255 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 (MLS # 7778392)
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Charming from the curb and backed by Shoal Creek hardwoods, this City of Decatur cottage is more than it appears: a full 4 bedroom, 2 bath home plus a self-contained 2 bed / 1 bath apartment, in one of intown Atlanta's most walkable and sought-after neighborhoods. The main house opens into a living room with refinished hardwood floors and crown molding, flowing through an arched doorway into a dedicated dining room "” a layout that feels both classic and livable. The kitchen has gas cooking, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Step out back and you're on a private deck- ready for summertime grilling. Two bedrooms and a full baths on the main level. Upstairs, two vaulted dormer bedrooms with tree-level views, a full bath, and a dedicated laundry room. The lower level is a fully self-contained 2 bed / 1 bath walk-out apartment with a private entrance, windows on all four sides, gas kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a sweet beadboard bath "” no interior connection to the main house, brand new HVAC in 2026. Live upstairs, rent downstairs, and let the numbers work in your favor in one of the most sought-after zip codes in metro Atlanta. Fresh paint inside and out. Newer roof and HVAC on the main level. Winnona Park and Legacy Park are within a short walk. Avondale Estates' newly pedestrian-friendly downtown is right around the corner. Two MARTA stations within easy reach. City of Decatur schools throughout. Flood insurance in place at $1,200/year- house has never flooded. Generous off-street parking in rear. Across the street, the Decatur DDA is developing 252 S. Columbia into workforce housing near the Avondale MARTA corridor. --- That's your two-listing strategy "” same property, two different buyer conversations. Ready to push both to Gmail?
| LAST UPDATED | 5/28/2026 | TRACT | Winnona Park |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1951 | COUNTY | Dekalb |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Winnona Park/Talley Street |
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| Jr. High School | Beacon Hill |
| High School | Decatur |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator |
| BASEMENT | Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Asbestos |
| EXTERIOR | None |
| HEAT | Central |
| INTERIOR | Other, Pantry |
| LOT | 0.4 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Back Yard |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 150 x 110 |
| PARKING | Driveway, Parking Lot |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | None |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STORIES | 3+ |
| STYLE | Cottage |
| SUBDIVISION | Winnona Park |
| TAXES | 10309 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Creek/Stream, Neighborhood |
| WATER | Public |
| WATER ACCESS | None |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Creek |
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