River rock cottage on estate lot with impressive views of wooded highlands style rear yard and adjacent Westchester Hills Park. In the very heart of one of the very highest rated school systems and top notch elementary school. Re-imagined as a woodsy retreat interior this home has a most open new kitchen and open floor-plan with Oak mission style wainscoting and pocket doors. Vaulted ceiling oversized master. Wheel chair accessible bathrooms and one of the biggest basements for the scale of the house loads of extra space below. Many hidden opportunities to enjoy
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by FRANK WYNNE• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Frank B Golley• Golley Realty Group
Source:FMLS #5680851
Redfin Estimate
$800,002
$301K since sold in July 2016$11K since July
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This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($652K) of 6 comparable homes.
River rock cottage on estate lot with impressive views of wooded highlands style rear yard and adjacent Westchester Hills Park. In the very heart of one of the very highest rated school systems and top notch elementary school. Re-imagined as a woodsy retreat interior this home has a most open new kitchen and open floor-plan with Oak mission style wainscoting and pocket doors. Vaulted ceiling oversized master. Wheel chair accessible bathrooms and one of the biggest basements for the scale of the house loads of extra space below. Many hidden opportunities to enjoy.
FMLS #5680851
Jul 15, 2016
Price Changed
$499,000
$298/sq ft
Jul 6, 2016
Sold
$499,000
$298/sq ft
Jul 6, 2016
Price Changed
$529,000
$316/sq ft
Jun 13, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2016
Listed
$529,000
$316/sq ft
FMLS #3478813
Jun 8, 2007
Sold
$259,900
$155/sq ft
May 3, 2007
Listed
$259,000
$155/sq ft
BEST VALUE IN WESTCHESTER HILLS SUBDIVISION! ADORABLE BRICK 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH BUNGALOW WITH COTTAGE-LIKE FEEL ON SLOPED, WOODED LOT. FEELS LIKE YOU'RE IN THE MOUNTAINS. PLEASE DON'T LET THE CAT OUT!
Public Records
May 10, 1984
Sold
$45,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,467 (+3.8%)
$132,000 + $202,560
$334,560
2024
$13,939 (+7.0%)
$132,000 + $202,560
$334,560
2023
$13,028 (+17.0%)
$132,000 + $190,800
$322,800
2022
$11,135 (+4.8%)
$119,520 + $149,840
$269,360
2021
$10,627 (+7.8%)
$44,000 + $187,880
$231,880
2020
$9,861 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $187,880
$231,880
2019
$9,392 (+5.9%)
$44,000 + $165,400
$209,400
2018
$8,865 (−1.7%)
$44,000 + $160,200
$204,200
2017
$9,015 (+446.4%)
$44,000 + $160,200
$204,200
2016
$1,650 (+7.5%)
$40,392 + $89,448
$129,840
2014
$1,535 (+7.5%)
$40,400 + $120,880
$161,280
2013
$1,428 (+123.7%)
$40,392 + $89,448
$129,840
2012
$638 (−67.7%)
$89,000 + $40,840
$129,840
2011
$1,974 (+201.0%)
$39,600 + $106,960
$146,560
2010
$656 (−47.9%)
$39,600 + $106,960
$146,560
2008
$1,258
Tax history for 154 Mockingbird Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,467 (+3.8%)
$132,000 + $202,560
$334,560
2024
$13,939 (+7.0%)
$132,000 + $202,560
$334,560
2023
$13,028 (+17.0%)
$132,000 + $190,800
$322,800
2022
$11,135 (+4.8%)
$119,520 + $149,840
$269,360
2021
$10,627 (+7.8%)
$44,000 + $187,880
$231,880
2020
$9,861 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $187,880
$231,880
2019
$9,392 (+5.9%)
$44,000 + $165,400
$209,400
2018
$8,865 (−1.7%)
$44,000 + $160,200
$204,200
2017
$9,015 (+446.4%)
$44,000 + $160,200
$204,200
2016
$1,650 (+7.5%)
$40,392 + $89,448
$129,840
2014
$1,535 (+7.5%)
$40,400 + $120,880
$161,280
2013
$1,428 (+123.7%)
$40,392 + $89,448
$129,840
2012
$638 (−67.7%)
$89,000 + $40,840
$129,840
2011
$1,974 (+201.0%)
$39,600 + $106,960
$146,560
2010
$656 (−47.9%)
$39,600 + $106,960
$146,560
2008
$1,258
*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
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 03 003
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
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Blower Fan
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: At Clairemont and Scott go South on Scott past Westchester elem. to right on Ridley then right on Mockingbird
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 03 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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