2538 Fairoaks Rd is a 7,442 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $1,528,040.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,528,040
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 44.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,595 (−13.3%)
$119,880 + $468,600
$588,480
2024
$4,146 (+2.8%)
$119,880 + $468,600
$588,480
2023
$4,033 (−4.5%)
$119,880 + $455,320
$575,200
2022
$4,221
$115,080 + $341,560
$456,640
2021
$4,221 (−0.1%)
$114,000 + $335,560
$449,560
2020
$4,227 (+3.7%)
$114,000 + $335,560
$449,560
2019
$4,077 (+1.6%)
$114,000 + $271,160
$385,160
2018
$4,012 (−10.9%)
$114,000 + $326,240
$440,240
2017
$4,503 (+8.7%)
$114,000 + $326,240
$440,240
2016
$4,142 (+10.8%)
$95,000 + $285,080
$380,080
2014
$3,737 (+15.6%)
$95,000 + $296,480
$391,480
2013
$3,234 (−28.9%)
$51,360 + $323,280
$374,640
2011
$4,545 (+41.5%)
$51,360 + $307,120
$358,480
2010
$3,212 (+3.5%)
$51,360 + $307,120
$358,480
2008
$3,103
Tax history for 2538 Fairoaks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,595 (−13.3%)
$119,880 + $468,600
$588,480
2024
$4,146 (+2.8%)
$119,880 + $468,600
$588,480
2023
$4,033 (−4.5%)
$119,880 + $455,320
$575,200
2022
$4,221
$115,080 + $341,560
$456,640
2021
$4,221 (−0.1%)
$114,000 + $335,560
$449,560
2020
$4,227 (+3.7%)
$114,000 + $335,560
$449,560
2019
$4,077 (+1.6%)
$114,000 + $271,160
$385,160
2018
$4,012 (−10.9%)
$114,000 + $326,240
$440,240
2017
$4,503 (+8.7%)
$114,000 + $326,240
$440,240
2016
$4,142 (+10.8%)
$95,000 + $285,080
$380,080
2014
$3,737 (+15.6%)
$95,000 + $296,480
$391,480
2013
$3,234 (−28.9%)
$51,360 + $323,280
$374,640
2011
$4,545 (+41.5%)
$51,360 + $307,120
$358,480
2010
$3,212 (+3.5%)
$51,360 + $307,120
$358,480
2008
$3,103
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-100
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) 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; and 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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,312
Basement Finish: Completely Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RUSSELL OAKS
Living Sq. Ft: 7,442
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,312
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,427
Building Sq. Ft: 7,442
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: RUSSELL OAKS LOT 1 5-11-00 105 X 165 X 66 X 85 X 138 X 194 . . . . . . . . . .0.64AC 105 X 165 X 113 X 194 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.44AC 5-23-03
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 0.44
Zoning Code: R100
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,442
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 161 02 058
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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