Off Market Feb 2023 for $781K

$807,527

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,793/mo

•

5,194

sq ft

257 Decatur Rd, McDonough, GA 30253

About this home

New Pricing!! Rare Opportunity - Have the best of both worlds!! Iconic Sprawling Ranch on 10 +/- acres overlooking stocked pond and fully lighted tennis courts (easily converted to pickle ball) in the HEART of Historic McDonough! Grandly situated in a park-like setting with elegant, timeless details and over 5,100 sq ft. of ONE level living, there are endless possibilities!! Offering 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, boasting 5 fireplaces, incredible Great Room with beamed ceilings and serene views, massive masonry fireplace and built-ins open to the spectacular, totally renovated Chef's Kitchen with custom, hand-made cabinetry, professional appliances, oversized island with quartzite counters, and natural light filled breakfast area. Expansive den/playroom with kitchenette and full bath that opens to the huge patio and private back yard and tennis court area. Owner's Suite has french doors leading to exercise room, and another office/flex area with fireside den. Fabulous, true hardwood flooring throughout. Wide hallways, abundant storage space and large closets, including huge laundry room. Detached garage/workshop has 220 power and loads of storage. Made for entertaining and designed to host intimate or large gatherings, this classic home easily accommodates multi generational living. New exterior paint 2022, new roof 2020, HVAC replaced in 2019, new main water line and sewer lines in 2022. There is also an unpaved entrance off Fairview Drive, making for easy sidewalk stroll to nearby parks, restaurants and the awesome McDonough Square. Shown by APPT ONLY to qualified Buyers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

9.3 acresLot Size

$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cindy Carter • Blue Door Associates, LLC

Bought with Ron Minnifield • Atlanta's Upscale Properties LLC

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•Source:GAMLS #20064090

Redfin Estimate

$807,527

$27K since sold in February 2023$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 79% higher than the average sale price ($451K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$540,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths3,627 sq ft
125 Oakpark Ter, McDonough, GA 30253
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$510,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,059 sq ft
117 Tracy Ln, McDonough, GA 30253
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$500,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,643 sq ft
88 College St, McDonough, GA 30253
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$415,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,168 sq ft
133 Tracy Ln, McDonough, GA 30253
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$423,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,036 sq ft
654 Conyers Rd, McDonough, GA 30252
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$318,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,224 sq ft
440 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 30253

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Market trends in 30253, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$335K

$24 MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

234

10 MoM

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Sale history for 257 Decatur Rd

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #20064090

Feb 28, 2023

Sold

$781,000

$150/sq ft

Jan 26, 2023

Pending

—

Dec 7, 2022

Price Changed

$789,000

$152/sq ft

Sep 19, 2022

Price Changed

$849,000

$163/sq ft

Aug 4, 2022

Listed

$899,500

$173/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 25, 2015

Sold

$425,000

$82/sq ft

GAMLS #7320597

Mar 23, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Nov 12, 2014

Price Changed

$499,000

$96/sq ft

Aug 14, 2014

Listed

$625,000

$120/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 19, 1994

Sold

$215,000

$41/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,655 (−57.7%)

$64,160 + $251,612

$315,772

2024

$10,994 (+26.6%)

$64,160 + $251,612

$315,772

2023

$8,681 (+0.2%)

$55,600 + $228,640

$284,240

2022

$8,663 (+11.9%)

$51,320 + $206,080

$257,400

2021

$7,740 (+13.8%)

$44,080 + $174,680

$218,760

2020

$6,799 (−3.5%)

$41,480 + $142,920

$184,400

2019

$7,046 (+5.8%)

$39,360 + $147,840

$187,200

2018

$6,657 (+0.5%)

$36,360 + $137,440

$173,800

2017

$6,623 (−0.3%)

$34,240 + $136,240

$170,480

2016

$6,644 (+38.0%)

$34,240 + $136,240

$170,480

2014

$4,814 (+1.3%)

$31,440 + $90,120

$121,560

2013

$4,751 (+3.0%)

$31,440 + $87,920

$119,360

2012

$4,611 (−1.4%)

$31,440 + $84,360

$115,800

2011

$4,677 (−14.3%)

$31,440 + $90,360

$121,800

2010

$5,460 (−14.9%)

$31,440 + $113,400

$144,840

2009

$6,419

$48,960 + $126,200

$175,160

2008

$6,419

$48,960 + $126,200

$175,160

Tax history for 257 Decatur Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,655 (−57.7%)

$64,160 + $251,612

$315,772

2024

$10,994 (+26.6%)

$64,160 + $251,612

$315,772

2023

$8,681 (+0.2%)

$55,600 + $228,640

$284,240

2022

$8,663 (+11.9%)

$51,320 + $206,080

$257,400

2021

$7,740 (+13.8%)

$44,080 + $174,680

$218,760

2020

$6,799 (−3.5%)

$41,480 + $142,920

$184,400

2019

$7,046 (+5.8%)

$39,360 + $147,840

$187,200

2018

$6,657 (+0.5%)

$36,360 + $137,440

$173,800

2017

$6,623 (−0.3%)

$34,240 + $136,240

$170,480

2016

$6,644 (+38.0%)

$34,240 + $136,240

$170,480

2014

$4,814 (+1.3%)

$31,440 + $90,120

$121,560

2013

$4,751 (+3.0%)

$31,440 + $87,920

$119,360

2012

$4,611 (−1.4%)

$31,440 + $84,360

$115,800

2011

$4,677 (−14.3%)

$31,440 + $90,360

$121,800

2010

$5,460 (−14.9%)

$31,440 + $113,400

$144,840

2009

$6,419

$48,960 + $126,200

$175,160

2008

$6,419

$48,960 + $126,200

$175,160

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

405,108

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

5,194

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Henry County

APN

M18-01027000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2024.

R-100

Single-Family Residential District

The R-100 single-family residential district is intended to provide suitable open space and residential areas for single-family detached dwellings at low to moderate densities with access to public water and sewerage.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/8vmHlOWGiE8

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Main Level Bathrooms: 4

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Main Level Bedrooms: 5

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Bookcases, Double Vanity, Beamed Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs
Living Area: 5194
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 5194
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: One
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: In Hall
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Factory Built, Gas Starter, Masonry, Gas Log

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Seats 12+,Separate Room
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Kitchen Island,Second Kitchen,Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Great Room, Other, Office

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
Fencing: Back Yard

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Tennis Court(s), Workshop, Garage(s)
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 9.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 405108
Lot Size Acres: 9.3
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Greenbelt, Open Lot, Private
Waterfront Features: Pond

Building Information
Year Built: 1962
Building Area Total: 5194
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: M1801027000
Tax Annual Amount: 8469.51
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Unknown

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available

Location

HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Walnut Creek
Middle Or Junior School: McDonough Middle
High School: McDonough

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 257 Decatur Road, Mcdonough GA 30253
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30253
Country: US
Subdivision Name: NONE
Coordinates: -84.1391026,33.4546195
Directions: From McDonough Square - take Decatur Road ( Hwy 155 North ) and cross Lawrenceville Street. Continue straight past Fairview Drive and House will be on the left.

Community Information
Community Features: None, Near Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,194
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Henry County
APN: M18-01027000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 10, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 60

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Other
List Price: 789000
Search Price: 781000
Close Price: 781000
Listing Id: 20064090
Original List Price: 899500

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2022-08-05
Close Date: 2023-02-28
Listing Contract Date: 2022-08-04
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-01-20
Off Market Date: 2023-01-20

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Schools

Walnut Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Henry County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

McDonough High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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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

5 days above 106° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

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

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McDonough, GA • 30253

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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$768,000 – $929,000

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Home values near 257 Decatur Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2683 Sq. Ft.	$312,686
297 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$277,398

Address	Redfin Estimate
295 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1785 Sq. Ft.	$289,177
308 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1501 Sq. Ft.	$274,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
271 Burke Cir, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2281 Sq. Ft.	$299,284
163 Bon Aire Dr, McDonough, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1438 Sq. Ft.	$241,022

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