Wonderful Decatur Bungalow has been transformed into the perfect family home on a deep wooded lot! Large addition includes a huge great room, open kitchen and peaceful window lined dining area. Bright original Living rm, dining rm and 2 bedrooms with hall bath, office/sun porch and half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs is the Master suite with large private master bath and lrg walk-in closet and a 2nd lrg bedroom with prvt bath. Tons of storage space. Covered porch opens to a stone patio then on to the lovely wooded sanctuary. Walk to the square, YMCA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Frank B Golley• Golley Realty Group
Listed by LARRY FOSSETT• Golley Realty Group
Bought with WESLEE KNAPP• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #5693124
Redfin Estimate
$1,348,421
$500K since sold in June 2016$27K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 4 comparable homes.
Wonderful Decatur bungalow has been transformed into the perfect family home on a deep wooded lot! Large addition includes huge great room, open kitchen and peaceful window-lined dining area. Bright original living room, dining room and 2 bedrooms with hall bath, office/sun porch and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs is master suite with large private bath & large walk-in closet & 2nd good-sized bedroom with private bath. Tons of storage space. Covered porch opens to stone patio then out to lovely wooded sanctuary. Walk to Decatur Square.
FMLS #5693124
Jul 11, 2016
Price Changed
$848,300
$223/sq ft
Jun 30, 2016
Sold
$848,300
$223/sq ft
Jun 30, 2016
Price Changed
$889,000
$234/sq ft
Jun 3, 2016
Contingent
—
May 18, 2016
Listed
$889,000
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 1998
Sold
$145,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 1996
Sold
$180,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1993
Sold
$108,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,945 (+2.0%)
$97,600 + $401,480
$499,080
2024
$20,542 (+18.2%)
$97,600 + $401,480
$499,080
2023
$17,383 (+10.1%)
$97,600 + $392,320
$489,920
2022
$15,785
$80,120 + $305,360
$385,480
2021
$15,798 (+7.5%)
$40,000 + $300,880
$340,880
2020
$14,697 (+4.0%)
$40,000 + $300,880
$340,880
2019
$14,136 (+3.8%)
$40,000 + $285,040
$325,040
2018
$13,622 (−12.6%)
$40,000 + $279,360
$319,360
2017
$15,586 (+207.4%)
$40,000 + $279,360
$319,360
2016
$5,071 (+8.4%)
$40,000 + $185,760
$225,760
2014
$4,677 (−0.3%)
$29,920 + $229,400
$259,320
2013
$4,689 (+383.4%)
$48,048 + $130,352
$178,400
2012
$970 (−79.8%)
$123,400 + $55,000
$178,400
2011
$4,804 (+472.9%)
$47,600 + $122,200
$169,800
2010
$839 (+10.9%)
$47,600 + $122,200
$169,800
2008
$756
Tax history for 196 Lamont Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,945 (+2.0%)
$97,600 + $401,480
$499,080
2024
$20,542 (+18.2%)
$97,600 + $401,480
$499,080
2023
$17,383 (+10.1%)
$97,600 + $392,320
$489,920
2022
$15,785
$80,120 + $305,360
$385,480
2021
$15,798 (+7.5%)
$40,000 + $300,880
$340,880
2020
$14,697 (+4.0%)
$40,000 + $300,880
$340,880
2019
$14,136 (+3.8%)
$40,000 + $285,040
$325,040
2018
$13,622 (−12.6%)
$40,000 + $279,360
$319,360
2017
$15,586 (+207.4%)
$40,000 + $279,360
$319,360
2016
$5,071 (+8.4%)
$40,000 + $185,760
$225,760
2014
$4,677 (−0.3%)
$29,920 + $229,400
$259,320
2013
$4,689 (+383.4%)
$48,048 + $130,352
$178,400
2012
$970 (−79.8%)
$123,400 + $55,000
$178,400
2011
$4,804 (+472.9%)
$47,600 + $122,200
$169,800
2010
$839 (+10.9%)
$47,600 + $122,200
$169,800
2008
$756
*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
3.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 02 126
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
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, 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: Clairemont Rd to Lamont Dr. house on Left
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 02 126
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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