DeKalb County property record for 508 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 10,620 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,350,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-247-07-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-247-07-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 10,620 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,070 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Canopy | 77 sqft |
| Loading Dock | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 508 E HOWARD AVE |
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| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-1903 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | X |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 22601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winnona Park Historic District listed 2002 · 323 contributing resources · NRIS 02000565 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
508 E Howard Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 MOUNT VERNON DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1608 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114496 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29426 / 395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 E HOWARD AVE, DECATUR, GA 30030-1903 |
| Document Number | 0294260395 |
| Book / Page | 29426 / 395 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-014496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 219 MOUNT VERNON DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1608 |
| Document Number | 0294260401 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000029426/0000000401 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 E Howard Ave was $11,674.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,674.00 | $1,000,000 Land $170,000 Building $830,000 | $2,500,000 Land $425,000 Building $2,075,000 |
| 2023 | $10,066.00 (+14%) | $1,045,480 (+12.5%) Land $182,940 Building $862,540 | $2,613,700 (+12.5%) Land $457,350 Building $2,156,350 |
| 2022 | $8,830.00 | $929,320 Land $182,960 Building $746,360 | $2,323,300 Land $457,400 Building $1,865,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 508 E Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 508 E Howard Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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