Walk to all Decatur has to offer: Downtown, Oakhurst, shopping/dining/entertainment, businesses, top schools/colleges, parks, & MARTA! This classic Craftsman was renovated in 2009 yet maintains 1920s charm. Enjoy the front porch overlooking PATH, LVG RM & Sep DNG RM, decorative fireplace,original heart pine floors,renovated kitchen-custom cabinets/countertops/backsplash; master bath featuring double vanity & claw foot tub-shower; 3-full size parking spaces in back/alley. Approved lot variance allows for easy addition. Fiber optic cable already installed & ready for use!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gwen L Gable• HARRY NORMAN REALTORS
Bought with Jenn Wood• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #5721438
Redfin Estimate
$635,927
$243K since sold in December 2016$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 18.3% lower than the average sale price ($778K) of 6 comparable homes.
Walk to all Decatur has to offer: Downtown, Oakhurst, shopping/dining/entertainment, businesses, top schools/colleges, parks, and MARTA! This classic Craftsman was renovated in 2009 yet maintains 1920s charm. Enjoy the front porch overlooking PATH, LVG RM & Sep DNG RM, decorative fireplace, original heart pine floors, renovated kitchen-custom cabinets/countertops/backsplash; master bath featuring double vanity & claw foot tub-shower; 3-full size parking spaces in back/alley. Approved lot variance allows for easy addition. Fiber optic cable already installed and ready for use!
FMLS #5721438
Dec 28, 2016
Sold
$393,000
$300/sq ft
Nov 22, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2016
Relisted
—
Nov 4, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 28, 2016
Price Changed
$395,000
$302/sq ft
Sep 9, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 18, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2016
Price Changed
$399,900
$306/sq ft
Jul 15, 2016
Listed
$415,000
$317/sq ft
FMLS #3841050
May 13, 2009
Sold
$110,000
$84/sq ft
Jan 5, 2009
Listed
$129,500
$99/sq ft
CURRENTLY USED AS DUPLEX,CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO SINGLE FAMILY 1920'S CRAFTSMAN HOUSE ESTATE SALE NEEDS WORK.SOLD 'AS IS'
Public Records
Nov 16, 1987
Sold
$51,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1985
Sold
$40,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+5.3%)
$93,280 + $137,840
$231,120
2024
$9,151 (−44.0%)
$93,280 + $137,840
$231,120
2023
$16,332 (+119.2%)
$93,280 + $127,040
$220,320
2022
$7,453 (−46.8%)
$91,760 + $113,640
$205,400
2021
$13,996 (+94.3%)
$32,160 + $125,840
$158,000
2020
$7,202 (+6.6%)
$32,160 + $125,840
$158,000
2019
$6,754 (+13.4%)
$32,160 + $122,560
$154,720
2018
$5,958 (+0.7%)
$32,160 + $108,760
$140,920
2017
$5,919 (+142.0%)
$32,160 + $108,760
$140,920
2016
$2,446 (+18.6%)
$25,720 + $62,280
$88,000
2014
$2,063 (−1.6%)
$25,720 + $81,320
$107,040
2013
$2,098 (+479.3%)
$25,728 + $46,192
$71,920
2012
$362 (−83.7%)
$49,440 + $22,480
$71,920
2011
$2,228 (+575.8%)
$25,680 + $46,240
$71,920
2010
$330 (−57.2%)
$25,680 + $46,240
$71,920
2008
$770
Tax history for 819 W Howard Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+5.3%)
$93,280 + $137,840
$231,120
2024
$9,151 (−44.0%)
$93,280 + $137,840
$231,120
2023
$16,332 (+119.2%)
$93,280 + $127,040
$220,320
2022
$7,453 (−46.8%)
$91,760 + $113,640
$205,400
2021
$13,996 (+94.3%)
$32,160 + $125,840
$158,000
2020
$7,202 (+6.6%)
$32,160 + $125,840
$158,000
2019
$6,754 (+13.4%)
$32,160 + $122,560
$154,720
2018
$5,958 (+0.7%)
$32,160 + $108,760
$140,920
2017
$5,919 (+142.0%)
$32,160 + $108,760
$140,920
2016
$2,446 (+18.6%)
$25,720 + $62,280
$88,000
2014
$2,063 (−1.6%)
$25,720 + $81,320
$107,040
2013
$2,098 (+479.3%)
$25,728 + $46,192
$71,920
2012
$362 (−83.7%)
$49,440 + $22,480
$71,920
2011
$2,228 (+575.8%)
$25,680 + $46,240
$71,920
2010
$330 (−57.2%)
$25,680 + $46,240
$71,920
2008
$770
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 038
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, head west on West Howard. Turn RT on Drexel; park on left side of street. OR, off of Drexel turn into alley. At right, park behind house in spaces marked 819-Private Parking. Walk down Drexel to W Howard to 819. Lockbox at front door.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 038
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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