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Enjoy the best of Decatur living in this virtually new home, rebuilt from the foundation up in 2021 and ideally situated in the highly desirable Oakhurst neighborhood. Walk to local restaurants, the dog park, playgrounds, baseball fields, and the elementary school, all while enjoying the charm and convenience of this vibrant, walkable community. From the moment you arrive, the spacious front porch invites you to sit back and relax in a rocking chair. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a bright, open living space create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The beautifully appointed kitchen features high-end appliances, a large island, breakfast bar, and a separate dining area, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A separate family room just off the kitchen offers additional space to gather, while a convenient dry bar and an extra bonus room upstairs provide flexibility for entertaining, hobbies, or additional living space. The front bedroom makes an ideal home office. Retreat to the spacious primary suite, complete with two separate walk-in closets and a well-appointed bathroom featuring a double vanity and an spacious shower. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a large screened-in porch overlooking a walk-out backyard, offering the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or entertaining friends and family. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with easy alley access and an electric vehicle charger. The home’s major systems, including the roof, are approximately five years old, and one of the two HVAC system is brand new! Combining the feel of new construction with the charm of an established neighborhood, this exceptional home offers modern comfort, flexible living spaces, and an unbeatable walkable Oakhurst location. Enjoy everything that makes Decatur living so special, right outside your front door!
Kirkwood, located between East Lake and Oakhurst, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with a rail-line edge and a village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kirkwood Village district along Hosea L. Williams Drive near Kirkwood Road, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Pullman Yards anchors the area with large-scale events and creative spaces in a former industrial complex. The Earl and Le Petit Marché serve as local pillars for live music nights and neighborhood dining. Early-20th-century bungalows and Craftsman homes line leafy streets, with pocket parks and the Trolley Line Trail shaping daily routes.
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Offer insights
265 E Lake Dr · $1,450,000
$1.47M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.47M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Three fireplaces, including a family room fireplace with gas starter
Bookcases
Dry bar
10-foot main-level ceilings
High-speed internet
His-and-hers closets
Walk-in closet
Double-pane windows
Window treatments
Den
Office
Attic
Crawl space
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 2 on the main level and 3 on the upper level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
2 main-level bathrooms
2 upper-level full bathrooms and 1 upper-level half bathroom
Primary bathroom with double vanity and shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, gas range, microwave, range hood, and refrigerator
Breakfast bar
White cabinets
Kitchen island
Pantry
Solid-surface counters
View to family room
Open-concept dining area
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry room in the upper-level hall
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private yard
Rain gutters
Fenced backyard with wood fencing
Covered deck
Front porch
Rear porch
Screened porch
Home design
Two levels
Parking
Two-car garage
Covered parking
Rear-facing garage with garage door opener
Level driveway
Storage
Electric vehicle charging station
Open parking
Construction
HardiPlank siding
Composition roof
Brick-and-mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220-volt electricity
Cable, electricity, natural gas, phone, sewer, and water available
HOA & community
Near a dog park, public transportation, schools, shopping, parks, playgrounds, restaurants, sidewalks, and streetlights
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Enjoy the best of Decatur living in this virtually new home, rebuilt from the foundation up in 2021 and ideally situated in the highly desirable Oakhurst neighborhood. Walk to local restaurants, the dog park, playgrounds, baseball fields, and the elementary school, all while enjoying the charm and convenience of this vibrant, walkable community. From the moment you arrive, the spacious front porch invites you to sit back and relax in a rocking chair. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a bright, open living space create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The beautifully appointed kitchen features high-end appliances, a large island, breakfast bar, and a separate dining area, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A separate family room just off the kitchen offers additional space to gather, while a convenient dry bar and an extra bonus room upstairs provide flexibility for entertaining, hobbies, or additional living space. The front bedroom makes an ideal home office. Retreat to the spacious primary suite, complete with two separate walk-in closets and a well-appointed bathroom featuring a double vanity and an spacious shower. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a large screened-in porch overlooking a walk-out backyard, offering the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or entertaining friends and family. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with easy alley access and an electric vehicle charger. The home's major systems, including the roof, are approximately five years old, and one of the two HVAC system is brand new! Combining the feel of new construction with the charm of an established neighborhood, this exceptional home offers modern comfort, flexible living spaces, and an unbeatable walkable Oakhurst location. Enjoy everything that makes Decatur living so special, right outside your front door!
FMLS #6834070
Mar 3, 2021
Sold
$987,500
$322/sq ft
Jan 31, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 29, 2021
Listed
$965,000
$315/sq ft
Stunning 5 bed/4.5 bath in the heart of Oakhurst! This elegant well thought out floor plan boasts 10+ ft ceilings, hardwoods, open oversized floorplan, custom tile backsplash in kitchen and tile in baths, large kitchen with culinary professional s steel appliances for chefs and large island entertaining with view to the family room with reclaimed wood accents. For family members who do not like the stairs there are two oversized beds and two full baths on the main level. Retreat upstairs to a vaulted sitting area perfect for a kids play room/den/media or office. Step into the estately master bed with double vanity and large walk in closets. House was completely taken to the studs with all new mechanicals plus spray foam insulation and carrier air conditioning system. Home listed at pre-appraised value! Walk to schools, parks, Oakhurst village and much more!
GAMLS #8920175
Mar 3, 2021
Sold
$987,500
$322/sq ft
Jan 31, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 29, 2021
Listed
$965,000
$315/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2019
Sold
$311,700
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 1989
Sold
$69,900
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1980
Sold
$38,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,608 (+13.8%)
$89,200 + $440,920
$530,120
2024
$19,863 (+6.5%)
$89,200 + $440,920
$530,120
2023
$18,654 (+12.3%)
$89,200 + $375,840
$465,040
2022
$16,612 (+113.0%)
$86,400 + $303,480
$389,880
2021
$7,800 (+51.3%)
$25,200 + $331,960
$357,160
2020
$5,157 (−1.7%)
$25,200 + $331,960
$357,160
2019
$5,248 (−28.6%)
$28,000 + $54,040
$82,040
2018
$7,352 (−3.5%)
$28,000 + $108,160
$136,160
2017
$7,619 (+71.3%)
$28,000 + $108,160
$136,160
2016
$4,447 (+33.8%)
$28,000 + $117,800
$145,800
2014
$3,323 (−11.2%)
$28,000 + $99,120
$127,120
2013
$3,743 (+188.0%)
$28,004 + $74,876
$102,880
2012
$1,299 (−63.1%)
$75,760 + $27,120
$102,880
2011
$3,524 (+225.9%)
$28,000 + $71,120
$99,120
2010
$1,081 (+1.9%)
$28,000 + $71,120
$99,120
2008
$1,062
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,064
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,064
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 212 01 027
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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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32
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71
48
77
56
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73
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68
84
65
75
54
66
48
56
37
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 265 E Lake Dr
$1,457,139
$7,139 over list price of $1.45M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $940K to $1.6M.