New37
$474,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft
1188 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA
Ruth Parisca · Serhant Georgia, LLC · on 2 MLSs
Est. $3,021/mo$413/sqft · 110 days on Realty
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,090
Sqft
1951
Built
SOUTHERN SOUL MEETS URBAN FARMSTEAD If back-porch coffee, vintage treasures, farmers markets, and a little backyard homesteading speak your love language, this enchanting cottage bungalow is ready to welcome you home. This quaint cozy woodland cottage is deeply connected to nature and the surrounding ecosystem with many native and edible plants throughout the property. The open concept living space ensures a deep sense of place and belonging home. All new updates ensure the homes integrity and longevity for years to come. A full down to the stud's renovation inside and out, this move-in-ready charmer blends timeless Southern hospitality with eclectic intown style. New Roof, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Insulation, Kitchen and Bath, Appliances, Siding, Basement Encapsulation, Drywall, Windows, including original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and sun-drenched living spaces create a home that feels warm, collected, and filled with stories waiting to unfold. In addition, there is ample 3-car parking on the rear parking pad. The refreshed kitchen is made for everything from slow Sunday biscuits to lively dinner gatherings, featuring solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and plenty of room to cook, connect, and celebrate. Just beyond, the light-filled sunroom offers the perfect flex space for a creative studio, home office, reading nook, yoga retreat, or an ever-growing collection of vintage plants. Two inviting bedrooms showcase gleaming hardwood floors, while the beautifully updated bath pairs timeless charm with modern comfort. The washer, dryer, and all kitchen appliances remain, making your move refreshingly simple. Step outside and discover your own urban farmstead oasis. Beneath a canopy of mature trees, the expansive backyard invites raised-bed gardening, pollinator-friendly flowers, evenings around the firepit, and perhaps even a few backyard hens where permitted. The detached garden shed is ready to become your workshop, potting shed, maker space, or the coolest backyard retreat on the block. Overlooking the gardens, a delightful, detached Accessory Studio offers endless possibilities. Whether you envision a wellness space, art studio, home office, workshop, meditation retreat, or inspiring creative hideaway, this charming bonus space adapts beautifully to your lifestyle. Nature is practically your neighbor, with a peaceful walking trail and bird sanctuary just across the street. Yet you're only minutes from the shops, restaurants, and festivals of Decatur, the charm of Avondale Estates, and major employment centers including Emory University and CDC. Spend your mornings at the farmers' market, afternoons exploring local boutiques, evenings enjoying live music, then return home to your own peaceful cottage tucked beneath the trees. A little Southern charm. A little vintage soul. A little urban homestead magic. This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle where back-porch conversations linger, gardens flourish, creativity finds room to grow, and life slows down just enough to savor it all. Welcome home.
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Showing Georgia MLS
Georgia MLS · Listing 10807016
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Listing agent
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First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) · Listing 7805228
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listing agent
Rick Baldwin
(404) 565-7198
$89,990
Estimated monthly payment
$3,021/mo
Loan amount $359,960. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2025 roll
School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
The Waldorf School of Atlanta
KG-8 · Special Program Emphasis
203 students · 5.2:1 student–teacher
The Hirsch Academy
KG-8 · Special Education
21 students · 2.7:1 student–teacher
Winnona Park Elementary School
KG-2 · Regular · Decatur City School District
276 students · 13.1:1 student–teacher
Dekalb School of the Arts
8-12 · Regular · Dekalb County School District
298 students · 13.2:1 student–teacher
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
4-8 · Regular · Dekalb County School District
273 students · 17.1:1 student–teacher
Peace Academy Charter School
KG-4 · Regular · State Specialty Schools II- PEACE Academy Charter School
241 students · 15.1:1 student–teacher
Tallay Street Elementary School
3-5 · Regular · Decatur City School District
623 students · 12.1:1 student–teacher
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
3-5 · Regular · Decatur City School District
529 students · 11.7:1 student–teacher
Rings at ½ mile and 1 mile. Basemap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open the Decatur camera map4 license-plate readers mapped within ½ mile of this home, all identified as Flock Safety devices. Nearest: 0.3 mi southeast.
| Device type | Within ½ mi | Within 1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| License-plate readers | 4 | 16 |
| of which Flock Safety | 4 | 16 |
| CCTV cameras | 0 | 1 |
Community-reported via OpenStreetMap; may be incomplete. Data as of . © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.
Flock Safety is a company whose plate-reader cameras are used by police departments, cities, HOAs and businesses. Its devices are usually solar-powered and pole-mounted.
CCTV cameras are fixed video cameras that record a street, building or other area.
Within 2 miles of this home: 39+ restaurants and cafés, 6 grocery stores, 39 parks and green spaces, and 10 transit stops.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Waffle House
American restaurant · Memorial Drive SE
Subway
Zaxby's
Memorial Drive
Papa John's
Columbia Drive
Popeyes
Memorial Drive
Dunkin' Go
Memorial Drive
Burger King
Memorial Drive
Atlanta's Best Wings
ALDI
Memorial Drive
Columbia Food Mart
Walmart Supercenter
Memorial Drive
Oakhurst Market
East Lake Drive
Publix
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Wayfield Foods
Dearborn Park
Delano Line Park
Santa Monica Park
Roy Moss Garden
East Decatur Greenway
East Decatur Greenway Bioswale
McKoy Park
Walter's Woods
North Carter Road
Avondale
E Ponce De Leon Ave & Grove Pl
Decatur Station Entrance
Decatur
Decatur MARTA Swanton Entrance
N Arcadia Ave & E Ponce De Leon Ave
Two Decatur Town Center
E Ponce De Leon Ave & 2775
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)
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New37
$474,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft
1188 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA
Ruth Parisca · Serhant Georgia, LLC · on 2 MLSs
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Vu Ton · Real Broker, LLC
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Timothy Cox · Keller Williams Realty · on 2 MLSs
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