Rare City of Decatur find! Elegant brick Colonial tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an exclusive nine home enclave, bordering 4-acre Adair Park & Dog Park & steps to downtown Decatur's myriad of dining/shopping offerings! Pristinely updated, this 18th century Williamsburg Lightfoot House replica epitomizes timeless sophistication, superior craftmanship & modern-day convenience (including an ELEVATOR to the upper level for those who want to forgo stairs)! Grand in stature, it radiates opulence with its lavish wainscoting & moldings, airy 9ft ceilings, transom windows, library w/built-ins, 3 fireplaces & rich hardwoods throughout. 4 bedrooms positioned for seamless conversion into 2 master suites. Modernized kitchen (w/Cambria Quartz, underlit custom cabinetry & SS appliances) opens to a bright breakfast area & family/sunroom w/floor to ceiling window walls. Attached 2-car garage & a climate-controlled upstairs bonus room with 344 sf of extra living space, well-suited for a home gym, studio or office/workspace. Gorgeously landscaped (low maintenance) exterior w/delightful fenced-in private courtyard & storage shed. Award-winning City of Decatur school district. Across street from St. Thomas More School. Short stroll to Decatur Square, Agnes Scott, Ebster Park (w/pool & rec center), public transportation/MARTA, Emory CLIFF Shuttle, PATH & a plethora of parks/trails. Designated bike lane steps from front door. 1 mile to Emory Decatur Hospital & ample grocery/retail. Minutes to Emory, CDC & VA Hospital. Easy access to major highways, downtown Atlanta & airport. PRIME LOCATION. Recently designated as a GOLD Level Walk Friendly Community! New Roof & Water Heater (1 yr). No HOA Fees!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Wood• Keller Knapp
Bought with Christa Gogstad• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #6879767
Redfin Estimate
$1,006,825
$172K since sold in June 2021$2,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($958K) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare City of Decatur find! Elegant brick Colonial tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an exclusive nine home enclave, bordering 4-acre Adair Park & Dog Park & steps to downtown Decatur's myriad of dining/shopping offerings! Pristinely updated, this 18th century Williamsburg Lightfoot House replica epitomizes timeless sophistication, superior craftmanship & modern-day convenience (including an ELEVATOR to the upper level for those who want to forgo stairs)! Grand in stature, it radiates opulence with its lavish wainscoting & moldings, airy 9ft ceilings, transom windows, library w/built-ins, 3 fireplaces & rich hardwoods throughout. 4 bedrooms positioned for seamless conversion into 2 master suites. Modernized kitchen (w/Cambria Quartz, underlit custom cabinetry & SS appliances) opens to a bright breakfast area & family/sunroom w/floor to ceiling window walls. Attached 2-car garage & a climate-controlled upstairs bonus room with 344 sf of extra living space, well-suited for a home gym, studio or office/workspace. Gorgeously landscaped (low maintenance) exterior w/delightful fenced-in private courtyard & storage shed. Award-winning City of Decatur school district. Across street from St. Thomas More School. Short stroll to Decatur Square, Agnes Scott, Ebster Park (w/pool & rec center), public transportation/MARTA, Emory CLIFF Shuttle, PATH & a plethora of parks/trails. Designated bike lane steps from front door. 1 mile to Emory Decatur Hospital & ample grocery/retail. Minutes to Emory, CDC & VA Hospital. Easy access to major highways, downtown Atlanta & airport. PRIME LOCATION. Recently designated as a GOLD Level Walk Friendly Community! New Roof & Water Heater (1 yr). No HOA Fees!
Public Records
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$700,000
$238/sq ft
GAMLS #7527583
Dec 17, 2015
Price Changed
$700,000
$238/sq ft
Dec 1, 2015
Price Changed
$745,000
$253/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$700,000
$238/sq ft
Oct 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2015
Listed
$745,000
$253/sq ft
Beautiful Traditional home nestled in a cluster of Executive Homes next to ADAIR Park/Dog Park. This home flows beautifully for elegant entertaining. Easy walk to Decatur restaurants and shopping, quick drive to downtown ATL. 4BR/2.5BA with hardwood floors on both levels. Home features an ELEVATOR just off the kitchen for those who can't take stairs. New Quartz countertops and SS appliances in kitchen. Large sun room/great room off of kitchen. 3 fireplaces. Large light filled room over double attached garage could be home office/artist studio/home gym. Low maintenance yard with brick fencing is at end of quiet cul-de-sac. NO HOA to contend with!
FMLS #5599037
Dec 2, 2015
Price Changed
$700,000
$238/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$700,000
$238/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Price Changed
$745,000
$253/sq ft
Oct 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2015
Listed
$745,000
$253/sq ft
GAMLS #7384719
Sep 9, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2015
Price Changed
$775,000
$263/sq ft
Jan 8, 2015
Listed
$785,000
$266/sq ft
FMLS #5382150
Sep 9, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2015
Price Changed
$775,000
$263/sq ft
Jan 8, 2015
Listed
$785,000
$266/sq ft
GAMLS #7327938
Nov 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2014
Listed
$785,000
$266/sq ft
FMLS #5336908
Nov 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2014
Listed
$785,000
$266/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 2006
Sold
$600,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1993
Sold
$187,500
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1993
Sold
$187,500
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1990
Sold
$185,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,346 (+19.7%)
$153,844 + $212,452
$366,296
2024
$12,819 (+4.0%)
$153,844 + $212,452
$366,296
2023
$12,327 (+1.2%)
$158,800 + $221,880
$380,680
2022
$12,184 (+31.9%)
$158,800 + $108,640
$267,440
2021
$9,238 (+94.7%)
$40,360 + $222,000
$262,360
2020
$4,744 (+12.2%)
$40,360 + $222,000
$262,360
2019
$4,228 (−35.8%)
$40,360 + $196,960
$237,320
2018
$6,583 (+2.0%)
$40,360 + $193,800
$234,160
2017
$6,452 (−8.7%)
$40,360 + $193,800
$234,160
2016
$7,068 (+25.7%)
$31,257 + $209,183
$240,440
2014
$5,621 (−13.2%)
$30,520 + $231,360
$261,880
2013
$6,473 (+159.2%)
$27,520 + $144,480
$172,000
2012
$2,497 (−68.2%)
$67,040 + $165,560
$232,600
2011
$7,855 (+209.5%)
$30,000 + $202,600
$232,600
2010
$2,538 (+1.9%)
$30,052 + $202,548
$232,600
2008
$2,491
Tax history for 9 Charter Sq
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,346 (+19.7%)
$153,844 + $212,452
$366,296
2024
$12,819 (+4.0%)
$153,844 + $212,452
$366,296
2023
$12,327 (+1.2%)
$158,800 + $221,880
$380,680
2022
$12,184 (+31.9%)
$158,800 + $108,640
$267,440
2021
$9,238 (+94.7%)
$40,360 + $222,000
$262,360
2020
$4,744 (+12.2%)
$40,360 + $222,000
$262,360
2019
$4,228 (−35.8%)
$40,360 + $196,960
$237,320
2018
$6,583 (+2.0%)
$40,360 + $193,800
$234,160
2017
$6,452 (−8.7%)
$40,360 + $193,800
$234,160
2016
$7,068 (+25.7%)
$31,257 + $209,183
$240,440
2014
$5,621 (−13.2%)
$30,520 + $231,360
$261,880
2013
$6,473 (+159.2%)
$27,520 + $144,480
$172,000
2012
$2,497 (−68.2%)
$67,040 + $165,560
$232,600
2011
$7,855 (+209.5%)
$30,000 + $202,600
$232,600
2010
$2,538 (+1.9%)
$30,052 + $202,548
$232,600
2008
$2,491
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,850
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 245 02 009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Plantation Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Stone Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur head east on W. Ponce de Leon Ave to W. Trinity Place. Make a right and another immediate right on Charter Square. Home (#9) will be on your right. Park in front of the home or street cul-de-sac. Supra Lockbox attached to railing outside front door.
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Dog Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 245 02 009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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