LOCATION & LOW MAINTENANCE!! Come see this wonderful 2BR/1BA true craftsman bungalow tucked in the idyllic Lenox Place neighborhood that is just steps from Downtown Decatur. Charm and character are evident the moment you step on the property. The small low maintenance yard features bright Daffodils and forsythia that greet you as follow brick walkway up to an inviting front porch. Interior features include original hardwood floors, 10 ft ceilings, as well as, crown and picture mouldings. Spacious living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The bathroom has been completely renovated with a striking step-in shower and heated towel rack. The kitchen has ample cabinet space equipped with pull out shelves to maximize storage. In addition, there is a mudroom/pantry space with built in cabinets off the kitchen. Enjoy a morning cup of Joe on your very private brick patio off the back of the home. Off street parking is available in the adjacent carport. Up the street is Adair Park that includes a playground, a dog park and a field. In the next block is Ebster Pool and Park. Two MARTA stations are a brief walk away. The property also includes 1/2 the driveway and carport to the left. If you a seeking a simplified way of life while enjoying a new level of living you have found it with this home.
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$472,000
147 Emerson Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
2beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$465,700 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$2,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$465,700
$442,000 - $489,000
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Listed by:
Mary Stubbs Rigger,
Keller Knapp 404-312-9126
Bought with:
EMILY SANDERS, 326107
Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7348829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Roommate Floor Plan
- Level: Roommate Floor Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Mud Room
Features
- Bookcases, Crown Molding, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Detached
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, No Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 65
- Features: Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 15 236 04 159
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Lap Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: None
- Subdivision: Lenox Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $470,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,657
- Date on market: 3/6/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Listing removed | $485,000$433/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10576616 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+2.8%$433/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $472,000+4.9%$421/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7348829 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2024 | Pending sale | $449,900$402/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Contingent | $449,900$402/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10263219 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$402/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,185 +28.5% | $188,120 +36.4% |
| 2024 | $3,258 +136771.4% | $137,960 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $2 -17.9% | $136,200 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $3 -7.1% | $113,400 -7.9% |
| 2021 | $3 -95.9% | $123,080 +6% |
| 2020 | $75 +98.3% | $116,120 -4.7% |
| 2019 | $38 -74.8% | $121,840 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $151 -66.4% | $105,880 -0.6% |
| 2017 | $448 0% | $106,560 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $449 | $93,160 +18% |
| 2014 | $449 | $78,920 -7.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $84,960 |
| 2012 | -- | $84,960 -1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $86,080 |
| 2010 | $403 | $86,080 |
| 2009 | $403 +16.7% | $86,080 |
| 2008 | $345 -12.4% | $86,080 |
| 2007 | $394 | $86,080 |
| 2006 | $394 +6.1% | $86,080 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $372 +8.2% | $82,480 +1.9% |
| 2004 | $343 +9% | $80,960 +7.5% |
| 2003 | $315 +129.9% | $75,320 +9.8% |
| 2002 | $137 +99.7% | $68,600 +6.9% |
| 2001 | $69 | $64,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lenox Place
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestchester Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
- Middle: Beacon Hill
- High: Decatur
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Dekalb County
- Decatur
- 30030
- Lenox Place
- 147 Emerson Ave
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