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553 Collingwood Drive; Decatur, GA 30032

$300,000

1,481 Sq Ft
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Driveway
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REDUCED!!! Welcome to 553 Collingwood Drive—nestled on a gracious 0.30-acre lot in the beloved Dunaire community, one of Decatur’s most inviting and established neighborhoods. Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees just off Memorial Drive near Avondale Estates, this renovated, owner-occupied home has been well-loved and offers the perfect blend of charm, space, and flexibility. Step inside to a sun-soaked open floorplan with generous living and dining areas that flow into a spacious eat-in kitchen—complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and abundant storage. With four true bedrooms, including a private primary suite with en-suite bath and separate entrance, the home offers many options for all buyers. Whether you're a first time home buyer, multi-generational household or a savvy buyer looking to offset your mortgage with rental income from Airbnb guests, traveling nurses, or sabbatical tenants—this layout delivers all! Thoughtful upgrades include fresh paint inside and out, new roof & gutters, energy-efficient windows with lifetime warranty, updated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing—providing peace of mind from day one. Out back, enjoy effortless summer living on your private, professionally landscaped level, and fenced lot—ideal for entertaining friends/family around a fire pit, starting a garden, or giving kids and pets room to roam. As a bonus, residents have the option to join Dunaire’s exclusive neighborhood pool, just down the street. And the location? Truly unbeatable. Quick access to I-285 makes commuting a breeze, while nearby local routes connect easily to Emory, CDC, and CHOA. You’re also minutes from Charlie Yates Golf Course, East Lake Family YMCA, Publix, Downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, and so much more.Why just own when you can earn? 553 Collingwood Drive lets you enjoy all the comforts of home—with built-in potential for rental income or hosting long-term guests.
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Dunaire
  • Middle School: Freedom - Dekalb
  • High School: Clarkston
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 4
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath Features: Tub/Shower Combo, Other

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

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    Dunaire Elementary School
    651 SOUTH INDIAN CREEK DRIVE; Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    Public PK-5th  |  712 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 1060th
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    Freedom Middle School
    505 S. HAIRSTON ROAD; Stone Mountain, GA 30088
    Public 6th-8th  |  1,209 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 470th
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    Clarkston High School
    618 NORTH INDIAN CREEK DRIVE; Clarkston, GA 30021
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,523 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 323rd

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