Cozy midcentury ranch home nestled in between the Oak Grove and Northlake communities. This 2 bed, 2 bath has hardwood floors throughout, new HVAC unit and huge deck that opens out to a massive backyard. Kitchen comes complete with gorgeous bay windows, breakfast bar that opens into dining room as well as beautiful white cabinets and black appliances throughout. Located ITP in the highly desirable Briarlake Elementary/Lakeside High district. Located just minutes from Toco Hills, Downtown Decatur, Emory and Buckhead.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Richard Deitz• Chapman Hall Realtors
Bought with TODD JILOT• Chapman Hall Premier, REALTORS
Source:FMLS #6530856
Redfin Estimate
$465,211
$135K since sold in May 2019$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 18.6% lower than the average sale price ($571K) of 6 comparable homes.
Cozy midcentury ranch home nestled in between the Oak Grove and Northlake communities. This 2 bed, 2 bath has hardwood floors throughout, new HVAC unit and huge deck that opens out to a massive backyard. Kitchen comes complete with gorgeous bay windows, breakfast bar that opens into dining room as well as beautiful white cabinets and black appliances throughout. Located ITP in the highly desirable Briarlake Elementary/Lakeside High district. Located just minutes Toco Hills, Downtown Decatur, Emory and Buckhead.
Public Records
Apr 29, 1996
Sold
$124,500
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1992
Sold
$116,800
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1987
Sold
$94,500
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,595 (+2.5%)
$62,480 + $123,840
$186,320
2024
$8,383 (+4.5%)
$62,480 + $123,840
$186,320
2023
$8,022 (+1.1%)
$57,520 + $123,800
$181,320
2022
$7,937 (+22.1%)
$52,880 + $119,960
$172,840
2021
$6,501 (+5.8%)
$48,000 + $92,120
$140,120
2020
$6,143 (+11.5%)
$48,000 + $92,120
$140,120
2019
$5,507 (+13.9%)
$48,000 + $69,480
$117,480
2018
$4,836 (+1.8%)
$48,000 + $53,960
$101,960
2017
$4,751 (+19.3%)
$48,000 + $53,960
$101,960
2016
$3,981 (+41.3%)
$16,000 + $66,160
$82,160
2014
$2,818 (+59.9%)
$16,000 + $59,440
$75,440
2013
$1,762 (−4.4%)
$11,640 + $42,840
$54,480
2012
$1,843 (−16.0%)
$11,640 + $42,840
$54,480
2011
$2,192 (−6.3%)
$12,720 + $61,280
$74,000
2010
$2,340 (+13.5%)
$12,720 + $61,280
$74,000
2008
$2,061
Tax history for 2968 Lavista Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,595 (+2.5%)
$62,480 + $123,840
$186,320
2024
$8,383 (+4.5%)
$62,480 + $123,840
$186,320
2023
$8,022 (+1.1%)
$57,520 + $123,800
$181,320
2022
$7,937 (+22.1%)
$52,880 + $119,960
$172,840
2021
$6,501 (+5.8%)
$48,000 + $92,120
$140,120
2020
$6,143 (+11.5%)
$48,000 + $92,120
$140,120
2019
$5,507 (+13.9%)
$48,000 + $69,480
$117,480
2018
$4,836 (+1.8%)
$48,000 + $53,960
$101,960
2017
$4,751 (+19.3%)
$48,000 + $53,960
$101,960
2016
$3,981 (+41.3%)
$16,000 + $66,160
$82,160
2014
$2,818 (+59.9%)
$16,000 + $59,440
$75,440
2013
$1,762 (−4.4%)
$11,640 + $42,840
$54,480
2012
$1,843 (−16.0%)
$11,640 + $42,840
$54,480
2011
$2,192 (−6.3%)
$12,720 + $61,280
$74,000
2010
$2,340 (+13.5%)
$12,720 + $61,280
$74,000
2008
$2,061
*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
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,316
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 163 01 025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From 285, take Lavista Rd. west for 1-2 miles, Lavista Court on the left, house on left. From 85, take Clairmont Rd. towards Emory, left on Lavista, right on Lavist Court, house on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,316
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 163 01 025
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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