Fabulous property featuring a charming farmhouse with great privacy. Updates throughout for today's lifestyle, while still maintaining the original 1920s character. Interior has a great feel of space and light throughout. Kitchen has large center island, stainless appliances and granite and marble counters. Master bedroom is large with walk-in closet and updated bath. 3rd bedroom can serve as a den or additional seating area. Spacious bonus room can be the light-filled home office of your dreams. Large, newly landscaped backyard offers a lovely seating area just right for a fire pit and time outdoors. Perfect Eastlake location is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Oakhurst as well as a few minutes drive to downtown Decatur and Kirkwood. Priced to sell, won't last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CHUCK WOOD• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Drew Newman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6970524
Redfin Estimate
$589,700
$126K since sold in December 2021$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($620K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming Farmhouse in-town bungalow w/ historic nods to the original design with updates throughout. Open floor plan is perfect for entertaining filled with natural light. Semi-Custom Kitchen features oversized island, upgraded custom cabinetry, honed granite & marble counters, & Stainless Appliances. Bathrooms renovated with marble floors, tiled shower, soaking tub, & upgraded fixtures. Spacious master bedroom boasts walk-in closet. The flagstone patio is perfect for cookouts in private backyard while the fireflies flicker in the garden. No detail has been overlooked!
GAMLS #8598365
Jul 22, 2019
Sold
$410,000
$270/sq ft
Jun 24, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2019
Listed
$425,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 2016
Sold
$219,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 2005
Sold
$120,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 2002
Sold
$150,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 2001
Sold
$63,200
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$143 (+364.5%)
$37,640 + $148,400
$186,040
2019
$31 (−74.4%)
$37,640 + $78,160
$115,800
2018
$120 (−67.3%)
$29,680 + $75,800
$105,480
2017
$367 (+34.1%)
$29,680 + $75,800
$105,480
2016
$274 (+191.5%)
$23,600 + $49,160
$72,760
2014
$94 (−0.7%)
$23,600 + $39,600
$63,200
2013
$95 (−30.7%)
$23,600 + $9,400
$33,000
2012
$137 (−34.8%)
$23,600 + $9,400
$33,000
2011
$209 (−7.3%)
$23,600 + $16,096
$39,696
2010
$226 (−87.1%)
$22,331 + $33,989
$56,320
2008
$1,756
Tax history for 79 Candler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$143 (+364.5%)
$37,640 + $148,400
$186,040
2019
$31 (−74.4%)
$37,640 + $78,160
$115,800
2018
$120 (−67.3%)
$29,680 + $75,800
$105,480
2017
$367 (+34.1%)
$29,680 + $75,800
$105,480
2016
$274 (+191.5%)
$23,600 + $49,160
$72,760
2014
$94 (−0.7%)
$23,600 + $39,600
$63,200
2013
$95 (−30.7%)
$23,600 + $9,400
$33,000
2012
$137 (−34.8%)
$23,600 + $9,400
$33,000
2011
$209 (−7.3%)
$23,600 + $16,096
$39,696
2010
$226 (−87.1%)
$22,331 + $33,989
$56,320
2008
$1,756
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,521
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 203 03 043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Dec 15, 2020 • Final
Online application
Replace the existing driveway and widen the south edge. Add a new parking area in front of the house.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fred A. Toomer
Middle Or Junior School: Martin L. King Jr.
High School: Maynard Jackson
Location Information
Directions: From Agnes Scott College/Downtown Decatur, College Avenue to Candler Street which becomes Candler Road. Home will be on the right before you get to Tupelo Street.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,521
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 203 03 043
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Toomer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
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