Glenwood Estates cottage-style home reimagined as an urban farmhouse. Enjoy banks and banks of new windows to blend with the wavy glass of the old. Dovetailing original charm and modern lifestyle, local architect, J. Timberlake, redesigned this treasured homeplace into a new era leveraging the tree-canopied setting to deliver nature into the heart of the home. Anjer Construction completed the project featuring expansive new owner's suite on main floor that feels bathed in a forest. Also added was a new mudroom, walk-in pantry, updated kitchen, rear gallery sunroom and open air rear porch plus an additional bedroom upstairs and two new baths on main floor. Faithful vision was given to choose new products to vibe in peace with the timeless essence of this now 75+ year old beauty. This eclectic mix blends English cottage, horse country clapboard, low country flicker sconces with wide plank floors, antique brick floor porch capped under a peeled paint plank ceiling. In its completion the home offers naïve charm both current and classic in the "Father of the Bride" storybook style. Marble countertops and unexpected built-ins surprise the visitor and accommodates a more modern lifestyle. With plenty of room for visitors, family of all ages, and work-from-home dedicated office options, this house has ample square footage and plenty of elbow room in the yard (this Glendale Ave. corner lot home is being sold with the adjacent lot behind which has a separate Mt. Vernon address). Stainless appliances, updated electrical, a third furnace and AC unit plus updates to all original baths in addition to the two newly built baths offers much that is new seem perfectly original. Waterproofed, finished large terrace level with walkout glass door and a bank of double windows finishes makes this space into bonus and exceedingly practical living quarters. The Living Room and Family Room are of handsome scale, the transom windowed rear gallery sunroom serves as library opening onto a rear covered porch with sunken deck overlooking the woodland back yard. The landscape is rock bordered beds against a ivy covered natural hillside suggesting a hint of Highland's in the heart of Decatur. Great flow for parties with lots of options outside for entertaining. Compelling opportunity with extra land to consider a pool and carriage house. Award-winning City of Decatur public schools plus destination dining and pubs are a sidewalk stroll away. Tremendous Glenlake park, with nature trails, dog park, playground, ball fields, lighted tennis and pool make a special lifestyle community.
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$1,305,000
523 Glendale Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
5beds
4,855sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,536,800 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$6,531 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,536,800
$1.38M - $1.72M
$6,531/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2023 at 08:15am
Listing Provided by:
FRANK WYNNE,
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with:
Christina Milardo, 288335
EXP Realty, LLC.
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7189894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White, Keeping Room, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Keeping Room, Living Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,855
- Total interior livable area: 4,855 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 126 x 128
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 18 007 07 119
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Front, HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Doors
- Energy generation: None
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Stream Seasonal, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Glendwood Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2023 | Sold | $1,305,000+0.8%$269/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$267/sqft |
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| 3/20/2023 | Contingent | $1,295,000$267/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+522.6%$267/sqft |
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| 3/24/1995 | Sold | $208,000$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,619 +10.1% | $565,520 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $31,452 +507195.8% | $503,960 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $6 -3.4% | $485,040 +39.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Glenwood Estates
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NANew Glennwood ElementaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glennwood
- 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
- Glenwood Estates
- 523 Glendale Ave