Spacious lot in Decatur's Oak Grove area ITP. Nestled off of LaVista Rd. on a quaint street, it will make you feel like you're not living in the city! Located in the sought after Lakeside High School and Oak Grove Elementary District! This lot backs up to a wooded area for ideal peace and quiet and privacy. With nearly an acre lot, (.7), your dream home awaits!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.7 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Richard Deitz• Chapman Hall Realtors
Bought with ALEXANDER BRITMAN• Britman Realty
Source:FMLS #6016068
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Spacious lot in Decatur's Oak Grove area ITP. Nestled off of LaVista Rd. on a quaint street, it will make you feel like you're not living in the city! Located in the sought after Lakeside High School and Oak Grove Elementary District! This lot backs up to a wooded area for ideal peace and quiet and privacy. With nearly an acre lot, (.7), your dream home awaits!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1981
Sold
$14,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,655 (−2.7%)
$47,840 + $468,080
$515,920
2024
$16,087 (+12.6%)
$47,840 + $468,080
$515,920
2023
$14,291 (+1.1%)
$47,840 + $456,480
$504,320
2022
$14,142 (+915.6%)
$46,960 + $364,240
$411,200
2021
$1,392 (−62.0%)
$23,000
2020
$3,663 (+45.8%)
$23,000
2019
$2,513 (−0.2%)
$23,000 + $64,920
$87,920
2018
$2,517 (+2.9%)
$23,000 + $25,520
$48,520
2017
$2,446 (+57.4%)
$23,000 + $25,520
$48,520
2016
$1,554 (−2.4%)
$23,000 + $22,520
$45,520
2014
$1,593 (+3.1%)
$23,000 + $22,520
$45,520
2013
$1,545 (−4.2%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2012
$1,613 (+0.6%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2011
$1,603 (+6.0%)
$23,000 + $22,408
$45,408
2010
$1,513 (+21.8%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2008
$1,242
Tax history for 1420 Nelms Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,655 (−2.7%)
$47,840 + $468,080
$515,920
2024
$16,087 (+12.6%)
$47,840 + $468,080
$515,920
2023
$14,291 (+1.1%)
$47,840 + $456,480
$504,320
2022
$14,142 (+915.6%)
$46,960 + $364,240
$411,200
2021
$1,392 (−62.0%)
$23,000
2020
$3,663 (+45.8%)
$23,000
2019
$2,513 (−0.2%)
$23,000 + $64,920
$87,920
2018
$2,517 (+2.9%)
$23,000 + $25,520
$48,520
2017
$2,446 (+57.4%)
$23,000 + $25,520
$48,520
2016
$1,554 (−2.4%)
$23,000 + $22,520
$45,520
2014
$1,593 (+3.1%)
$23,000 + $22,520
$45,520
2013
$1,545 (−4.2%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2012
$1,613 (+0.6%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2011
$1,603 (+6.0%)
$23,000 + $22,408
$45,408
2010
$1,513 (+21.8%)
$23,000 + $23,840
$46,840
2008
$1,242
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,722
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 148 05 048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
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
Exterior
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Grove - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From 285, take LaVista rd. exit. Go west. Off Lavista, take right on to Richard Stokes Dr. Continue straight onto Nelms Dr. and the property is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,722
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 148 05 048
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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