On a spacious 65x174 level lot, this adorable bungalow is located nestled between the Decatur Square and Emory and provides the perfect price point and bones for updates. Find plenty of living space in the main house, complete with spacious rear screened porch. Expand your home's footprint by using the carriage house as an office, guest suite, or rental property. Rare off-street parking with 2-car driveway and 1-car garage with work space sets this happy home apart from the competition!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Compass
Bought with Susie Corbett• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #6747440
Redfin Estimate
$708,317
$203K since sold in September 2020$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($645K) of 6 comparable homes.
On a spacious 65x174 level lot, this adorable bungalow is located nestled between the Decatur Square and Emory and provides the perfect price point and bones for updates. Find plenty of living space in the main house, complete with spacious rear screened porch. Expand your home's footprint by using the carriage house as an office, guest suite, or rental property. Rare off-street parking with 2-car driveway and 1-car garage with work space sets this happy home apart from the competition!
Public Records
Feb 14, 1992
Sold
$128,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,763 (+22.5%)
$84,533 + $171,627
$256,160
2024
$8,788 (−49.2%)
$84,533 + $171,627
$256,160
2023
$17,309 (+88.5%)
$84,720 + $171,440
$256,160
2022
$9,184 (−46.7%)
$40,000 + $152,840
$192,840
2021
$17,244 (+330.8%)
$40,000 + $147,120
$187,120
2020
$4,003 (+14.4%)
$40,000 + $147,120
$187,120
2019
$3,499 (+10.9%)
$40,000 + $156,440
$196,440
2018
$3,156 (−18.5%)
$40,000 + $126,840
$166,840
2017
$3,874 (−10.6%)
$40,000 + $126,840
$166,840
2016
$4,333 (+22.2%)
$40,000 + $129,200
$169,200
2014
$3,545 (−0.3%)
$44,360 + $113,800
$158,160
2013
$3,554 (+397.0%)
$44,352 + $89,408
$133,760
2012
$715 (−82.4%)
$81,600 + $52,160
$133,760
2011
$4,072 (+481.6%)
$43,400 + $99,800
$143,200
2010
$700 (+11.9%)
$47,370 + $95,830
$143,200
2008
$626
Tax history for 156 Garden Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,763 (+22.5%)
$84,533 + $171,627
$256,160
2024
$8,788 (−49.2%)
$84,533 + $171,627
$256,160
2023
$17,309 (+88.5%)
$84,720 + $171,440
$256,160
2022
$9,184 (−46.7%)
$40,000 + $152,840
$192,840
2021
$17,244 (+330.8%)
$40,000 + $147,120
$187,120
2020
$4,003 (+14.4%)
$40,000 + $147,120
$187,120
2019
$3,499 (+10.9%)
$40,000 + $156,440
$196,440
2018
$3,156 (−18.5%)
$40,000 + $126,840
$166,840
2017
$3,874 (−10.6%)
$40,000 + $126,840
$166,840
2016
$4,333 (+22.2%)
$40,000 + $129,200
$169,200
2014
$3,545 (−0.3%)
$44,360 + $113,800
$158,160
2013
$3,554 (+397.0%)
$44,352 + $89,408
$133,760
2012
$715 (−82.4%)
$81,600 + $52,160
$133,760
2011
$4,072 (+481.6%)
$43,400 + $99,800
$143,200
2010
$700 (+11.9%)
$47,370 + $95,830
$143,200
2008
$626
*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
2
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,034
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 02 049
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: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features: Bookcases
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Carriage House, Garage(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur take Clairemont Ave towards Scott Blvd. Left on Garden.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,034
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 02 049
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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