Welcome to 2171 Lilac Lane, a charming brick ranch nestled on a spacious lot in the heart of Decatur. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers timeless appeal with a functional single-level layout and endless potential to make it your own. Inside, you'll find comfortable living spaces filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The expansive backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, pets, or future outdoor enhancements. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for a property to personalize, this home presents a fantastic opportunity. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, major highways, and downtown Decatur, you'll enjoy easy access to everything the area has to offer while still appreciating the quiet feel of an established neighborhood. Don't miss the chance to unlock the potential of this classic Decatur home!
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
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About
Parker
Parker, located between Candler Road and Glenwood Road, is a residential and commuter-friendly Candler-McAfee neighborhood with a tree-lined street grid and pockets of mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Candler Road corridor near the Gresham Road junction, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and service shops set a practical, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward brick one-stories and modest split-levels with deep setbacks and mature canopy. Shoal Creek Park adds a green edge for walks and casual recreation. The vibe stays grounded and local, with errands and coffee runs orbiting nearby independent staples like Poor Hendrix and Perc Coffee. For a cultural night out, The Earl and 529 anchor the broader Eastside scene within a short drive.
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Market insights
2171 Lilac Ln · $178,000
DAYS ON MARKET
32 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$178,000
Median sale price in this area is $393,953. (121% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
9-foot ceilings on the main level
No common walls
Crawl space with exterior entry
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Master bathroom with tub/shower combo
Kitchen
Stone countertops
Gas range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in the kitchen
220V outlet in laundry
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Private backyard
Backyard fencing
Front porch
Paved city street frontage
Home design
One-level home
Parking
One total parking space
One carport space
Driveway and on-street parking
Open parking available
Construction
Brick on all sides
Shingle roof
Block foundation
Resale condition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110V and 220V electrical service
Cable, electricity, natural gas, phone available
HOA & community
Near public transportation
Close to schools
Near park
Street lights in community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 2171 Lilac Lane, a charming brick ranch nestled on a spacious lot in the heart of Decatur. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers timeless appeal with a functional single-level layout and endless potential to make it your own. Inside, you'll find comfortable living spaces filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The expansive backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, pets, or future outdoor enhancements. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for a property to personalize, this home presents a fantastic opportunity. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, major highways, and downtown Decatur, you'll enjoy easy access to everything the area has to offer while still appreciating the quiet feel of an established neighborhood. Don't miss the chance to unlock the potential of this classic Decatur home!
Public Records
Jan 13, 2004
Sold
$87,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 8, 2001
Sold
$76,900
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1990
Sold
$22,600
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1986
Sold
$42,500
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1983
Sold
$30,267
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,253 (+0.2%)
$25,240 + $52,360
$77,600
2024
$3,247 (+1.7%)
$25,240 + $52,360
$77,600
2023
$3,191 (+17.0%)
$16,010 + $48,030
$64,040
2022
$2,728 (−4.0%)
$16,000 + $48,040
$64,040
2021
$2,841 (+11.8%)
$16,000 + $41,000
$57,000
2020
$2,541 (+9.1%)
$16,000 + $41,000
$57,000
2019
$2,328 (+30.8%)
$16,000 + $29,320
$45,320
2018
$1,780 (−7.8%)
$16,000 + $16,760
$32,760
2017
$1,932 (+21.5%)
$16,000 + $16,760
$32,760
2016
$1,590 (+44.2%)
$3,200 + $25,120
$28,320
2014
$1,103 (+27.5%)
$3,200 + $19,840
$23,040
2013
$865
$3,200 + $8,400
$11,600
2012
$866 (−8.6%)
$3,200 + $8,400
$11,600
2011
$947 (−45.6%)
$3,200 + $10,480
$13,680
2010
$1,741 (−14.9%)
$9,140 + $25,820
$34,960
2008
$2,044
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,107
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,107
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 148 02 114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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
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