Welcome Home to the Beautiful Renovated Four Bedroom End Unit Townhome in the Desirable Oak Grove Area!!! Largest lot and yard in community. Open floor plan with lots of natural light ,with ample space and plantation shutters. Large primary bedroom on Main with his and hers closets and large spa like bath that has had a major bath remodel upscale and elegant with added built in storage. Laundry on main. Powder room on main. Spacious Renovated Chef’s Kitchen with stainless appliances and gas stove and granite countertops and pull -out organization units in cabinets. Open to an inviting fireside family room for entertaining and making lasting memories. Separate Dining and Separate living Room. Three additional large bedrooms upstairs with open area for additional space or office. 10 ft ceilings on main. Beautiful Hardwood floors on Main. Feels like small town charm with access to big city. Wonderful Community. Low maintenance . Many upgrades including: Built in bookcases and window seat in loft/library. Built in office cabinetry in an upstairs bedroom. New lighting, new gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator. Freshly painted throughout. Big Screen TV mounted over Fireplace with Sound Bar and Speaker. Wireless Security system., Ring Doorbell. Glass Storm Door. New hardwood flooring on main level. New Carpet upstairs. Plantation shutters on main floor and wooden blinds upstairs. Closet organization units in all bedrooms. Huge deck, Beautiful and screened in back Porch. Landscaped back yard with perennial plants and relaxing water feature in back to sit and enjoy nature. Simply a relaxing outdoor oasis. Ready for you to move in and enjoy. Eight homes in community. Large two car garage. Walk to restaurants/shopping. Local favorites include Fellini's, Napolean's Grill, Sprigs, Oak Grove restaurant and Oak Grove market. Easy access to Emory, CDC, CHOA ,Toco Hills and more. Fraser Rowe Park across the street with playground, walking trails and picnic pavilion. Easy access to 1-85 and 1-285
TownhomeProperty Type
2002Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by MERCEDES RUEHLE• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with Julie White• Bolst, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7543730
Redfin Estimate
$642,801
$8,199 since sold in April 2025$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($581K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome Home to the Beautiful Renovated Four Bedroom End Unit Townhome in the Desirable Oak Grove Area!!! Largest lot and yard in community. Open floor plan with lots of natural light ,with ample space and plantation shutters. Large primary bedroom on Main with his and hers closets and large spa like bath that has had a major bath remodel upscale and elegant with added built in storage. Laundry on main. Powder room on main. Spacious Renovated Chef's Kitchen with stainless appliances and gas stove and granite countertops and pull -out organization units in cabinets. Open to an inviting fireside family room for entertaining and making lasting memories. Separate Dining and Separate living Room. Three additional large bedrooms upstairs with open area for additional space or office. 10 ft ceilings on main. Beautiful Hardwood floors on Main. Feels like small town charm with access to big city. Wonderful Community. Low maintenance . Many upgrades including: Built in bookcases and window seat in loft/library. Built in office cabinetry in an upstairs bedroom. New lighting, new gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator. Freshly painted throughout. Big Screen TV mounted over Fireplace with Sound Bar and Speaker. Wireless Security system., Ring Doorbell. Glass Storm Door. New hardwood flooring on main level. New Carpet upstairs. Plantation shutters on main floor and wooden blinds upstairs. Closet organization units in all bedrooms. Huge deck, Beautiful and screened in back Porch. Landscaped back yard with perennial plants and relaxing water feature in back to sit and enjoy nature. Simply a relaxing outdoor oasis. Ready for you to move in and enjoy. Eight homes in community. Large two car garage. Walk to restaurants/shopping. Local favorites include Fellini's, Napolean's Grill, Sprigs, Oak Grove restaurant and Oak Grove market. Easy access to Emory, CDC, CHOA ,Toco Hills and more. Fraser Rowe Park across the street with playground, walking trails and picnic pavilion. Easy access to 1-85 and 1-285
Public Records
Jun 22, 2011
Sold
$359,000
$159/sq ft
FMLS #3863279
Mar 27, 2009
Sold
$355,000
$157/sq ft
Feb 19, 2009
Listed
$350,000
$155/sq ft
Like-new brick home in Oakgrove only minutes to Emory, walking distance to shops & restaurants. Features master suite on main floor, garage with side door entrance into kitchen, f/p, screened porch, huge open kitchen. Located in sought-after Oakgrove Elementary School district. BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,984 (+57.6%)
$50,000 + $192,000
$242,000
2024
$6,970 (+15.4%)
$50,000 + $192,000
$242,000
2023
$6,040 (+3.5%)
$50,000 + $184,200
$234,200
2021
$5,836 (+2.0%)
$46,400 + $138,360
$184,760
2020
$5,724 (+12.6%)
$46,400 + $138,360
$184,760
2019
$5,082 (+0.3%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2018
$5,068 (−4.0%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2017
$5,277 (+4.1%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2016
$5,068 (+5.3%)
$46,400 + $104,640
$151,040
2014
$4,814 (+4.0%)
$46,400 + $119,360
$165,760
2013
$4,629 (−4.8%)
$46,440 + $97,120
$143,560
2012
$4,860 (−4.8%)
$46,440 + $97,120
$143,560
2011
$5,104 (+11.5%)
$46,480 + $99,480
$145,960
2010
$4,579 (+7.3%)
$36,400 + $109,560
$145,960
2008
$4,269
Tax history for 2861 Lavista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,984 (+57.6%)
$50,000 + $192,000
$242,000
2024
$6,970 (+15.4%)
$50,000 + $192,000
$242,000
2023
$6,040 (+3.5%)
$50,000 + $184,200
$234,200
2021
$5,836 (+2.0%)
$46,400 + $138,360
$184,760
2020
$5,724 (+12.6%)
$46,400 + $138,360
$184,760
2019
$5,082 (+0.3%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2018
$5,068 (−4.0%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2017
$5,277 (+4.1%)
$46,400 + $107,960
$154,360
2016
$5,068 (+5.3%)
$46,400 + $104,640
$151,040
2014
$4,814 (+4.0%)
$46,400 + $119,360
$165,760
2013
$4,629 (−4.8%)
$46,440 + $97,120
$143,560
2012
$4,860 (−4.8%)
$46,440 + $97,120
$143,560
2011
$5,104 (+11.5%)
$46,480 + $99,480
$145,960
2010
$4,579 (+7.3%)
$36,400 + $109,560
$145,960
2008
$4,269
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,259
Year built
2002
Style
Townhouse
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 148 05 098
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RSM
Small Lot Residential Mix District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the RSM Small Lot Residential Mix District is as follows: To provide for the creation of residential neighborhoods that allow a mix of single-family attached and detached housing options; To provide flexibility in design and product on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding neighborhoods; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,Pantry Walk-In,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Sun Room, Living Room, Loft
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,259
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Private Yard, Garden, Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Slab
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Vista green Unit 1-5-7-02-68x116x65x133
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 8
HOA Information
Association Fee: $3,600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Pest Control, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Fund, Water
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Henderson Mill
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: _85N, Exit Right on Clairmont to left on LaVista. Just past Oak grove Rd, look on the right for Vista Green entrance. Corner unit on right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,259
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2006
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 148 05 098
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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