Walk to downtown Decatur from this charming 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Decatur bungalow. The formal living room w/picture window greets you + leads to a separate dining room. Renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, + wine chiller. A light-filled family room w/vaulted ceiling + fireplace lead to a beautiful deck + private fenced backyard. Main level also boasts 2 additional bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mud room, + office area. Spacious owner's suite located on 2nd floor w/skylight, sitting area, and private bath w/whirlepool tub.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5513626
Redfin Estimate
$892,016
$432K since sold in April 2015$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($756K) of 6 comparable homes.
Walk to downtown Decatur from this charming three bedroom, three bathroom Decatur bungalow. The formal living room with picture window greets you and leads to a separate dining room. Renovated kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and wine chiller. A light-filled family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace lead to a beautiful deck and private fenced backyard. Main level offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, mud room, and office area. Second level provides an additional bedroom with skylight, sitting area, and private bath with whirlpool tub.
FMLS #5012061
Sep 19, 2012
Price Changed
$372,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 29, 2012
Price Changed
$375,000
$134/sq ft
Jul 29, 2012
Sold
$372,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 19, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2012
Price Changed
$375,000
$134/sq ft
Apr 25, 2012
Listed
$380,000
$136/sq ft
Delightful 3BR/3BA Bungalow with Family Room. Walk to Decatur Square, Clairemont Elementary. Spacious Formal LR, Separate Dining Room, Gorgeous, Newer Kitchen w Granite, Stainless, Breakfast Bar, Office Nook. Family Room w/Vaulted Ceilings and Fireplace Opens to Deck and Backyard. Second Floor Bedroom w/Sitting Area, Skylight and Bath w/Whirlpool Tub. Convenient Side Entrance Mudroom, Huge Garden Shed. Tankless Water Heater. Pre-Inspected.
Public Records
Jul 9, 2012
Sold
$372,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 2000
Sold
$308,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1996
Sold
$215,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1994
Sold
$193,800
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1990
Sold
$154,900
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 1988
Sold
$62,300
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1984
Sold
$80,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,618 (+6.8%)
$97,600 + $275,240
$372,840
2024
$14,627 (+1.5%)
$97,600 + $275,240
$372,840
2023
$14,404 (+11.3%)
$97,600 + $252,200
$349,800
2022
$12,946 (+2.9%)
$80,120 + $204,000
$284,120
2021
$12,585 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $239,800
$279,800
2020
$12,449 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $239,800
$279,800
2019
$11,911 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $233,520
$273,520
2018
$11,142 (−11.0%)
$40,000 + $221,080
$261,080
2017
$12,513 (+122.2%)
$40,000 + $221,080
$261,080
2016
$5,632 (+44.8%)
$32,240 + $151,760
$184,000
2014
$3,889 (+12.1%)
$29,920 + $188,440
$218,360
2013
$3,469 (+408.7%)
$44,352 + $103,560
$147,912
2012
$682 (−83.7%)
$81,600 + $46,320
$127,920
2011
$4,190 (+479.9%)
$43,400 + $104,080
$147,480
2010
$722 (−54.3%)
$43,400 + $104,080
$147,480
2008
$1,580
Tax history for 228 Garden Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,618 (+6.8%)
$97,600 + $275,240
$372,840
2024
$14,627 (+1.5%)
$97,600 + $275,240
$372,840
2023
$14,404 (+11.3%)
$97,600 + $252,200
$349,800
2022
$12,946 (+2.9%)
$80,120 + $204,000
$284,120
2021
$12,585 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $239,800
$279,800
2020
$12,449 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $239,800
$279,800
2019
$11,911 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $233,520
$273,520
2018
$11,142 (−11.0%)
$40,000 + $221,080
$261,080
2017
$12,513 (+122.2%)
$40,000 + $221,080
$261,080
2016
$5,632 (+44.8%)
$32,240 + $151,760
$184,000
2014
$3,889 (+12.1%)
$29,920 + $188,440
$218,360
2013
$3,469 (+408.7%)
$44,352 + $103,560
$147,912
2012
$682 (−83.7%)
$81,600 + $46,320
$127,920
2011
$4,190 (+479.9%)
$43,400 + $104,080
$147,480
2010
$722 (−54.3%)
$43,400 + $104,080
$147,480
2008
$1,580
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
2,800
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 005 03 073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 19, 2021.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub Only,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Other
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Office, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Take Ponce de Leon Ave. to Scott Blvd. Turn right on Garden Lane. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2016
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 005 03 073
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 19, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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