Welcome home to this charming 1940’s cottage-style bungalow! This quaint 2 Bdrm/2 Bath, features a cozy fireplace in the living area with hardwood floors and casings. The property sits on 1.3 acres with mature hardwoods and a landscape. The backyard is fenced in and has a separate workshop for the hobbyist or can be used for extra storage. This location offers many commute options with convenient easy access to I-285, Decatur, Emory, and Atlanta. There are so many options for this deal! Move-In Ready, AirBnB, or use as a rental property, bring your vision to take this to the next level.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Maranda Capitano• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Listed by STAN JONES• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with MICHAEL E KENT JR• The Benchmark Group, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7202987
Redfin Estimate
$223,193
$17K since sold in May 2023$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 4.1% lower than the average sale price ($233K) of 5 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this charming 1940's cottage-style bungalow! This quaint 2 Bdrm/2 Bath, features a cozy fireplace in the living area with hardwood floors and casings. The property sits on 1.3 acres with mature hardwoods and a landscape. The backyard is fenced in and has a separate workshop for the hobbyist or can be used for extra storage. This location offers many commute options with convenient easy access to I-285, Decatur, Emory, and Atlanta. There are so many options for this deal! Move-In Ready, AirBnB, or use as a rental property, bring your vision to take this to the next level.
Public Records
Jul 23, 1982
Sold
$40,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,934 (+2.4%)
$14,280 + $77,200
$91,480
2024
$2,865 (+572.1%)
$14,280 + $77,200
$91,480
2023
$426 (−1.9%)
$14,280 + $69,280
$83,560
2022
$434
$14,280 + $52,880
$67,160
2021
$435 (−0.9%)
$14,280 + $30,800
$45,080
2020
$439 (+0.4%)
$14,280 + $30,800
$45,080
2019
$437 (+0.7%)
$14,280 + $19,000
$33,280
2018
$434 (−1.8%)
$6,160 + $21,560
$27,720
2017
$442 (+2.0%)
$6,160 + $21,560
$27,720
2016
$433 (+11.9%)
$6,160 + $14,480
$20,640
2014
$387 (−0.8%)
$6,160 + $14,280
$20,440
2013
$390 (−12.8%)
$6,160 + $3,800
$9,960
2012
$447 (−20.5%)
$6,000 + $9,160
$15,160
2011
$563 (−12.1%)
$10,840 + $13,304
$24,144
2010
$641 (+5.5%)
$4,397 + $35,323
$39,720
2008
$607
Tax history for 859 Ellis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,934 (+2.4%)
$14,280 + $77,200
$91,480
2024
$2,865 (+572.1%)
$14,280 + $77,200
$91,480
2023
$426 (−1.9%)
$14,280 + $69,280
$83,560
2022
$434
$14,280 + $52,880
$67,160
2021
$435 (−0.9%)
$14,280 + $30,800
$45,080
2020
$439 (+0.4%)
$14,280 + $30,800
$45,080
2019
$437 (+0.7%)
$14,280 + $19,000
$33,280
2018
$434 (−1.8%)
$6,160 + $21,560
$27,720
2017
$442 (+2.0%)
$6,160 + $21,560
$27,720
2016
$433 (+11.9%)
$6,160 + $14,480
$20,640
2014
$387 (−0.8%)
$6,160 + $14,280
$20,440
2013
$390 (−12.8%)
$6,160 + $3,800
$9,960
2012
$447 (−20.5%)
$6,000 + $9,160
$15,160
2011
$563 (−12.1%)
$10,840 + $13,304
$24,144
2010
$641 (+5.5%)
$4,397 + $35,323
$39,720
2008
$607
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 226 02 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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