482 (+0.3%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2018
$4,471 (−3.8%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2017
$4,646 (+29.8%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2016
$3,580 (+5.6%)
$14,720 + $109,120
$123,840
2014
$3,389 (−0.1%)
$11,624 + $76,160
$87,784
2013
$3,393 (+11.3%)
$14,720 + $52,760
$67,480
2012
$3,048 (+1.9%)
$43,200 + $27,160
$70,360
2011
$2,991 (+9.5%)
$14,720 + $55,640
$70,360
2010
$2,731 (−11.7%)
$14,720 + $55,640
$70,360
2008
$3,093
Tax history for 729 Hillmont Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,695 (+8.0%)
$47,040 + $149,560
$196,600
2024
$5,272 (+19.0%)
$47,040 + $149,560
$196,600
2023
$4,430 (−11.7%)
$47,040 + $122,560
$169,600
2022
$5,020 (+3.6%)
$40,000 + $119,400
$159,400
2021
$4,847 (−2.9%)
$40,000 + $111,880
$151,880
2020
$4,989 (+11.3%)
$40,000 + $111,880
$151,880
2019
$4,482 (+0.3%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2018
$4,471 (−3.8%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2017
$4,646 (+29.8%)
$13,797 + $124,171
$137,968
2016
$3,580 (+5.6%)
$14,720 + $109,120
$123,840
2014
$3,389 (−0.1%)
$11,624 + $76,160
$87,784
2013
$3,393 (+11.3%)
$14,720 + $52,760
$67,480
2012
$3,048 (+1.9%)
$43,200 + $27,160
$70,360
2011
$2,991 (+9.5%)
$14,720 + $55,640
$70,360
2010
$2,731 (−11.7%)
$14,720 + $55,640
$70,360
2008
$3,093
*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
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,798
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 248 07 014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Other Surface Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur take College toward Avondale, Pass Sam's Crossing/Arcadia Ave. , First Street on Rt is Hillmont (near Waffle House Museum). Home is down on Rt.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,798
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 248 07 014
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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