An exceptional opportunity awaits with this standalone fee-simple single-family unit, offering a spacious fenced backyard and a substantial basement complete with a 2-car garage. Upstairs, two bedrooms await, each boasting its own dedicated bath. Natural light pours into the master bedroom through a bay window, while the master bath features unique cork flooring and a generously sized walk-in closet. The entrance foyer and stairwell are flooded with sunshine, leading to a charming screened porch and sunny deck, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace in the cozy family room, adorned with built-ins flanking the mantle. Additional built-ins in the dining room provide both practicality and a lovely view of the blossoming front yard and bustling cul-de-sac. Nestled in the coveted Glenwood Estates community of Decatur, residents can enjoy leisurely strolls along picturesque sidewalks and elegant architecture. Nearby Glenlake Park offers a host of amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and a dog park. Plus, the location is conveniently close to Decatur's thriving dining and shopping scene, including the historic square and popular destinations like Sprouts, Whole Foods, and the renowned Dekalb Farmer's Market. This home is an exceptional opportunity within the highly-regarded City of Decatur Schools system."
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Cox• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Tim Hur• Point Honors and Associates, Realtors
Source:FMLS #7343094
Redfin Estimate
$447,015
$7,985 since sold in April 2024$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 22.1% lower than the average sale price ($574K) of 6 comparable homes.
An exceptional opportunity awaits with this standalone fee-simple single-family unit, offering a spacious fenced backyard and a substantial basement complete with a 2-car garage. Upstairs, two bedrooms await, each boasting its own dedicated bath. Natural light pours into the master bedroom through a bay window, while the master bath features unique cork flooring and a generously sized walk-in closet. The entrance foyer and stairwell are flooded with sunshine, leading to a charming screened porch and sunny deck, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace in the cozy family room, adorned with built-ins flanking the mantle. Additional built-ins in the dining room provide both practicality and a lovely view of the blossoming front yard and bustling cul-de-sac. Nestled in the coveted Glenwood Estates community of Decatur, residents can enjoy leisurely strolls along picturesque sidewalks and elegant architecture. Nearby Glenlake Park offers a host of amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and a dog park. Plus, the location is conveniently close to Decatur's thriving dining and shopping scene, including the historic square and popular destinations like Sprouts, Whole Foods, and the renowned Dekalb Farmer's Market. This home is an exceptional opportunity within the highly-regarded City of Decatur Schools system."
FMLS #6850925
Apr 20, 2021
Sold
$400,000
$278/sq ft
Mar 22, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 9, 2021
Listed
$385,000
$268/sq ft
Remarkable Price for Stand Alone Fee Simple Single Family Unit with Big Fenced backyard and Large Basement with 2 car Garage. 2 Upper Bedrooms both with dedicated baths. Tremendous natural light in the Bay Window in the Master Bedroom. Unique cork flo0ring in the master bath with terrific walk-in closet. Sunshine flooded stairwell and entrance foyer. The most adorable screened porch opens to open air sunny deck. Working wood-burning gas starter fireplace in family room with built-ins flanking the mantle. Built-ins in the dining room and bay window allowing extra room and lovely view of the flowering front yard and life-filled cul-de-sac. Within the most cherished of Decatur communities, Glenwood Estates features sidewalks and elegant architecture as neighbors enjoy tree-canopied strolls to nearby Glenlake Park with pool, tennis and dog park plus delightfully near city of Decatur destination dining and shopping in the expanding village style hub at the historic square plus new Sprouts, Whole Food and world famous Dekalb Farmer's Market. This total package location is the best value in the sought-after City of Decatur Schools system.
Public Records
Mar 24, 2004
Sold
$237,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 1998
Sold
$173,400
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1992
Sold
$104,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 30, 1987
Sold
$86,400
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,739 (+2.8%)
$18,400 + $143,080
$161,480
2024
$6,558 (−40.1%)
$18,400 + $143,080
$161,480
2023
$10,955 (+101.2%)
$18,400 + $139,560
$157,960
2022
$5,446 (−50.3%)
$18,400 + $124,360
$142,760
2021
$10,947 (+81.0%)
$18,400 + $104,680
$123,080
2020
$6,047 (+8.0%)
$18,400 + $104,680
$123,080
2019
$5,597 (+3.1%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2018
$5,428 (+5.2%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2017
$5,160 (+95.1%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2016
$2,645 (+18.4%)
$39,760 + $54,080
$93,840
2014
$2,234 (−0.2%)
$39,760 + $57,080
$96,840
2013
$2,239 (+433.3%)
$39,760 + $42,280
$82,040
2012
$420 (−84.2%)
$39,760 + $42,280
$82,040
2011
$2,651 (+514.3%)
$38,360 + $53,160
$91,520
2010
$432 (+16.0%)
$22,760 + $68,760
$91,520
2008
$372
Tax history for 21 Old Decatur Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,739 (+2.8%)
$18,400 + $143,080
$161,480
2024
$6,558 (−40.1%)
$18,400 + $143,080
$161,480
2023
$10,955 (+101.2%)
$18,400 + $139,560
$157,960
2022
$5,446 (−50.3%)
$18,400 + $124,360
$142,760
2021
$10,947 (+81.0%)
$18,400 + $104,680
$123,080
2020
$6,047 (+8.0%)
$18,400 + $104,680
$123,080
2019
$5,597 (+3.1%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2018
$5,428 (+5.2%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2017
$5,160 (+95.1%)
$18,400 + $109,200
$127,600
2016
$2,645 (+18.4%)
$39,760 + $54,080
$93,840
2014
$2,234 (−0.2%)
$39,760 + $57,080
$96,840
2013
$2,239 (+433.3%)
$39,760 + $42,280
$82,040
2012
$420 (−84.2%)
$39,760 + $42,280
$82,040
2011
$2,651 (+514.3%)
$38,360 + $53,160
$91,520
2010
$432 (+16.0%)
$22,760 + $68,760
$91,520
2008
$372
*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
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,438
Year built
1986
Style
Townhouse
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 07 031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 27 X 95 X 109 X 139 . . . . .. . . ... ..0.18AC
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From E Ponce at Decatur Square go left on Church Street toward North Decatur road. Turn right on Forkner Dr, and immediate left past 3-waystop signe into Old Decatur Circle.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,438
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1998
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 031
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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