Stunning Decatur estate home, close to Emory, CDC and highways! A two story foyer and gracefully curving staircase greet you upon entry. Luxury features everywhere, from gleaming hardwoods and travertine to upgraded molding, fixtures and arched entryways. The chef's kitchen features high end cabinetry, stone counters & backsplash, stainless appliances, dbl oven, wine chiller, vent hood and huge island w/storage and seating. Enjoy meals in the formal dining rm or large breakfast area, which looks into a cathedral family rm with its stacked stone fireplace. One bed & 1.5 bath on the main, with the ensuite master retreat incl trey ceilings and fireplace, 3 guest bdrms &2 guest baths upstairs. The designer touches continue down to the full, daylight terrace level w/kitchen, bdrm and bath. The vaulted ceiling covered deck w/fireplace and two seating areas completes this lovely home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by MELIDA POTTS• Potts Realty Inc.
Bought with W Greg Williamson• Atlanta Communities
Source:FMLS #6808020
Redfin Estimate
$1,222,698
$400K since sold in December 2020$12K since August
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This home's estimate is 69.6% higher than the average sale price ($721K) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning Decatur estate home, close to Emory, CDC and highways! A two story foyer and gracefully curving staircase greet you upon entry. Luxury features everywhere, from gleaming hardwoods and travertine to upgraded molding, fixtures and arched entryways. The chef's kitchen features high end cabinetry, stone counters & backsplash, stainless appliances, dbl oven, wine chiller, vent hood and huge island w/storage and seating. Enjoy meals in the formal dining rm or large breakfast area, which looks into a cathedral family rm with its stacked stone fireplace. One bed & 1.5 bath on the main, with the ensuite master retreat incl trey ceilings and fireplace, 3 guest bdrms &2 guest baths upstairs. The designer touches continue down to the full, daylight terrace level w/kitchen, bdrm and bath. The vaulted ceiling covered deck w/fireplace and two seating areas completes this lovely home.
FMLS #6744286
Oct 23, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2020
Listed
$875,000
$160/sq ft
GAMLS #8811950
Oct 23, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2020
Listed
$875,000
$160/sq ft
FMLS #6656949
Jun 26, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2020
Price Changed
$890,000
$163/sq ft
Apr 1, 2020
Relisted
—
Mar 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 29, 2020
Price Changed
$900,000
$165/sq ft
Feb 24, 2020
Price Changed
$929,000
$170/sq ft
Feb 21, 2020
Relisted
—
Jan 10, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 14, 2019
Listed
$950,000
$174/sq ft
GAMLS #8707224
Jun 26, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2020
Price Changed
$890,000
$163/sq ft
Apr 1, 2020
Relisted
—
Apr 1, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 29, 2020
Price Changed
$900,000
$165/sq ft
Feb 25, 2020
Price Changed
$929,000
$170/sq ft
Feb 21, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 12, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 14, 2019
Listed
$950,000
$174/sq ft
FMLS #3386737
Jan 19, 2007
Sold
$254,000
$47/sq ft
Dec 8, 2006
Listed
$259,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1998
Sold
$145,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,682 (−4.4%)
$115,520 + $390,400
$505,920
2024
$12,215 (+4.3%)
$115,520 + $390,400
$505,920
2023
$11,711 (+4.4%)
$83,800 + $296,200
$380,000
2022
$11,219 (+0.5%)
$83,800 + $305,840
$389,640
2021
$11,168 (−18.5%)
$81,320 + $247,680
$329,000
2020
$13,704 (+6.9%)
$81,320 + $247,680
$329,000
2019
$12,817 (−4.2%)
$83,800 + $200,320
$284,120
2018
$13,386 (+14.2%)
$83,800 + $212,600
$296,400
2017
$11,718 (+2.3%)
$83,800 + $212,600
$296,400
2016
$11,458 (+4.6%)
$70,403 + $181,037
$251,440
2014
$10,950 (+17.3%)
$70,000 + $181,440
$251,440
2013
$9,333 (−9.2%)
$54,720 + $143,480
$198,200
2012
$10,278 (−1.5%)
$54,640 + $164,160
$218,800
2011
$10,432 (+191.8%)
$47,560 + $179,384
$226,944
2010
$3,575 (+2.1%)
$12,720 + $67,800
$80,520
2008
$3,503
Tax history for 2969 Lavista Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,682 (−4.4%)
$115,520 + $390,400
$505,920
2024
$12,215 (+4.3%)
$115,520 + $390,400
$505,920
2023
$11,711 (+4.4%)
$83,800 + $296,200
$380,000
2022
$11,219 (+0.5%)
$83,800 + $305,840
$389,640
2021
$11,168 (−18.5%)
$81,320 + $247,680
$329,000
2020
$13,704 (+6.9%)
$81,320 + $247,680
$329,000
2019
$12,817 (−4.2%)
$83,800 + $200,320
$284,120
2018
$13,386 (+14.2%)
$83,800 + $212,600
$296,400
2017
$11,718 (+2.3%)
$83,800 + $212,600
$296,400
2016
$11,458 (+4.6%)
$70,403 + $181,037
$251,440
2014
$10,950 (+17.3%)
$70,000 + $181,440
$251,440
2013
$9,333 (−9.2%)
$54,720 + $143,480
$198,200
2012
$10,278 (−1.5%)
$54,640 + $164,160
$218,800
2011
$10,432 (+191.8%)
$47,560 + $179,384
$226,944
2010
$3,575 (+2.1%)
$12,720 + $67,800
$80,520
2008
$3,503
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
3,870
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 163 01 039
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.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Soaking Tub,Separate Tub/Shower,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Other, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Microwave, Other, Range Hood
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,View to Family Room
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Stone, Stucco
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry
Roof: Composition
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2013
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 163 01 039
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 • 2.4mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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