Active138 days listed

523 Ashburton Avenue, Decatur, GA 30032

  • 3bd
  • 2ba
  • 1,580SF
  • 0.25ac lot

Single-family homeBuena Vista Heights

List price

$251,000

$159/SF list

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FMLS IDXFMLS #7786451 · Listing Provided By Mark Spain Real Estate · 770-886-9000 · Listing agent Mark Spain

Location

523 Ashburton Avenue, Decatur GA 30032

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About this home

They don't build them like this anymore... but they sure can update them! This charming 1947 home blends timeless character with modern touches, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and 2 bonus rooms that can easily serve as bedrooms, all the space you could want- additional downstairs space ready for your imagination! Fresh interior paint and new carpet create a move-in ready feel, while the updated all-white kitchen brings a bright and inviting space to prepare meals and gather with loved ones. A separate dining room adds the perfect setting for holiday dinners, game nights, or Sunday brunches that turn into lasting memories. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a place to call your own, downsizing without sacrificing comfort, or simply searching for a home with personality and updates already completed, this one checks all the boxes. Classic charm, thoughtful upgrades, and room to make new memories—what more could you ask for? The only question left is... when would you like to come take a look? Come turn the key.

How this list price compares in Decatur

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Home facts

Property type
Single-family home
Status
Active
Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Living area
1,580 SF
Lot size
0.25 acres
Year built
1947
Levels
One and One Half
Main-level bedrooms
3
Parking
Attached, Carport, Driveway
Basement
Crawl Space
Style
Traditional
Construction
Brick 4 Sides, Frame
Roof
Shingle
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
Gas Range, Range Hood
Lot
Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Wooded
Community
Near Schools, Near Shopping
HOA
No
Annual tax
$4,744 (2025)
County
DeKalb

Assigned schools

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.

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Estimated monthly payment

$2,166/mo

Principal and interest
$1,552
Property tax
$395
Home insurance
$125
Mortgage insurance
$94
Loan amount
$225,900
Cash down
$25,100

This is an estimate only. Not a lender, not a loan offer and not a rate quote. Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS weekly average for 2026-10-22: 30-yr 7.32%, 15-yr 6.68%. Tax uses the annual tax amount in the listing; insurance assumes $1,500 a year. Conventional adds 0.5% a year mortgage insurance under 20% down; FHA uses 3.5% minimum down, a 1.75% upfront premium financed and 0.55% a year MIP; VA adds a 2.15% funding fee financed under 5% down and no monthly MI. Talk to a licensed lender for a real quote.

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