Quintessential Brick and Stone Decatur Cottage! Thoughtfully renovated throughout featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Boasting sun-drenched living spaces, an open flowing floor plan, ample flex rooms, screened porch and lush level yard, this home is perfect for easy living and entertaining! Recently renovated kitchen includes ample storage, breakfast bar, quartz countertops and direct access to adjacent sitting room and charming screened porch which is flanked with ceiling fans and peaceful backyard views, it's an al fresco living/dining dream come true! Additionally, the main level offers 2 large bedrooms with deep closets that share a charming marble bathroom, a multi/use room featuring office space, laundry and a half bathroom, a built-in cabinet clad dining room and ample storage space. Upstairs the primary suite includes an ensuite European style bathroom with double pedestal sinks and an oversized dual shower experience. Expansive custom closet is complete with an adjustable closet system and natural light so you don't walk out of the house in navy pants and black shoes! Centrally located, this property is a quick stroll to districted schools, shopping, dining and parks. Check out the map in photos!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Carly Nassar• Compass
Listed by Jim Getzinger• Compass
Bought with Harvin Greene• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #6925045
Redfin Estimate
$792,540
$143K since sold in September 2021$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($660K) of 6 comparable homes.
Quintessential Brick and Stone Decatur Cottage! Thoughtfully renovated throughout featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Boasting sun-drenched living spaces, an open flowing floor plan, ample flex rooms, screened porch and lush level yard, this home is perfect for easy living and entertaining! Recently renovated kitchen includes ample storage, breakfast bar, quartz countertops and direct access to adjacent sitting room and charming screened porch which is flanked with ceiling fans and peaceful backyard views, it's an al fresco living/dining dream come true! Additionally, the main level offers 2 large bedrooms with deep closets that share a charming marble bathroom, a multi/use room featuring office space, laundry and a half bathroom, a built-in cabinet clad dining room and ample storage space. Upstairs the primary suite includes an ensuite european style bathroom with double pedestal sinks and an oversized dual shower experience. Expansive custom closet is complete with an adjustable closet system and natural light so you don't walk out of the house in navy pants and black shoes! Centrally located, this property is a quick stroll to districted schools, shopping, dining and parks. Check out the map in photos!
FMLS #6925045
Sep 13, 2021
Sold
$650,000
$324/sq ft
Aug 22, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2021
Listed
$650,000
$324/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2003
Sold
$220,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1996
Sold
$108,000
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1982
Sold
$53,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1982
Sold
$58,400
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 20, 1981
Sold
$29,800
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,217 (+6.8%)
$97,600 + $217,520
$315,120
2024
$12,379 (+4.8%)
$97,600 + $217,520
$315,120
2023
$11,808 (−11.1%)
$97,600 + $198,160
$295,760
2022
$13,284 (+28.8%)
$80,120 + $166,320
$246,440
2021
$10,310 (+5.7%)
$38,000 + $189,560
$227,560
2020
$9,756 (+4.9%)
$38,000 + $189,560
$227,560
2019
$9,301 (+2.4%)
$38,000 + $176,200
$214,200
2018
$9,086 (+5.3%)
$38,000 + $179,800
$217,800
2017
$8,628 (+91.6%)
$38,000 + $179,800
$217,800
2016
$4,502 (+38.1%)
$38,000 + $156,720
$194,720
2014
$3,261 (+25.1%)
$28,440 + $157,720
$186,160
2013
$2,607 (+425.9%)
$42,136 + $84,440
$126,576
2012
$496 (−83.4%)
$77,520 + $17,800
$95,320
2011
$2,993 (+518.2%)
$41,200 + $63,560
$104,760
2010
$484 (+12.0%)
$41,200 + $63,560
$104,760
2008
$432
Tax history for 205 Garden Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,217 (+6.8%)
$97,600 + $217,520
$315,120
2024
$12,379 (+4.8%)
$97,600 + $217,520
$315,120
2023
$11,808 (−11.1%)
$97,600 + $198,160
$295,760
2022
$13,284 (+28.8%)
$80,120 + $166,320
$246,440
2021
$10,310 (+5.7%)
$38,000 + $189,560
$227,560
2020
$9,756 (+4.9%)
$38,000 + $189,560
$227,560
2019
$9,301 (+2.4%)
$38,000 + $176,200
$214,200
2018
$9,086 (+5.3%)
$38,000 + $179,800
$217,800
2017
$8,628 (+91.6%)
$38,000 + $179,800
$217,800
2016
$4,502 (+38.1%)
$38,000 + $156,720
$194,720
2014
$3,261 (+25.1%)
$28,440 + $157,720
$186,160
2013
$2,607 (+425.9%)
$42,136 + $84,440
$126,576
2012
$496 (−83.4%)
$77,520 + $17,800
$95,320
2011
$2,993 (+518.2%)
$41,200 + $63,560
$104,760
2010
$484 (+12.0%)
$41,200 + $63,560
$104,760
2008
$432
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,006
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 03 102
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.
Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Solid Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Computer Room, Office, Media Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Stone, Cedar
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, See Remarks, Brick/Mortar
Ownership: Fee Simple
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown ATL take Ponce de Leon until it turns into Scott BLVD. Garden Lane is on the right before Clairmont.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Restaurant, Street Lights, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,006
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 03 102
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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