Welcome to your new home! This solid brick ranch is located in the ideal location with an easy walk to Briarlake Elem, the trails of Briarlake Forest, Twin Lakes Swim & Tennis (optional), David's Produce and so much more. This floorplan offers not just 3 bedrooms but an additional bonus space that could be converted into the primary suite of your dreams. Hardwood floors, neutral paint, updated main bath and white kitchen give you the opportunity to move right in or a great starting point for future renovations or expansions. Fantastic deck overlooks level fenced back yard with natural setting to relax and unwind and great areas for activities or gardening. The unfinished basement has the space you need for storage, workshop or hobbies. Covered carport and expanded recently repaved driveway allow for adequate parking without vehicle shuffling. This is an unbelievable opportunity to own in Lakeside High while still being close to Emory, CDC, downtown Decatur, Buckhead, restaurants and highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Gretchen Waters• Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.
Bought with Judy Jernigan• Clareo Real Estate
Source:FMLS #7351374
Redfin Estimate
$521,786
$53K since sold in April 2024$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.8% lower than the average sale price ($585K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to your new home! This solid brick ranch is located in the ideal location with an easy walk to Briarlake Elem, the trails of Briarlake Forest, Twin Lakes Swim & Tennis (optional), David's Produce and so much more. This floorplan offers not just 3 bedrooms but an additional bonus space that could be converted into the primary suite of your dreams. Hardwood floors, neutral paint, updated main bath and white kitchen give you the opportunity to move right in or a great starting point for future renovations or expansions. Fantastic deck overlooks level fenced back yard with natural setting to relax and unwind and great areas for activities or gardening. The unfinished basement has the space you need for storage, workshop or hobbies. Covered carport and expanded recently repaved driveway allow for adequate parking without vehicle shuffling. This is an unbelievable opportunity to own in Lakeside High while still being close to Emory, CDC, downtown Decatur, Buckhead, restaurants and highways.
GAMLS #8144835
Apr 14, 2017
Sold
$324,000
$212/sq ft
Mar 6, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2017
Listed
$319,900
$209/sq ft
All brick Ranch in highly desirable Briarlake area just inside the Perimeter. Home is located on a quiet street right across the street from Briarlake Elementary School. Home features three bedrooms and two family/living room areas on a full basement. Remodeled home with updates throughout including windows, hot water heater, electrical, gutters, flooring. Lots of character with great room, living room, finished room in basement and plenty of storage. Awesome backyard deck ready for entertaining on a private landscaped lot. Easy access to interstates 285, 85 and 75. Priced to sell!
Public Records
Sep 5, 2002
Sold
$225,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1996
Sold
$146,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 1988
Sold
$98,400
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1985
Sold
$80,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,519 (+34.7%)
$62,480 + $125,120
$187,600
2024
$6,326 (+18.2%)
$62,480 + $125,120
$187,600
2023
$5,350 (−1.5%)
$57,520 + $157,160
$214,680
2022
$5,431 (+13.7%)
$52,880 + $123,360
$176,240
2021
$4,778 (+7.8%)
$48,000 + $99,960
$147,960
2020
$4,430 (+3.1%)
$48,000 + $99,960
$147,960
2019
$4,295 (+2.8%)
$48,000 + $80,920
$128,920
2018
$4,177 (+18.1%)
$48,000 + $76,360
$124,360
2017
$3,537 (+9.6%)
$48,000 + $76,360
$124,360
2016
$3,227 (+36.0%)
$28,000 + $68,520
$96,520
2014
$2,372 (+3.6%)
$28,000 + $63,440
$91,440
2013
$2,289 (−4.5%)
$35,920 + $34,800
$70,720
2012
$2,398 (−7.5%)
$35,920 + $34,800
$70,720
2011
$2,592 (−14.8%)
$31,720 + $42,488
$74,208
2010
$3,042 (+10.5%)
$33,836 + $64,044
$97,880
2008
$2,754
Tax history for 1878 Briarlake Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,519 (+34.7%)
$62,480 + $125,120
$187,600
2024
$6,326 (+18.2%)
$62,480 + $125,120
$187,600
2023
$5,350 (−1.5%)
$57,520 + $157,160
$214,680
2022
$5,431 (+13.7%)
$52,880 + $123,360
$176,240
2021
$4,778 (+7.8%)
$48,000 + $99,960
$147,960
2020
$4,430 (+3.1%)
$48,000 + $99,960
$147,960
2019
$4,295 (+2.8%)
$48,000 + $80,920
$128,920
2018
$4,177 (+18.1%)
$48,000 + $76,360
$124,360
2017
$3,537 (+9.6%)
$48,000 + $76,360
$124,360
2016
$3,227 (+36.0%)
$28,000 + $68,520
$96,520
2014
$2,372 (+3.6%)
$28,000 + $63,440
$91,440
2013
$2,289 (−4.5%)
$35,920 + $34,800
$70,720
2012
$2,398 (−7.5%)
$35,920 + $34,800
$70,720
2011
$2,592 (−14.8%)
$31,720 + $42,488
$74,208
2010
$3,042 (+10.5%)
$33,836 + $64,044
$97,880
2008
$2,754
*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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,528
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 191 03 031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
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.
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 Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Other Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Great Room
Room Type: Bonus Room
Basement: Exterior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,528
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1,231
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: District 18, lot 3, block C
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From 285 exit Lavista Road and go inside the perimeter. Left on Briarlake Circle, home on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 191 03 031
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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