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
$282Est. 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
$653,705
$129K since sold in December 2022$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 41.4% higher than the average sale price ($462K) of 5 comparable homes.
LARGER THAN EXPECTED ALL BRICK, FRESH & INVITING, NEW PAINT INSIDE AND OUT, NEW ROOF, BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, GLASSED FRONT PORCH, PERMANENT STAIRS TO ATTIC, FABULOUS LOCATION, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR AND AVONDALE W/O CITY TAXES.
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
3
Baths
1
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 Jun 22, 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.
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 Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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