Nestled on the exceptionally quiet and highly desirable Diamond Head Circle in Decatur, this charming, mid-century ranch blends timeless 1963 architectural integrity with thoughtful updates!! Featuring a classic four-sided brick exterior and a spacious two-car garage, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals, educators, and families seeking a serene retreat with premier city convenience!! The home’s main level welcomes you with its signature rare wood paneling, radiating warmth and mid-century character throughout the living spaces. The layout flows effortlessly into comfortable bedrooms and functional living areas, designed for both daily relaxation and seamless entertaining. Major capital improvements include new water heater (2024), furnace replacement (2017), and low pitch roof area replacement (2013). Downstairs, the fully finished basement significantly expands the home's footprint, uniquely configured to adapt to your lifestyle. It features a generous bonus flex room—perfectly suited for a home media center, a private office, or a play space—alongside a dedicated workshop ideal for hobbies, DIY projects, or specialized storage. Stepping outside, the expansive backyard serves as a private oasis. It provides ample room for outdoor dining, gardening, and recreation, all within a peaceful suburban pocket. Strategically located just minutes from Emory University, CHOA and the CDC, this property ensures an effortless commute while keeping the vibrant dining, shopping, and culture of downtown Decatur within easy reach. Property Highlights • Prime Location: Situated on Diamond Head Circle, a quiet, low-traffic street in Decatur offering unbeatable proximity to Emory University, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). • Mid-Century Character: Built in 1963, boasting four-sided brick construction and beautifully preserved, rare wood paneling that adds exceptional warmth and architectural interest. • Finished Versatile Basement: Complete with a large bonus flex room for a home office, gym, or entertainment center, plus a separate, practical workshop area. • Turnkey Mechanicals: Features a new water heater (2024), replaced furnace (2017) and replaced low pitch roof area (2013). • Outdoor & Parking Amenities: Includes a massive, private backyard ideal for recreation and a highly coveted, attached 2-car garage. Estate Owned and is being sold "As-Is" with Limited Sellers Disclosures.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by KRISHNA V AKELLA• Virtual Properties Realty.com
North Druid Woods, located between North Druid Hills Road and Clairmont Road, is a wooded and residential North Decatur neighborhood with mid-century ranches and winding, canopy-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Druid Hills Rd & Clairmont Rd crossroads, where a steady stream of local errands and café stops sets the daily rhythm. Architectural lines lean brick-and-ranch with generous lots, while pockets of newer builds appear along the edges. Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek Trail shape an outdoors-forward routine with shaded paths and creekside greenspace. Community staples such as Sprig Restaurant, The General Muir, and Kudzu Antiques anchor nearby dining and browsing.
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Market insights
1550 Diamond Head Cir · $599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,000
Median list price in this area is $409,368. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One fireplace with glass doors, masonry surround, raised hearth and gas log
No shared/common walls
Other interior features
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary suite on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bathroom with shower only
Two main-level bathrooms
Kitchen
Pantry
Solid surface countertops
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Electric oven
Range hood
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Laundry located in kitchen
Laundry on main level
Laundry on upper level
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Wood
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Garden
Exterior lighting
Private yard
Enclosed patio
Home design
Two levels
Parking
Attached garage with two garage spaces
Garage door opener
Driveway parking
Open parking available
Construction
Brick front and brick construction
Shingle roof
Chain link fencing
Basement: daylight, partial; crawl space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric
Natural gas available
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone available
HOA & community
Street lights in community
Electricity and solar
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Nestled on the exceptionally quiet and highly desirable Diamond Head Circle in Decatur, this charming, mid-century ranch blends timeless 1963 architectural integrity with thoughtful updates!! Featuring a classic four-sided brick exterior and a spacious two-car garage, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals, educators, and families seeking a serene retreat with premier city convenience!! The home's main level welcomes you with its signature rare wood paneling, radiating warmth and mid-century character throughout the living spaces. The layout flows effortlessly into comfortable bedrooms and functional living areas, designed for both daily relaxation and seamless entertaining. Major capital improvements include new water heater (2024), furnace replacement (2017), and low pitch roof area replacement (2013). Downstairs, the fully finished basement significantly expands the home's footprint, uniquely configured to adapt to your lifestyle. It features a generous bonus flex room-perfectly suited for a home media center, a private office, or a play space-alongside a dedicated workshop ideal for hobbies, DIY projects, or specialized storage. Stepping outside, the expansive backyard serves as a private oasis. It provides ample room for outdoor dining, gardening, and recreation, all within a peaceful suburban pocket. Strategically located just minutes from Emory University, CHOA and the CDC, this property ensures an effortless commute while keeping the vibrant dining, shopping, and culture of downtown Decatur within easy reach. Property Highlights * Prime Location: Situated on Diamond Head Circle, a quiet, low-traffic street in Decatur offering unbeatable proximity to Emory University, Children's Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). * Mid-Century Character: Built in 1963, boasting four-sided brick construction and beautifully preserved, rare wood paneling that adds exceptional warmth and architectural interest. * Finished Versatile Basement: Complete with a large bonus flex room for a home office, gym, or entertainment center, plus a separate, practical workshop area. * Turnkey Mechanicals: Features a new water heater (2024), replaced furnace (2017) and replaced low pitch roof area (2013). * Outdoor & Parking Amenities: Includes a massive, private backyard ideal for recreation and a highly coveted, attached 2-car garage. Estate Owned and is being sold "As-Is" with Limited Sellers Disclosures.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,371 (−9.6%)
$58,880 + $116,600
$175,480
2024
$1,516 (+16.6%)
$58,880 + $116,600
$175,480
2023
$1,299 (−10.8%)
$58,880 + $108,680
$167,560
2022
$1,457
$48,880 + $87,600
$136,480
2021
$1,457 (−0.4%)
$47,960 + $75,280
$123,240
2020
$1,462 (+2.9%)
$47,960 + $75,280
$123,240
2019
$1,422 (+1.4%)
$47,960 + $71,120
$119,080
2018
$1,401 (−6.5%)
$47,960 + $62,600
$110,560
2017
$1,498 (+8.5%)
$47,960 + $62,600
$110,560
2016
$1,381 (+17.2%)
$28,000 + $71,840
$99,840
2014
$1,178 (−31.2%)
$28,000 + $66,320
$94,320
2013
$1,712 (−4.6%)
$43,120 + $61,520
$104,640
2012
$1,795 (−26.4%)
$43,120 + $61,520
$104,640
2011
$2,439 (−29.5%)
$24,000 + $45,072
$69,072
2010
$3,461 (+9.5%)
$24,840 + $83,720
$108,560
2008
$3,162
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,652
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,652
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 147 02 060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
DHRI
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.
Zone overlays
DIAMOND HEAD RIOD
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
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