DeKalb County property record for 885 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 906 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 15-145-01-029 |
| Primary APN | 15-145-01-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 270 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 885 GRESHAM AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | ATLANTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30316-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 65 X 214 X 64 X 204..........0.31AC 11-28-94 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTWOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 23801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Atlanta Historic District listed 2021 · 2,062 contributing resources · NRIS 100006668 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
885 Gresham Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2008 and is owner-occupied.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 GRESHAM AVE SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20835 / 770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2083000770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Gresham Ave SE was $476 with exemptions applied.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $107,760 Land $39,840 Building $67,920 | $269,400 Land $99,600 Building $169,800 |
| 2023 | $332.00 (-31.12%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $108,520 (+37.23%) Land $39,840 Building $68,680 | $271,300 (+37.23%) Land $99,600 Building $171,700 |
| 2022 | $482.00 | $79,080 Land $35,200 Building $43,880 | $197,700 Land $88,000 Building $109,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 885 Gresham Ave SE in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 885 Gresham Ave SE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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