Charming decatur bungalow with covered front porch in prime location ready for renovation or move in as is. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Original brick fireplace. Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Short walk to downtown decatur parks, shopping, and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PRESTON COWART• Towneclub Realty, LLC.
Bought with Jeffrey Taylor• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6799451
Redfin Estimate
$525,185
$203K since sold in December 2020$11K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.2% lower than the average sale price ($712K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming decatur bungalow with covered front porch in prime location ready for renovation or move in as is. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Original brick fireplace. Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Short walk to downtown decatur parks, shopping, and restaurants.
Public Records
Sep 29, 2020
Sold
$310,000
$231/sq ft
GAMLS #8860255
Oct 12, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2020
Price Changed
$384,500
$287/sq ft
Sep 18, 2020
Listed
$385,000
$287/sq ft
GAMLS #3119297
Nov 4, 2014
Price Changed
$165,000
$123/sq ft
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$165,000
$123/sq ft
Jan 23, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 2, 2011
Price Changed
$175,000
$130/sq ft
Sep 22, 2011
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2011
Listed
$175,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2012
Sold
$165,000
$123/sq ft
FMLS #4269259
Apr 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$165,000
$123/sq ft
Sep 21, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2011
Listed
$175,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 1999
Sold
$177,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1995
Sold
$23,900
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 1994
Sold
$90,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1985
Sold
$43,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,080 (−36.6%)
$93,280 + $203,800
$297,080
2023
$6,432 (+110,803.8%)
$93,280 + $106,440
$199,720
2022
$6 (−99.9%)
$91,760 + $100,160
$191,920
2021
$7,947 (+16.7%)
$26,880 + $101,920
$128,800
2020
$6,812 (+7.0%)
$26,880 + $101,920
$128,800
2019
$6,365 (+14.2%)
$32,160 + $106,840
$139,000
2018
$5,574 (−0.4%)
$32,160 + $92,600
$124,760
2017
$5,598 (+79.3%)
$32,160 + $92,600
$124,760
2016
$3,123 (+56.8%)
$32,160 + $81,080
$113,240
2014
$1,992 (−15.7%)
$32,160 + $84,600
$116,760
2013
$2,364 (+436.4%)
$24,772 + $41,200
$65,972
2012
$441 (−82.3%)
$61,800 + $23,880
$85,680
2011
$2,490 (+520.7%)
$32,120 + $53,560
$85,680
2010
$401 (+16.8%)
$32,120 + $53,560
$85,680
2008
$343
Tax history for 809 W Howard Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,080 (−36.6%)
$93,280 + $203,800
$297,080
2023
$6,432 (+110,803.8%)
$93,280 + $106,440
$199,720
2022
$6 (−99.9%)
$91,760 + $100,160
$191,920
2021
$7,947 (+16.7%)
$26,880 + $101,920
$128,800
2020
$6,812 (+7.0%)
$26,880 + $101,920
$128,800
2019
$6,365 (+14.2%)
$32,160 + $106,840
$139,000
2018
$5,574 (−0.4%)
$32,160 + $92,600
$124,760
2017
$5,598 (+79.3%)
$32,160 + $92,600
$124,760
2016
$3,123 (+56.8%)
$32,160 + $81,080
$113,240
2014
$1,992 (−15.7%)
$32,160 + $84,600
$116,760
2013
$2,364 (+436.4%)
$24,772 + $41,200
$65,972
2012
$441 (−82.3%)
$61,800 + $23,880
$85,680
2011
$2,490 (+520.7%)
$32,120 + $53,560
$85,680
2010
$401 (+16.8%)
$32,120 + $53,560
$85,680
2008
$343
*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
2.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,593
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 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 such 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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Bookcases
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room,Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cedar
Exterior Features: Rear Stairs
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dekalb - Other
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,593
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 041
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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