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Property Description
What if your mortgage payment in City of Decatur came with a built-in offset? This property delivers a fully self-contained 2 bed / 1 bath apartment - private entrance, no interior connection - alongside a 4 bed / 2 bath main house, in one of metro Atlanta's most supply-constrained rental markets. No rental history: the previous owners lived upstairs and housed a family member below. What's here is untapped. The apartment is a real unit: private entrance, windows on all four sides, gas kitchen, in-unit laundry, beadboard bath, brand new HVAC in 2026, metered eparately for gas, electric. The main house delivers refinished hardwood floors, crown molding, an arched doorway into a dedicated dining room, gas cooking, walk-in pantry, and a private deck overlooking a mature hardwood canopy above Shoal Creek. Two bedrooms and a full baths on the main level - including a pink vintage-tiled bath that's having its comeback moment - plus two vaulted dormer bedrooms, a full bath, and dedicated laundry upstairs. Fresh paint inside and out. Newer roof and HVAC on main level. Off-street parking in rear. See virtual renderings of reworked backyard with a lawn, fence, and parking area. Walkable to Talley Street Upper Elementary, Winnona Park Elementary and all City of Decatur schools. Minutes to Avondale MARTA, Winnona Park, Legacy Park, the PATH, and Avondale Estates' newly walkable downtown. Across the street, the Decatur DDA is developing workforce housing near the MARTA corridor. For the investor, the gross income potential at market rents is meaningful. For the owner-occupant who wants City of Decatur schools and a tenant helping carry the note - this one is hard to replicate at this price.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 S Columbia Dr
General
- Sold For: $585,000
- Taxes: $10,309 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10775632
- Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street
Location
- County: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: GPS is accurate. Park behind the house.
School Information
- Elementary School: Winnona Park
- Middle School: Beacon Hill
- High School: Decatur
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utility Description: Electricity Individual Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Water Billing Prorated
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
- Stories/Levels: Three Or More
- Year Built: 1951
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
- Lot Size Range: .4
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
Water Features
- Water Front Name: NONE
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $10,309
- Tax Year: 2025
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty
Sold by Schmidt's Creek Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 255 S Columbia Dr
School District:Decatur City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Talley Street Elementary School 2617 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | 3-5 | 0.2 mi |
Winnona Park Elementary School 510 Avery Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | K-2 | 0.3 mi |
Beacon Hill Middle School 220 West College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Decatur High School 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 255 S Columbia Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/20/2026
Sold
$585,000
—
MLS
6/11/2026
Price Reduced
$585,000
-6.4%
MLS
5/28/2026
Listed
$625,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
255 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 (MLS# 10775632) is a Duplex property that was sold at $585,000 on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 S Columbia Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Decatur? You can browse all Decatur real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

