FANATASTIC RENOVATED COTTAGE ON A LARGE CORNER LOT IN HOT WHITE OAK HILLS. THIS HOME FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, A LIVING ROOM AND SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM, DINING AREA WITH THE MASTER BEDROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN HAS AN ISLAND, WHITE CABINETRY,GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND OVERLOOKS THE FAMILY ROOM. ALL THE GUEST BEDROOMS ARE OF A GOOD SIZE AND THE UPSTAIRS BEDROOM HAS A LARGE SITTNG AREA THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT OFFICE. A GREAT FEATURE OF THIS HOME IS THE ABILITY TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL LOT FROM YOUR FRONT PORCH OR BACK DECK.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LAURIE CASS• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Listed by NOEL AXTON• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with Susie Simmons• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5850291
Redfin Estimate
$390,345
$104K since sold in June 2017$12K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20.9% lower than the average sale price ($494K) of 6 comparable homes.
FANATASTIC RENOVATED COTTAGE ON A LARGE CORNER LOT IN HOT WHITE OAK HILLS. THIS HOME FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, A LIVING ROOM AND SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM, DINING AREA WITH THE MASTER BEDROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN HAS AN ISLAND, WHITE CABINETRY,GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND OVERLOOKS THE FAMILY ROOM. ALL THE GUEST BEDROOMS ARE OF A GOOD SIZE AND THE UPSTAIRS BEDROOM HAS A LARGE SITTNG AREA THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT OFFICE. A GREAT FEATURE OF THIS HOME IS THE ABILITY TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL LOT FROM YOUR FRONT PORCH OR BACK DECK.
FMLS #5850291
Jun 21, 2017
Sold
$286,000
$183/sq ft
May 21, 2017
Contingent
—
May 17, 2017
Listed
$279,900
$179/sq ft
GAMLS #8139846
Mar 20, 2017
Sold
$130,000
$83/sq ft
Feb 22, 2017
Listed
$149,900
$96/sq ft
FMLS #5808967
Mar 20, 2017
Sold
$130,000
$83/sq ft
Feb 22, 2017
Listed
$149,900
$96/sq ft
Great Investor Opportunity. Fixer Upper in Hot Neighborhood. Partial demo already complete. Survey available. Plans also available to increase size which would increase potential value to over 400,000. Last 2 homes sold in area had a bidding war and sold way above listing price.
FMLS #3868139
Apr 16, 2009
Sold
$89,000
$57/sq ft
Mar 4, 2009
Listed
$89,900
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 2006
Sold
$132,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 2004
Sold
$91,200
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1984
Sold
$36,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,395 (−7.9%)
$34,320 + $67,160
$101,480
2024
$3,688 (+37.7%)
$34,320 + $67,160
$101,480
2023
$2,679 (−21.1%)
$34,320 + $72,640
$106,960
2022
$3,397 (−0.8%)
$25,840 + $72,640
$98,480
2021
$3,424 (+8.0%)
$25,840 + $73,400
$99,240
2020
$3,169 (−24.7%)
$25,840 + $73,400
$99,240
2019
$4,211 (+19.8%)
$19,800 + $113,080
$132,880
2018
$3,516 (+84.2%)
$19,800 + $83,440
$103,240
2017
$1,908 (−47.8%)
$19,800 + $83,440
$103,240
2016
$3,656 (+100.1%)
$3,520 + $70,080
$73,600
2014
$1,827 (+118.4%)
$3,520 + $68,280
$71,800
2012
$836 (−55.3%)
$5,400 + $18,200
$23,600
2011
$1,870 (+0.1%)
$9,960 + $43,176
$53,136
2010
$1,867 (−48.9%)
$22,276 + $37,484
$59,760
2008
$3,651
Tax history for 2578 White Oak Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,395 (−7.9%)
$34,320 + $67,160
$101,480
2024
$3,688 (+37.7%)
$34,320 + $67,160
$101,480
2023
$2,679 (−21.1%)
$34,320 + $72,640
$106,960
2022
$3,397 (−0.8%)
$25,840 + $72,640
$98,480
2021
$3,424 (+8.0%)
$25,840 + $73,400
$99,240
2020
$3,169 (−24.7%)
$25,840 + $73,400
$99,240
2019
$4,211 (+19.8%)
$19,800 + $113,080
$132,880
2018
$3,516 (+84.2%)
$19,800 + $83,440
$103,240
2017
$1,908 (−47.8%)
$19,800 + $83,440
$103,240
2016
$3,656 (+100.1%)
$3,520 + $70,080
$73,600
2014
$1,827 (+118.4%)
$3,520 + $68,280
$71,800
2012
$836 (−55.3%)
$5,400 + $18,200
$23,600
2011
$1,870 (+0.1%)
$9,960 + $43,176
$53,136
2010
$1,867 (−48.9%)
$22,276 + $37,484
$59,760
2008
$3,651
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 183 19 012
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: FROM DECATUR TAKE CANDLER ROAD, CROSS OVER MEMORIAL. AND MAKE A LEFT ONTO WHITE OAK. HOUSE WILL BE ON THE LEFT.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Playground, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 183 19 012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
1/10
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