512 Clairemont Avenue

About this home

Just steps from Decatur Square, where award-winning restaurants, boutiques, festivals, and community events create a vibrant year-round lifestyle, this beautifully renovated 1928 Craftsman bungalow seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. An expansive front porch sets the tone, offering the perfect place to greet neighbors, relax with a morning coffee, or watch children walk to nearby Clairemont Elementary. Inside, timeless architectural details abound, including soaring ceilings, substantial moldings, designer lighting, handsome fixtures, and beautifully preserved character throughout. The welcoming living room flows effortlessly into a charming parlor or study and a gracious dining room, creating inviting spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The thoughtfully renovated galley kitchen opens to a spacious family room anchored by custom library bookcases and a rolling ladder—a dream setting for readers and collectors alike. French doors lead to a rear deck overlooking the private, professionally landscaped backyard, offering ample space for outdoor dining, gardening, and play. The main level features two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a powder room. Upstairs, a grand central staircase leads to the private primary suite, an additional bedroom, and a full bathroom. The finished terrace level provides exceptional flexibility, ideal for a media room, playroom, fitness studio, home office, or guest space. Rich in character, thoughtfully updated, and ideally situated in one of Decatur's most beloved neighborhoods, this exceptional home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy historic architecture, modern amenities, and a truly walkable intown lifestyle.

Details

Home type

Single Family Residence

County

Dekalb County

Year built

1923

Lot size (acres)

0.21

Annual tax

$17,096

Tax year

2025

Elementary school

Clairemont

Middle school

Beacon Hill

High school

Decatur

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Basement

Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry

Parking

Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad

Levels

Three Or More

Style

Bungalow, Craftsman

Interior

Bookcases, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets

Exterior

Garden, Private Yard

Community

Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park

Pool

None

Days on market

69

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