Welcome to this truly one of a kind, mountain-like retreat in the heart of North Decatur. This sprawling two-story, just waiting for someone to put the finishing touches on it, already has the kitchen open to the family room. In addition to a traditional living room and dining room on the main level leading to your private deck overlooking the serene woodsy, backyard. Upstairs you'll find a large owner's suite and second bedroom in addition to two other good-sized bedrooms. All above a large basement ready to be finished with 8 foot+ ceilings. Other conveniences include newer HVAC upstairs, wood burning fireplace, and a two-car garage with storage. All on an unbeatable cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood where you can walk to schools, restaurants, shopping, and trails and a short drive from all your in-town favorites.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Myers Beck• Bolst, Inc.
Listed by Marshall Berch• Bolst, Inc.
Bought with Michael Pappas• Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North, LLC
Source:FMLS #7298646
Redfin Estimate
$559,993
$122K since sold in January 2024$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($512K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this truly one of a kind, mountain-like retreat in the heart of North Decatur. This sprawling two- story, just waiting for someone to put the finishing touches on it, already has the kitchen open to the family room. In addition to a traditional living room and dining room on the main level leading to your private deck overlooking the serene woodsy, backyard. Upstairs you'll find a large owner's suite and second bedroom in addition to two other good-sized bedrooms. All above a large basement ready to be finished with 8 foot+ ceilings. Other conveniences include newer HVAC upstairs, wood burning fireplace, and a two-car garage with storage. All on an unbeatable cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood where you can walk to schools, restaurants, shopping, and trails and a short drive from all your in-town favorites.
Public Records
Apr 13, 1999
Sold
$203,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1984
Sold
$95,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,101 (+500.9%)
$36,040 + $197,400
$233,440
2024
$1,515 (+16.5%)
$36,040 + $197,400
$233,440
2023
$1,300 (−10.8%)
$41,880 + $173,120
$215,000
2022
$1,458
$40,000 + $107,080
$147,080
2021
$1,458 (−0.1%)
$40,000 + $96,920
$136,920
2020
$1,460 (+3.1%)
$40,000 + $96,920
$136,920
2019
$1,416 (+1.4%)
$40,000 + $98,840
$138,840
2018
$1,397 (−6.9%)
$40,000 + $73,400
$113,400
2017
$1,500 (+4.6%)
$40,000 + $73,400
$113,400
2016
$1,435 (+17.5%)
$23,680 + $94,480
$118,160
2014
$1,221 (−21.3%)
$23,680 + $87,400
$111,080
2011
$1,552 (+33.0%)
$26,360 + $87,080
$113,440
2010
$1,167 (−64.3%)
$26,360 + $87,080
$113,440
2008
$3,271
Tax history for 1344 Balsam Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,101 (+500.9%)
$36,040 + $197,400
$233,440
2024
$1,515 (+16.5%)
$36,040 + $197,400
$233,440
2023
$1,300 (−10.8%)
$41,880 + $173,120
$215,000
2022
$1,458
$40,000 + $107,080
$147,080
2021
$1,458 (−0.1%)
$40,000 + $96,920
$136,920
2020
$1,460 (+3.1%)
$40,000 + $96,920
$136,920
2019
$1,416 (+1.4%)
$40,000 + $98,840
$138,840
2018
$1,397 (−6.9%)
$40,000 + $73,400
$113,400
2017
$1,500 (+4.6%)
$40,000 + $73,400
$113,400
2016
$1,435 (+17.5%)
$23,680 + $94,480
$118,160
2014
$1,221 (−21.3%)
$23,680 + $87,400
$111,080
2011
$1,552 (+33.0%)
$26,360 + $87,080
$113,440
2010
$1,167 (−64.3%)
$26,360 + $87,080
$113,440
2008
$3,271
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,942
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 115 01 140
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other,Laminate Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Workshop
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Other
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,942
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PB 66 PG 47
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From N Druid Hills Rd heading East, Left on Mistletoe Rd, Left on Mt Olive Dr, Right on Balsam, House in cul-de-sac at end of street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,942
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1998
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 115 01 140
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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