Off market dec 2022 for $525K

$622,570

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,901/mo

•

2,320

sq ft

979 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

This home is a gem and a must see to truly appreciate! Entrance to the main floor is through a charming sun room. Original hardwood floors throughout and a working gas fireplace in the main living room. A large laundry room sits off the kitchen and leads to a screened in porch. The top floor is expansive and all new - a gorgeous master bedroom, additional bedroom, beautiful bathroom, and a bonus area/flex space. The backyard is a perfect blend of sun and shade with a designated fire pit area - and additional parking. This home is turnkey and all you need to do is move in! Located steps outside the Decatur city limits and down the street from the Friends School of Atlanta, East Decatur Greenway, Legacy Park; it is first-tier Museum school. The perfect intown location, very convenient access to 285 and I-20! Newer roof, tankless water heater, dual HVAC systems, newer vapor barrier, new windows throughout entire home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Muretta Moss • Atlanta Intown Dwellings, Inc.

Bought with Bukari Homes Team • Solid Source Realty

Bought with Nikisha Gagne • Solid Source Realty

Source:FMLS #7082166

Redfin Estimate

$622,570

$98K since sold in December 2022$11K since October

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This home's estimate is 20.8% higher than the average sale price ($515K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$375,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,005 sq ft
2561 Midway Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$418,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
1362 Deerwood Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$599,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,128 sq ft
1365 Dorothy Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$565,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
1108 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$705,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
2655 Appian Way, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$429,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
1511 Deerwood Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$592K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

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20 MoM

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Sale history for 979 S Columbia Dr

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7082166

Dec 9, 2022

Sold

$525,000

$226/sq ft

Nov 14, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 20, 2022

Price Changed

$549,000

$237/sq ft

Sep 24, 2022

Price Changed

$599,000

$258/sq ft

Aug 30, 2022

Price Changed

$625,000

$269/sq ft

Jul 30, 2022

Listed

$645,000

$278/sq ft

FMLS #3797399

Apr 30, 2009

Sold

$172,200

$74/sq ft

Oct 6, 2008

Listed

$189,900

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,711 (+10.4%)

$43,134 + $162,266

$205,400

2024

$5,172 (+0.5%)

$43,134 + $162,266

$205,400

2023

$5,146 (+57.0%)

$43,520 + $161,880

$205,400

2022

$3,277 (+12.2%)

$34,200 + $71,640

$105,840

2021

$2,921 (+21.8%)

$34,200 + $56,200

$90,400

2020

$2,397 (+0.3%)

$34,200 + $56,200

$90,400

2019

$2,391 (−10.6%)

$34,200 + $38,320

$72,520

2018

$2,673 (+12.0%)

$17,960 + $63,200

$81,160

2017

$2,386 (+0.9%)

$17,960 + $63,200

$81,160

2016

$2,365 (+53.1%)

$17,960 + $53,080

$71,040

2014

$1,545 (+34.7%)

$17,960 + $53,120

$71,080

2013

$1,147 (−4.2%)

$28,080 + $8,720

$36,800

2012

$1,198 (−15.5%)

$28,080 + $8,720

$36,800

2011

$1,417 (−43.8%)

$28,800 + $13,344

$42,144

2010

$2,521 (−27.8%)

$28,800 + $52,120

$80,920

2008

$3,493

Tax history for 979 S Columbia Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,711 (+10.4%)

$43,134 + $162,266

$205,400

2024

$5,172 (+0.5%)

$43,134 + $162,266

$205,400

2023

$5,146 (+57.0%)

$43,520 + $161,880

$205,400

2022

$3,277 (+12.2%)

$34,200 + $71,640

$105,840

2021

$2,921 (+21.8%)

$34,200 + $56,200

$90,400

2020

$2,397 (+0.3%)

$34,200 + $56,200

$90,400

2019

$2,391 (−10.6%)

$34,200 + $38,320

$72,520

2018

$2,673 (+12.0%)

$17,960 + $63,200

$81,160

2017

$2,386 (+0.9%)

$17,960 + $63,200

$81,160

2016

$2,365 (+53.1%)

$17,960 + $53,080

$71,040

2014

$1,545 (+34.7%)

$17,960 + $53,120

$71,080

2013

$1,147 (−4.2%)

$28,080 + $8,720

$36,800

2012

$1,198 (−15.5%)

$28,080 + $8,720

$36,800

2011

$1,417 (−43.8%)

$28,800 + $13,344

$42,144

2010

$2,521 (−27.8%)

$28,800 + $52,120

$80,920

2008

$3,493

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,320

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 216 06 037

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
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Tub/Shower Combo

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Other Surface Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Water Heater

Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: -

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 440 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills

Location Information
Directions: Make sure you add * S * into GPS Please use GPS. Home is on west side of street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,320
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 06 037

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Druid Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Druid Hills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$592,000 – $716,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$443,355
985 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1787 Sq. Ft.	$678,202
972 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2091 Sq. Ft.	$501,151
969 South Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1383 Sq. Ft.	$340,519
1229 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1107 Sq. Ft.	$355,279
2809 Monticello Pl, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$362,699
1219 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$446,038

Address	Redfin Estimate
991 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$532,873
997 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$450,969
978 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$558,704
960 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$617,137
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2824 Monticello Pl, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$315,689
2808 Monticello Pl, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1071 Sq. Ft.	$292,251
2840 Monticello Pl, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$340,588
1225 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1107 Sq. Ft.	$414,293

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