Welcome Home ATL to your peaceful East Lake sanctuary, nestled on a generous lot with a backyard that feels like your very own private park! Sunlight pours through oversized windows, illuminating original hardwood floors and an airy open-concept layout that invites both relaxation and connection. The sunroom offers a serene retreat, perfect for plant lovers, morning rituals, or quiet afternoon reading, while the sleek kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sizable pantry ready for every culinary adventure. Two spacious bedrooms, including a tranquil primary suite with cathedral ceilings, dual vanities, a frameless glass shower, and spa-inspired finishes that elevate everyday living. A rare wraparound driveway provides abundant parking and leads to a spacious garage with a separate storage room tucked beneath the sunroom, delivering practical space without sacrificing charm. Set in a beloved neighborhood known for its wide, walkable streets and welcoming community, you are just one mile from a scenic local park and moments from the very best of intown Atlanta. With quick access to I-20, I-285, Publix, and YDFM, plus a short drive to downtown Decatur, East Atlanta Village, and Oakhurst, this location offers unmatched convenience and a lifestyle that feels both vibrant and grounding.
Welcome Home ATL to your peaceful East Lake sanctuary, nestled on a generous lot with a backyard that feels like your very own private park! Sunlight pours through oversized windows, illuminating original hardwood floors and an airy open-concept layout that invites both relaxation and connection. The sunroom offers a serene retreat, perfect for plant lovers, morning rituals, or quiet afternoon reading, while the sleek kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sizable pantry ready for every culinary adventure. Two spacious bedrooms, including a tranquil primary suite with cathedral ceilings, dual vanities, a frameless glass shower, and spa-inspired finishes that elevate everyday living. A rare wraparound driveway provides abundant parking and leads to a spacious garage with a separate storage room tucked beneath the sunroom, delivering practical space without sacrificing charm. Set in a beloved neighborhood known for its wide, walkable streets and welcoming community, you are just one mile from a scenic local park and moments from the very best of intown Atlanta. With quick access to I-20, I-285, Publix, and YDFM, plus a short drive to downtown Decatur, East Atlanta Village, and Oakhurst, this location offers unmatched convenience and a lifestyle that feels both vibrant and grounding.
GAMLS #8184135
Aug 3, 2017
Sold
$184,900
$151/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Pending
—
May 18, 2017
Price Changed
$184,900
$151/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Relisted
—
May 8, 2017
Pending
—
May 8, 2017
Listed
$169,900
$138/sq ft
FMLS #5841487
Aug 3, 2017
Sold
$184,900
$151/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Contingent
—
May 18, 2017
Price Changed
$184,900
$151/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Relisted
—
May 7, 2017
Contingent
—
May 1, 2017
Listed
$169,900
$138/sq ft
All New Inside!Brick Ranch Home Located Intown East Atlanta near Eastlake Golf Club. Must See with Modern Interior Feel. Features of Spacious Rooms and Updated Decor. All Contemporary Tile & Beautiful Hardwood Floors.Brand New Kitchen for a Chef. Good Size Bedrooms w/ private baths. Enclosed Porch for Office or Reading area. Large Backyard provides Privacy and Peaceful Setting. Don't miss this one.. Home close to I 285 & just a few minutes to East Atlanta Villages, Kirkwood neighborhood, Edgewood Shopping and Krog Dining. Beltline is very close too. Great Location.
FMLS #5692421
Nov 2, 2016
Price Changed
$59,000
$48/sq ft
Jun 16, 2016
Sold
$65,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 16, 2016
Price Changed
$65,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 6, 2016
Contingent
—
May 25, 2016
Price Changed
$59,000
$48/sq ft
May 17, 2016
Listed
$99,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$65,000
$53/sq ft
GAMLS #8001134
Jun 16, 2016
Price Changed
$59,000
$48/sq ft
Jun 16, 2016
Sold
$65,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 5, 2016
Price Changed
$65,000
$53/sq ft
May 25, 2016
Price Changed
$59,000
$48/sq ft
May 17, 2016
Listed
$99,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 1989
Sold
$44,900
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1988
Sold
$46,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,981 (+1.3%)
$31,200 + $69,800
$101,000
2024
$2,943 (+29.5%)
$31,200 + $69,800
$101,000
2023
$2,272 (−18.3%)
$31,200 + $64,320
$95,520
2022
$2,780 (−2.5%)
$23,480 + $67,760
$91,240
2021
$2,850 (+26.8%)
$23,480 + $70,800
$94,280
2020
$2,248 (−7.1%)
$23,480 + $70,800
$94,280
2019
$2,420 (−23.6%)
$18,000 + $58,400
$76,400
2018
$3,167 (+112.7%)
$18,000 + $46,200
$64,200
2017
$1,489 (−19.8%)
$18,000 + $46,200
$64,200
2016
$1,856 (+31.8%)
$3,200 + $31,040
$34,240
2014
$1,408 (+73.2%)
$3,200 + $22,920
$26,120
2013
$813
$4,080 + $6,280
$10,360
2012
$813 (−9.2%)
$4,080 + $6,280
$10,360
2011
$895 (−45.6%)
$4,000 + $8,432
$12,432
2010
$1,645 (−17.9%)
$8,696 + $23,784
$32,480
2008
$2,003
Tax history for 2559 Joyce Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,981 (+1.3%)
$31,200 + $69,800
$101,000
2024
$2,943 (+29.5%)
$31,200 + $69,800
$101,000
2023
$2,272 (−18.3%)
$31,200 + $64,320
$95,520
2022
$2,780 (−2.5%)
$23,480 + $67,760
$91,240
2021
$2,850 (+26.8%)
$23,480 + $70,800
$94,280
2020
$2,248 (−7.1%)
$23,480 + $70,800
$94,280
2019
$2,420 (−23.6%)
$18,000 + $58,400
$76,400
2018
$3,167 (+112.7%)
$18,000 + $46,200
$64,200
2017
$1,489 (−19.8%)
$18,000 + $46,200
$64,200
2016
$1,856 (+31.8%)
$3,200 + $31,040
$34,240
2014
$1,408 (+73.2%)
$3,200 + $22,920
$26,120
2013
$813
$4,080 + $6,280
$10,360
2012
$813 (−9.2%)
$4,080 + $6,280
$10,360
2011
$895 (−45.6%)
$4,000 + $8,432
$12,432
2010
$1,645 (−17.9%)
$8,696 + $23,784
$32,480
2008
$2,003
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,227
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 183 10 017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Separate His/Hers,Shower Only,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From I-285: Exit Glenwood Rd and head west approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Ellington St, then right on Joyce Ave. Home will be on the right. From East Atlanta: Ellington St is approximately 1.5 miles west of East Lake Golf Club on Glenwood Ave, just past Candler Rd. Turn left on Ellington, then right on Joyce Ave. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,227
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 183 10 017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
1/10
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