Discover this beautifully home in Decatur, perfect for those wanting quick access to Emory and a large, fenced yard! Featuring soaring ceilings and an open floor plan, this charming residence includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms truly a must-see. As you step inside, you'll be welcomed by an inviting living room and versatile dining area, highlighted by a stylish board and batten wall and modern lighting. The seamless layout connects the living space, dining area, and kitchen, creating an ideal environment for both daily life and entertaining. The kitchen has newer stainless-steel appliances, an industrial-style sink, and a fresh backsplash. The home has been revitalized with newer exterior and interior paint, along with updated cabinet hardware throughout. The main floor guest bathroom has been beautifully remodeled, showcasing stunning Spanish tile floors. Retreat to the primary bedroom, a space featuring a custom walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms with a shared full bathroom, providing ample space for family or guests. Outside, enjoy lovely landscaping, a huge backyard, and a privacy fence that offers a peaceful escape from the street. This home is an excellent opportunity for comfortable living, conveniently located just inside HWY 285, minutes from Emory and Downtown Decatur. Don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tajh Walker• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Robert Murphy• Bolst, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7462821
Redfin Estimate
$607,274
$37K since sold in November 2024$5,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($554K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this beautifully updated home in Decatur. If you are looking to be minutes from Emory, and looking for a large fenced yard this might be the home for you! With soaring ceilings and an open floor plan this 4 bedroom and 3 full bathroom home is one to see! As you enter, you'll be greeted by a warm and elegant living room and dining room or flex space. This space features an aesthetic board and batten wall and modern light fixtures. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with new stainless-steel appliances, industrial style sink, new backsplash and more. The home has fresh exterior paint, new interior paint and cabinet hardware throughout. The main floor guest bathroom has been stunningly remodeled and features decorative spanish tile floors. The primary bedroom offers a peaceful feel, with a custom walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, there are two more bedrooms upstairs with a shared full bathroom, providing plenty of space for family members or guests. The exterior of the home boasts captivating landscaping, a large backyard and a privacy fence to escape the seemingly busy street. This home presents a great opportunity to enjoy comfortable and convenient living just inside HWY 285, yet not too close to the busy city. The home is near HWY 285, minutes from Emory and Downtown Decatur.
FMLS #6795507
Dec 3, 2020
Sold
$401,500
$173/sq ft
Nov 7, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 2, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2020
Listed
$395,000
$171/sq ft
Soaring ceilings and an open floor plan welcome you to this spacious home in Decatur. The center hall entrance is flanked by a formal living room or optional home office and dining room, offering an abundance of flexibility. The fireside family room is central to the entertainer's kitchen complete with an oversized breakfast bar, quartz counters and cabinets galore. Personalize the kitchen even more with a $2500 appliance allowance from the seller. The main floor guest suite includes a full bath and shares the hardwood floors that run throughout the main level. Upstairs there is a sizable master suite with trey ceiling and bathroom featuring double vanity, walk-in closet, soaking tub and separate shower. Two secondary bedrooms upstairs share a large central bathroom. Enjoy the lovely flagstone patio at the rear of the home, overlooking your deep grassy backyard. Come be surprised by the space, yard, garage and more - all this in the Laurel Ridge Elementary school district and a super convenient Decatur location!
GAMLS #8881240
Dec 3, 2020
Sold
$401,500
$173/sq ft
Nov 2, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2020
Listed
$395,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2015
Sold
$307,000
$133/sq ft
GAMLS #7519470
Nov 17, 2015
Price Changed
$307,000
$133/sq ft
Nov 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 2015
Sold
$307,000
$133/sq ft
Sep 25, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2015
Price Changed
$319,900
$138/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Listed
$319,900
$138/sq ft
FMLS #5592922
Oct 30, 2015
Price Changed
$307,000
$133/sq ft
Oct 29, 2015
Price Changed
$319,900
$138/sq ft
Oct 29, 2015
Sold
$307,000
$133/sq ft
Sep 25, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2015
Listed
$319,900
$138/sq ft
GAMLS #7452810
Aug 18, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2015
Relisted
—
Aug 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 2015
Listed
$325,000
$140/sq ft
FMLS #5534106
Aug 18, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2015
Relisted
—
Aug 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2015
Listed
$325,000
$140/sq ft
GAMLS #7343878
Feb 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2014
Listed
$299,000
$129/sq ft
GAMLS #7242859
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2014
Price Changed
$299,000
$129/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Price Changed
$339,000
$146/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Relisted
—
Aug 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2014
Listed
$349,000
$151/sq ft
FMLS #5267211
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2014
Price Changed
$299,000
$129/sq ft
Aug 5, 2014
Price Changed
$339,000
$146/sq ft
Aug 5, 2014
Relisted
—
Aug 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 25, 2014
Listed
$349,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1996
Sold
$85,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,887 (+16.6%)
$39,680 + $205,240
$244,920
2024
$6,764 (+28.5%)
$39,680 + $205,240
$244,920
2023
$5,265 (−3.8%)
$39,680 + $166,640
$206,320
2022
$5,474 (+10.8%)
$38,400 + $130,960
$169,360
2021
$4,943 (+10.3%)
$38,400 + $107,920
$146,320
2020
$4,479 (+5.1%)
$38,400 + $107,920
$146,320
2019
$4,264 (+8.8%)
$38,400 + $99,440
$137,840
2018
$3,918 (−1.9%)
$38,400 + $84,880
$123,280
2017
$3,994 (+4.6%)
$38,400 + $84,880
$123,280
2016
$3,820 (−9.6%)
$16,720 + $100,000
$116,720
2014
$4,228 (+17.1%)
$16,720 + $89,200
$105,920
2013
$3,610 (−4.7%)
$16,720 + $95,600
$112,320
2012
$3,789 (−8.6%)
$16,720 + $95,600
$112,320
2011
$4,144 (−18.4%)
$16,360 + $102,560
$118,920
2010
$5,080 (+1.9%)
$25,785 + $93,135
$118,920
2008
$4,987
Tax history for 1161 Mclendon Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,887 (+16.6%)
$39,680 + $205,240
$244,920
2024
$6,764 (+28.5%)
$39,680 + $205,240
$244,920
2023
$5,265 (−3.8%)
$39,680 + $166,640
$206,320
2022
$5,474 (+10.8%)
$38,400 + $130,960
$169,360
2021
$4,943 (+10.3%)
$38,400 + $107,920
$146,320
2020
$4,479 (+5.1%)
$38,400 + $107,920
$146,320
2019
$4,264 (+8.8%)
$38,400 + $99,440
$137,840
2018
$3,918 (−1.9%)
$38,400 + $84,880
$123,280
2017
$3,994 (+4.6%)
$38,400 + $84,880
$123,280
2016
$3,820 (−9.6%)
$16,720 + $100,000
$116,720
2014
$4,228 (+17.1%)
$16,720 + $89,200
$105,920
2013
$3,610 (−4.7%)
$16,720 + $95,600
$112,320
2012
$3,789 (−8.6%)
$16,720 + $95,600
$112,320
2011
$4,144 (−18.4%)
$16,360 + $102,560
$118,920
2010
$5,080 (+1.9%)
$25,785 + $93,135
$118,920
2008
$4,987
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,630
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 117 07 029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,630
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 117 07 029
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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