Charming Decatur Cottage exceeds expectations! Centrally located in sought after Decatur Terrace located just outside of the Decatur city limits (great for tax purposes!) yet is comfortably walkable to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, BOOMING downtown Avondale Estates, Agnes Scott, Kirkwood and more! Step inside and you immediately feel the warmth of this home. This is not your run-of-the-mill, soulless, grey and white type of flip - this is truly a home. Original real oak hardwood floors, beautiful original millwork throughout, updated double pane windows, updated and expanded kitchen and baths, large bedrooms, large closets, plenty of storage in the attic, large deck overlooking your incredible flat fenced-in backyard with storage shed. Low maintenance siding, new driveway, updated electrical panel, updated lighting and more! This warm and bright home is a pleasure to show and must be seen in person to truly be appreciated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$413Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ROMAN TEYF• Compass
Contact: 404-668-6621
Bought with Tracy Holden• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #7765920
Redfin Estimate
$446,528
$22K since sold in June 2026$15K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($490K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $2,590 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 778 Brown Pl
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7765920
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$413/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Pending
—
May 13, 2026
Contingent
—
May 7, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$413/sq ft
GAMLS #10760413
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$413/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Contingent
—
May 7, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$413/sq ft
Charming Decatur Cottage exceeds expectations! Centrally located in sought after Decatur Terrace located just outside of the Decatur city limits (great for tax purposes!) yet is comfortably walkable to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, BOOMING downtown Avondale Estates, Agnes Scott, Kirkwood and more! Step inside and you immediately feel the warmth of this home. This is not your run-of-the-mill, soulless, grey and white type of flip - this is truly a home. Original real oak hardwood floors, beautiful original millwork throughout, updated double pane windows, updated and expanded kitchen and baths, large bedrooms, large closets, plenty of storage in the attic, large deck overlooking your incredible flat fenced-in backyard with storage shed. Low maintenance siding, new driveway, updated electrical panel, updated lighting and more! This warm and bright home is a pleasure to show and must be seen in person to truly be appreciated.
GAMLS #8020036
Jul 29, 2016
Sold
$255,000
$248/sq ft
Jun 18, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$245,000
$238/sq ft
FMLS #5707858
Jul 29, 2016
Sold
$255,000
$248/sq ft
Jun 18, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$245,000
$238/sq ft
This Cute-as-a-Button Cottage will be this weekend's most popular new listing. Affordable & in perfect location just outside City of Decatur. Be at Decatur Sq in 5 min. Fresh paint, updated kitchn & bths, lovely bckyrd w/deck & hammock stays! You will enjoy the cozy living rm, sep DR, & sunny kitchn. Appliances stay-even washer/dryer! Need storage? Mstr bdrm has expanded closet + extra closets in living rm & hallway. Fully accessible attic has lots more room. Top it all off w/beautiful landscaping, gorgeous hrdwd trees, & fully fenced yrd. HOT n'hood of Decatur Terrace.
GAMLS #7054639
Oct 24, 2013
Price Changed
$195,000
$190/sq ft
May 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2013
Sold
$195,000
$190/sq ft
Apr 9, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2013
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
Mar 13, 2013
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
Feb 19, 2013
Listed
$210,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 2013
Sold
$195,000
$190/sq ft
FMLS #5112502
May 28, 2013
Price Changed
$195,000
$190/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2013
Sold
$195,000
$190/sq ft
May 17, 2013
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
Apr 9, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 12, 2013
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
Feb 19, 2013
Listed
$210,000
$204/sq ft
FMLS #3872556
Jun 29, 2009
Sold
$194,500
$189/sq ft
Mar 12, 2009
Listed
$205,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2004
Sold
$185,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1998
Sold
$55,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,472 (+2.2%)
$47,040 + $109,760
$156,800
2024
$4,374 (+21.8%)
$47,040 + $109,760
$156,800
2023
$3,591 (−11.0%)
$47,040 + $99,640
$146,680
2022
$4,034 (+7.2%)
$40,000 + $93,680
$133,680
2021
$3,763 (+2.6%)
$40,000 + $81,920
$121,920
2020
$3,667 (+2.6%)
$40,000 + $81,920
$121,920
2019
$3,574 (+8.0%)
$40,000 + $75,000
$115,000
2018
$3,309 (+1.8%)
$14,720 + $89,120
$103,840
2017
$3,251 (+14.3%)
$14,720 + $89,120
$103,840
2016
$2,845 (+14.6%)
$14,720 + $74,360
$89,080
2014
$2,482 (+9.5%)
$14,720 + $66,920
$81,640
2013
$2,266 (−5.7%)
$43,200 + $29,160
$72,360
2012
$2,404 (+6.9%)
$43,200 + $30,760
$73,960
2011
$2,250 (+10.4%)
$14,720 + $50,240
$64,960
2010
$2,038 (−29.3%)
$14,720 + $50,240
$64,960
2008
$2,882
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,028
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 248 14 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 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
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Half Baths: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
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 friendly
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Restaurant, Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 248 14 005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
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