261 E Lake Dr is a 1,698 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 06, 1983 for $45,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $635,251.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$635,251
$590K since sold in May 1983$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.8% lower than the average sale price ($689K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 27, 2009 • Final
Building historical
Demolish a residential building and remove all debris to an approved landfill. The work must be completed within the specified timeframe.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTH KIRKWOOD SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,698
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,698
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,698
Building Sq. Ft: 3,396
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 75 X 166 X 75 X 166 . . . . . . . . . . 0.28AC 4-9-03
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 50
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.29
Depth Footage: 166
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,698
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 212 01 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 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 • 1.1mi
9/10
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