229 Westchester Dr
Description
Step outside and you're three minutes from a treadmill or a class at the Decatur YMCA. No car, no excuses. The Decatur Square, Emory Commons, and the ATL Beltline are just a short drive away.
Got kids? It feels like raising them in Norway. They cross the street, pick up the wooded trail alongside the creek, past the...There's a particular kind of house that earns its neighborhood reputation — the one where the backyard parties run long, and you feel like you can vacation at home. This is that house.
Step outside and you're three minutes from a treadmill or a class at the Decatur YMCA. No car, no excuses. The Decatur Square, Emory Commons, and the ATL Beltline are just a short drive away.
Got kids? It feels like raising them in Norway. They cross the street, pick up the wooded trail alongside the creek, past the outdoor classroom, and arrive at Westchester Elementary in five minutes — on their own, via the natural world. It's the kind of childhood we all wish we had or could go back to.
Inside, architectural details and custom touches appear at every turn — a place shaped over time with a clear point of view. The aesthetic reads like modern Scandinavian mountain design that wandered into the city and decided to stay. South-facing, the main floor is drenched in natural light all day, keeping moods light, and by dinner, the kitchen glows amber in the setting sun, turning weeknight meal prep into something worth slowing down for. The screened porch extends the living space under a canopy of mature hardwoods that makes Georgia summers actually lovely.
The primary suite is in a category of its own. More spa retreat than bedroom, renovated, generous space, and a hidden-away porch where Spring cherry blossoms fall like slow snow around you, close enough that you feel like you're sitting in the branches themselves. And since it feels more resort suite than home, you can suspend your disbelief that you're not shopping in your boutique-like walk-in closet.
The basement earns its keep as a dedicated wellness scullery and laundry hub — the machinery of daily life tucked neatly out of sight, so the rest of the home stays serene.
Westchester is a neighborhood that still does things the old way: an annual chili cook-off/music festival and every New Year's Eve, a bonfire where neighbors gather to set ablaze Christmas trees to welcome the coming year. City of Decatur schools and close to everything that makes Decatur worth living in.
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Property Details for 229 Westchester Drive
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Property Details for 229 Westchester Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 7748982 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $11,457 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
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Building Information for 229 Westchester Drive
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1Property Information for 229 Westchester Drive
- Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway
- Directions: GPS friendly
- Lake Name: None
- View: Other
- Coordinates: -84.306806, 33.78474
- Parcel Number: 18 005 04 053
- Tax Year: 2025
- Master Association Fee: $.00
- HOA Rent Restrictions: No
- Association: No
- Tax Legal Description: see documents
- Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
- High School: Decatur
- Middle School: Beacon Hill
- Virtual Tour Link: https://media.venvisio.com/sites/egbnmnzl/unbranded
- Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/229-Westchester-Drive-Decatur-GA-30030/unbranded
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Electric
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Levels/Stories: 2.0
- Other Equipment: None
- Window Features: None
- Bedroom Features: Oversized Master, Sitting Room
- Diningroom Features: Open Concept, Seats 12+
- Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other, Solid Surface Counters
- Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower
- Foundation: None
- Main Bedrooms: 2
- Total Half Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
- Accessibility Features: None
- Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Horse Amenities: None
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool Features: None
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Roof Type: Composition
- Security Features: None
- Spa Features: None
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Pool Private: No
- Road Frontage Type: None
- Other Structures: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Water Available
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Other
- Home Warranty: No
- Property Condition: Resale
- Green Energy Efficient: None
- Green Energy Generation: None
- SqFt Source: Public Records
- Square Footage: 2756.0
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
- Acreage Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 65
- Land Lease: No
- Occupant Types: Owner
Property History for 229 Westchester Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #642844633 | $585,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #642844633 | $585,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 229 Westchester Drive
Schools near 229 Westchester Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westchester Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Fifth Avenue Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Beacon Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Decatur High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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