Hard to find intown lakefront home in sought after Echo Lake! Spectacular back yard with beautiful landscaping, dock, hot tub, cascading pond, garden area, patio, arbor, and large lakefront lawn. Updated home with spacious kitchen, iron baluster staircase, rich moldings, 2 car garage, and more. Den with dramatic vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Master w/ new large master bath and walk-in cedar closet. Hardwood & tile floors throughout. Bedrooms & den have incredible views of the picturesque backyard & lake. Convenient to Emory,CDC, Decatur, I-85,I-285,shopping & dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MICHAEL SMITH• Chapman Hall Realtors
Bought with ANU SETHI• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source:FMLS #5256305
Redfin Estimate
$759,322
$229K since sold in June 2014$8,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 24.2% higher than the average sale price ($611K) of 6 comparable homes.
Hard to find intown lakefront home in sought after Echo Lake! Spectacular back yard with beautiful landscaping, dock, hot tub, cascading pond, garden area, patio, arbor, and large lakefront lawn. Updated home with spacious kitchen, iron baluster staircase, rich moldings, 2 car garage, and more. Den with dramatic vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Master with new large master bath and walk-in cedar lined closet. Hardwood and tile floors throughout. Bedrooms and den have incredible views of the picturesque backyard and lake. Convenient to Emory, CDC, Decatur, I-85, I-285, shopping and dining.
Public Records
Jun 6, 2014
Sold
$530,000
$212/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1997
Sold
$194,200
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1976
Sold
$75,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,306 (−1.8%)
$72,000 + $136,560
$208,560
2024
$6,421 (+9.0%)
$72,000 + $136,560
$208,560
2023
$5,892 (+10.4%)
$72,000 + $130,520
$202,520
2022
$5,337 (+20.2%)
$72,000 + $84,360
$156,360
2021
$4,439 (+1.7%)
$72,000 + $58,280
$130,280
2020
$4,365 (−10.7%)
$72,000 + $58,280
$130,280
2019
$4,888 (−6.2%)
$72,000 + $72,840
$144,840
2018
$5,214 (−29.0%)
$72,000 + $82,880
$154,880
2017
$7,349 (+1.0%)
$72,000 + $82,880
$154,880
2016
$7,278 (+483.6%)
$80,760 + $76,000
$156,760
2014
$1,247 (+11.8%)
$80,760 + $62,920
$143,680
2013
$1,115 (−11.7%)
$81,200 + $22,960
$104,160
2012
$1,264 (−13.4%)
$81,200 + $22,960
$104,160
2011
$1,459 (−68.6%)
$45,440 + $58,720
$104,160
2010
$4,644 (+7.0%)
$31,991 + $114,809
$146,800
2008
$4,340
Tax history for 2561 Circlewood Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,306 (−1.8%)
$72,000 + $136,560
$208,560
2024
$6,421 (+9.0%)
$72,000 + $136,560
$208,560
2023
$5,892 (+10.4%)
$72,000 + $130,520
$202,520
2022
$5,337 (+20.2%)
$72,000 + $84,360
$156,360
2021
$4,439 (+1.7%)
$72,000 + $58,280
$130,280
2020
$4,365 (−10.7%)
$72,000 + $58,280
$130,280
2019
$4,888 (−6.2%)
$72,000 + $72,840
$144,840
2018
$5,214 (−29.0%)
$72,000 + $82,880
$154,880
2017
$7,349 (+1.0%)
$72,000 + $82,880
$154,880
2016
$7,278 (+483.6%)
$80,760 + $76,000
$156,760
2014
$1,247 (+11.8%)
$80,760 + $62,920
$143,680
2013
$1,115 (−11.7%)
$81,200 + $22,960
$104,160
2012
$1,264 (−13.4%)
$81,200 + $22,960
$104,160
2011
$1,459 (−68.6%)
$45,440 + $58,720
$104,160
2010
$4,644 (+7.0%)
$31,991 + $114,809
$146,800
2008
$4,340
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,502
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 206 01 047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-100
ELOV
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Zone overlays
ECHO LAKE RIOD
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Masonry
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Solid Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Den, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Spa Features: Private
Dock: Platform
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Hawthorne - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From I-85, Exit Clairmont Road toward Decatur. Left on Briarcliff to left on Circlewood. Home on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,502
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 206 01 047
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Atlanta, GA • 30345
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$722,000 – $874,000
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