This charming single-story home offers 3 cozy bedrooms and 1 well-appointed bathroom, making it the perfect space for a growing family or those looking for a comfortable retreat. The modern kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite countertops, ideal for preparing meals and entertaining guests. Step outside into the spacious backyard, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. This home combines style, functionality, and outdoor appeal—don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Robert Salmons• Entera Realty, LLC
Bought with Missy Derr• Engel & Volkers Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7523800
Redfin Estimate
$246,328
$69K since sold in August 2025$14K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($190K) of 6 comparable homes.
This charming single-story home offers 3 cozy bedrooms and 1 well-appointed bathroom, making it the perfect space for a growing family or those looking for a comfortable retreat. The modern kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite countertops, ideal for preparing meals and entertaining guests. Step outside into the spacious backyard, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. This home combines style, functionality, and outdoor appeal-don't miss out!
FMLS #6505722
Apr 17, 2019
Sold
$115,000
$123/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2019
Relisted
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Mar 12, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 14, 2019
Listed
$119,000
$127/sq ft
Opportunity for a savvy buyer. Plenty of new builds and renovated additions in the area. Sold As Is. Don't miss out! Tenant occupied. Call for appointment.
Public Records
Feb 27, 2002
Sold
$124,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2001
Sold
$74,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1996
Sold
$35,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 1993
Sold
$47,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 1984
Sold
$35,700
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,880 (+0.1%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2024
$3,876 (−1.3%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2023
$3,925 (+20.6%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2022
$3,255 (+36.9%)
$14,000 + $52,000
$66,000
2021
$2,377
$14,000 + $32,000
$46,000
2020
$2,377 (+10.9%)
$14,000 + $32,000
$46,000
2019
$2,144 (−5.7%)
$14,000 + $33,880
$47,880
2018
$2,274 (+26.1%)
$4,160 + $39,400
$43,560
2017
$1,804 (+22.2%)
$4,160 + $39,400
$43,560
2016
$1,477 (+17.8%)
$4,160 + $21,160
$25,320
2014
$1,254 (+81.2%)
$4,160 + $27,560
$31,720
2013
$692 (+6.9%)
$3,120 + $4,240
$7,360
2012
$647 (−17.5%)
$3,120 + $4,240
$7,360
2011
$784 (−50.4%)
$3,800 + $6,808
$10,608
2010
$1,581 (−15.9%)
$12,751 + $18,889
$31,640
2008
$1,880
Tax history for 1438 Joy Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,880 (+0.1%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2024
$3,876 (−1.3%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2023
$3,925 (+20.6%)
$22,620 + $55,380
$78,000
2022
$3,255 (+36.9%)
$14,000 + $52,000
$66,000
2021
$2,377
$14,000 + $32,000
$46,000
2020
$2,377 (+10.9%)
$14,000 + $32,000
$46,000
2019
$2,144 (−5.7%)
$14,000 + $33,880
$47,880
2018
$2,274 (+26.1%)
$4,160 + $39,400
$43,560
2017
$1,804 (+22.2%)
$4,160 + $39,400
$43,560
2016
$1,477 (+17.8%)
$4,160 + $21,160
$25,320
2014
$1,254 (+81.2%)
$4,160 + $27,560
$31,720
2013
$692 (+6.9%)
$3,120 + $4,240
$7,360
2012
$647 (−17.5%)
$3,120 + $4,240
$7,360
2011
$784 (−50.4%)
$3,800 + $6,808
$10,608
2010
$1,581 (−15.9%)
$12,751 + $18,889
$31,640
2008
$1,880
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 198 08 012
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.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Head east on E Court Square toward E Ponce de Leon Ave Take S Columbia Dr and Midway Rd to Maplehurst Dr in Belvedere Park Follow Maplehurst Dr to Joy Ln
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 198 08 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
1/10
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