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223 Kathryn Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030

2beds
2baths
0sqft
$549,000
--price/sqft
$3,587/moest. monthly cost
$143,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Enjoy Now...Expand Later! Light filled home off the beaten path in Chelsea Heights feels like home. Sitting up from the street, feels very private. Enjoy the best of in town living with the luxury of a vibrant walking community steps away from Hidden Cove Park and walking distance to downtown Decatur, Emory Village, CDC, Decatur YMCA, Westchester Elementary. This 2-bedroom gem lives large. Open living area spans the front of the house, including a cozy fireside nook, and leads to a versatile flex room - perfect for Den, Home Office, Studio, Play Room or Guest Bedroom - and out to a deck overlooking the private fenced yard. Sunny winter deck will soon become a shady retreat under a beautiful canopy of trees. The home boasts hardwood flooring throughout, recently renovated kitchen and bath, new designer lighting, newer systems and services including a 50 year roof installed in 2012. The big stuff has been taken care of. A drive under garage and unfinished basement w laundry, loads of storage and a convenient half bath complete the package. Picture perfect home is move in ready today and permanent attic stairs offer room for expansion and/or just easy access to items stored in the attic. Chelsea Heights has low turnover as homeowners renovate and expand rather than moving out of this special community. Neighborhood events include: Halloween Potluck, Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Contest...more. Here's your chance to live in this coveted Decatur community. Come see.

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
41
TransitSome Transit
52
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
9/10
Decatur High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1945

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Bookcases,Master On Main Level,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas Log,Gas Starter
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 0
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 18 004 19 064

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Waterbody name: None
  • Residential vegetation: Wooded

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft
  • Features: Private,Sloped

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Basement,Garage,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

No climate risk data available.

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,776$33,312
Home Insurance *$167$2,004
Property Taxes $425$5,100
Electricity $219$2,637
Total$3,587$43,044
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$122,982/yr
40% on housing$107,610/yr
45% on housing$95,653/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.4%
5.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30030$270
DeKalb County$179

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30030$332
DeKalb County$171

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-09Price change$559,000
2026-02-26Listed for sale$575,000
2022-12-12Sold$525,000
2022-12-12Pending sale$525,000
2022-11-09Price change$525,000
2022-10-20Listed for sale$535,000
2007-11-02Sold$260,900
2003-03-05Sold$252,000
1997-05-28Sold$150,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJudy Perras
BrokerageAtlanta Communities

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