Off market dec 2019 for $567K

$816,507

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,868/mo

•

2,275

sq ft

256 East Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Live in this spacious, bright, 3 BR / 2.5 Bath + bonus room home in Oakhurst, one of Atlanta / Decatur's best neighborhoods & walk to every school from K-12 & to the East Lake Marta Station just two blocks away. Relax in this lovely renovated home with updated kitchens and baths, a huge back porch that runs the entire length of the house & a covered / screened porch that also runs the entire length of the house. New roof, new high efficiency 17 seer HVAC, freshly renovated kitchen, private, peaceful, fenced in & well landscaped backyard with green galore and many birds!

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by John Morgan • Park Realty, LLC.

Bought with Janet Warncke • Jennifer KJ, LLC

Source:FMLS #6622657

Redfin Estimate

$816,507

$249K since sold in December 2019$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($772K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$732,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,209 sq ft
262 Murray Hill Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,025,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
221 3rd Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$680,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$660,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,692 sq ft
2322 1st Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$790,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
616 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$746,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
168 Mellrich Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$592K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

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Sale history for 256 East Lake Dr

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #6622657

Dec 3, 2019

Sold

$567,500

$249/sq ft

Nov 7, 2019

Pending

—

Nov 1, 2019

Price Changed

$565,000

$248/sq ft

Oct 20, 2019

Price Changed

$575,000

$253/sq ft

Oct 3, 2019

Price Changed

$595,000

$262/sq ft

Sep 13, 2019

Listed

$600,000

$264/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 7, 2002

Sold

$289,900

$127/sq ft

Public Records

May 28, 1999

Sold

$179,000

$79/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 11, 1984

Sold

$25,200

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 11, 1983

Sold

$25,000

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 31, 1981

Sold

$28,600

$13/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,690 (+0.3%)

$96,781 + $205,659

$302,440

2024

$12,657 (+6.0%)

$96,781 + $205,659

$302,440

2023

$11,936 (+9.6%)

$99,120 + $220,160

$319,280

2022

$10,887 (+5.4%)

$96,000 + $166,240

$262,240

2021

$10,333 (+30.2%)

$28,000 + $204,640

$232,640

2020

$7,938 (+7.7%)

$28,000 + $204,640

$232,640

2019

$7,368 (+14.4%)

$28,000 + $140,880

$168,880

2018

$6,440 (−9.2%)

$28,000 + $123,920

$151,920

2017

$7,089 (+103.5%)

$28,000 + $123,920

$151,920

2016

$3,483 (+19.4%)

$28,000 + $105,800

$133,800

2014

$2,918 (−0.2%)

$28,000 + $105,800

$133,800

2013

$2,925 (+416.6%)

$28,004 + $81,276

$109,280

2012

$566 (−81.7%)

$75,760 + $33,520

$109,280

2011

$3,093 (+500.4%)

$28,000 + $79,600

$107,600

2010

$515 (+14.2%)

$28,000 + $79,600

$107,600

2008

$451

Tax history for 256 East Lake Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,690 (+0.3%)

$96,781 + $205,659

$302,440

2024

$12,657 (+6.0%)

$96,781 + $205,659

$302,440

2023

$11,936 (+9.6%)

$99,120 + $220,160

$319,280

2022

$10,887 (+5.4%)

$96,000 + $166,240

$262,240

2021

$10,333 (+30.2%)

$28,000 + $204,640

$232,640

2020

$7,938 (+7.7%)

$28,000 + $204,640

$232,640

2019

$7,368 (+14.4%)

$28,000 + $140,880

$168,880

2018

$6,440 (−9.2%)

$28,000 + $123,920

$151,920

2017

$7,089 (+103.5%)

$28,000 + $123,920

$151,920

2016

$3,483 (+19.4%)

$28,000 + $105,800

$133,800

2014

$2,918 (−0.2%)

$28,000 + $105,800

$133,800

2013

$2,925 (+416.6%)

$28,004 + $81,276

$109,280

2012

$566 (−81.7%)

$75,760 + $33,520

$109,280

2011

$3,093 (+500.4%)

$28,000 + $79,600

$107,600

2010

$515 (+14.2%)

$28,000 + $79,600

$107,600

2008

$451

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.2

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,183

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 212 01 071

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

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
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame, Other
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Lighting, Windows

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur go west on W. College Ave. Once you pass the East Lake Marta Station, take an immediate Left on Park Place NE. Turn right onto East Lake Drive and 256 East Lake Drive will be 2 blocks down on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,183
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 212 01 071

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Oakhurst Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$776,000 – $939,000

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Home values near 256 East Lake Dr

Data from public records.

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269 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$731,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
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