DeKalb County property record for 985 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,545 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T-227089400-001 |
| Primary APN | T-227089400-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | T-227089400-001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 1514515041 |
| Street Address | 985 GRESHAM AVE SE |
| City | ATLANTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30316-2672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:UNINCORPORATED |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTWOOD |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| 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.
985 Gresham Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2001.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2871, DECATUR, GA 30031-2871 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0012017525 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12017 / 525 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,545.00 (-9.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,360 (+6.91%) Land $51,280 Building $94,080 | $363,400 (+6.91%) Land $128,200 Building $235,200 |
| 2022 | $3,908.00 | $135,960 Land $45,320 Building $90,640 | $339,900 Land $113,300 Building $226,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Gresham Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 985 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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