Located in the heart of award-winning City of Decatur school district, this move-in ready 4 BR, 3 BA home is walking distance to downtown Decatur's restaurants & shops. Main level freshly painted with hardwoods, plantation shutters, renovated kitchen & bright sunroom that opens to large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Upstairs features spacious master suite & office with built-in bookcases. Full basement with drive-under garage & ample storage space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Wood• Golley Realty Group
Listed by Julea Wood• Golley Realty Group
Bought with Michael Culver• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #5976935
Redfin Estimate
$840,955
$256K since sold in July 2018$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 11.4% higher than the average sale price ($755K) of 5 comparable homes.
Located in the heart of award-winning City of Decatur school district, this move-in ready 4 BR, 3 BA home is walking distance to downtown Decatur's restaurants & shops. Main level freshly painted with hardwoods, plantation shutters, renovated kitchen & bright sunroom that opens to large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Upstairs features spacious master suite & office with built-in bookcases. Full basement with drive-under garage & ample storage space.
Public Records
May 16, 1988
Sold
$133,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,523 (+0.3%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2024
$12,490 (−14.1%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2023
$14,535 (+29.2%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2022
$11,249 (+3.5%)
$80,120 + $180,880
$261,000
2021
$10,869 (+1.8%)
$40,000 + $200,960
$240,960
2020
$10,676 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $200,960
$240,960
2019
$10,158 (+129.5%)
$40,000 + $192,880
$232,880
2018
$4,426 (+0.3%)
$40,000 + $201,680
$241,680
2017
$4,414 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $201,680
$241,680
2016
$4,189 (+4.2%)
$30,594 + $173,366
$203,960
2014
$4,019 (−0.3%)
$29,920 + $195,200
$225,120
2013
$4,029 (+390.3%)
$44,352 + $108,088
$152,440
2012
$822 (−82.3%)
$81,600 + $70,840
$152,440
2011
$4,641 (+588.9%)
$43,400 + $120,480
$163,880
2010
$674 (−8.1%)
$43,400 + $136,000
$179,400
2008
$733
Tax history for 159 Garden Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,523 (+0.3%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2024
$12,490 (−14.1%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2023
$14,535 (+29.2%)
$97,600 + $200,840
$298,440
2022
$11,249 (+3.5%)
$80,120 + $180,880
$261,000
2021
$10,869 (+1.8%)
$40,000 + $200,960
$240,960
2020
$10,676 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $200,960
$240,960
2019
$10,158 (+129.5%)
$40,000 + $192,880
$232,880
2018
$4,426 (+0.3%)
$40,000 + $201,680
$241,680
2017
$4,414 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $201,680
$241,680
2016
$4,189 (+4.2%)
$30,594 + $173,366
$203,960
2014
$4,019 (−0.3%)
$29,920 + $195,200
$225,120
2013
$4,029 (+390.3%)
$44,352 + $108,088
$152,440
2012
$822 (−82.3%)
$81,600 + $70,840
$152,440
2011
$4,641 (+588.9%)
$43,400 + $120,480
$163,880
2010
$674 (−8.1%)
$43,400 + $136,000
$179,400
2008
$733
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,068
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
2,398
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 03 097
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2018.
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
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage
Directions: Minutes from downtown Decatur. Access Garden Lane from Clairemont Ave or Scott Blvd. From I-85 North, exit Clairmont Road, turn right and head south towards Decatur. After crossing Scott Blvd, turn right onto Garden Lane.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,398
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2018
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 03 097
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 7, 2018
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Decatur, GA • 30030
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$806,000 – $975,000
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