Surprising at every turn, this 1938 brick and cedar bungalow blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates in all the right places. Warm, inviting, and full of personality, this is the kind of home that tells a story the moment you step inside. Just off the living room, a beautiful, slate sunroom wrapped in three sides of windows offers its own exterior access and a perfect perch for morning coffee or afternoon reading. The living room itself is filled with natural light and anchored by a tiled fireplace with built-in bookshelves, creating an intimate gathering space.The rear of the home opens into easy, connected living designed for today. Banquette dining with hidden bench storage adds both charm and function, while the kitchen shines with double ovens, a breakfast bar, an island with additional storage, and room to truly cook, entertain and keep all close by. An adjacent den, framed by a glass wall with sliding doors, flows seamlessly to a screened porch with a soaring ceiling with wood beam detail, a stone fireplace, and sweeping green views on three sides. Step out to the expansive deck with space for dining and grilling, all overlooking a .43-acre fenced lot. A romantic, moss-covered stone patio creates yet another outdoor dining space enveloped in complete privacy.The main level primary suite is generously sized and paired with an updated bath featuring a double vanity, large shower, and an expansive two-part closet. A second large bedroom on the main level offers a wall of cabinetry, a built-in bench ideal for a reading nook, and wonderful light, with a full bath nearby. Laundry is conveniently located on this level as well.Upstairs, the surprises continue. A flexible nook makes an ideal office, studio, gym, or hobby space. A charming bedroom uses the home’s architectural angles in the most delightful way, sparking imagination and creativity. A full bath serves the upper level, along with a bonus room with skylight, perfect for a teen hangout or recreation space. At the end of the hall, a spacious fourth bedroom with skylight and dual windows is bathed in natural light. Located on Parkside Circle, a true hidden gem, this home is part of a special community centered around a two-acre city-owned park that hosts neighborhood gatherings and everyday play. Enjoy the benefit of exceptional City of Decatur schools and easy walkability to Decatur Square. A one-of-a-kind home in a cherished neighborhood, ready for your next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$385Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Contact: 678-641-4325
Bought with Angela Eschbach• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #7726940
Redfin Estimate
$1,071,956
$86K since sold in April 2026$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 5 comparable homes.
Est. $4,198 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 143 Parkside Cir
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7726940
Apr 15, 2026
Sold
$986,000
$385/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$950,000
$371/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Coming Soon
$950,000
$371/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1998
Sold
$215,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1989
Sold
$136,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1986
Sold
$92,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,119 (+250,269.7%)
$72,320 + $238,480
$310,800
2024
$5 (−100.0%)
$72,320 + $238,480
$310,800
2023
$14,203 (+77.3%)
$72,320 + $231,640
$303,960
2021
$8,010 (−8.8%)
$30,200 + $135,920
$166,120
2020
$8,786 (+88.1%)
$30,200 + $135,920
$166,120
2019
$4,670 (−34.7%)
$30,200 + $160,280
$190,480
2018
$7,157 (−6.5%)
$30,200 + $137,560
$167,760
2017
$7,656 (+73.1%)
$30,200 + $137,560
$167,760
2016
$4,422 (+16.9%)
$30,200 + $142,960
$173,160
2014
$3,782 (+18.0%)
$30,200 + $138,600
$168,800
2013
$3,206 (−20.7%)
$30,192 + $111,968
$142,160
2011
$4,044 (+572.5%)
$30,000 + $112,160
$142,160
2010
$601 (−7.7%)
$30,000 + $131,400
$161,400
2008
$651
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,558
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 21 026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
# of Upper Level Full Baths: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
# of Upper Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Outside, Stone
Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Other,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Office, Sun Room
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 71 X 222 X 110 X 270 . . . . .0.51AC
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, 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, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, travel West from Clairemont Ave, Right onto Scott Blvd and Parkside Circle is on the right. Can also go through Great Lakes Neighborhood easily.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,558
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 21 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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