All brick cottage-style ranch in a quiet, convenient location. Refinished original hardwoods dominate the main floor with 3 bedrooms and living room, and the updated kitchen/dining room features new LVP flooring, with gas stove and granite countertop/bar. The remodeled hall/family bath is all tile, and a cute updated half-bath complements the master bedroom. Full bath recently added downstairs plus a spacious bedroom with a bonus study or media room and a workshop area with both exterior and interior doors give access to the 'suite' spot for any age. Ample closet and storage both upstairs and down. Beautiful, wooded back yard where the land goes well beyond the fenced-in area provides setback, scenery and privacy. Window flower-boxes and other creative touches add just the right flourish to bring out the glow of a country cottage during springtime. High efficiency HVAC installed in 2020. One-car carport can be expanded into a full 2-car garage, and there is a parking pad to accommodate additional parking for 3 cars. Dogwood and azalea-lined street with friendly neighbors; newly renovated Pea Ridge Park down the block offers playground, gazebo, courts, and nature trails. Inside the perimeter with easy access to 85/285/78. Convenient to Decatur, Emory, CDC, Brookhaven, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Close-knit community zoned for Briarlake Elementary, Henderson Middle and Lakeside High. Plus Dekalb School of the Arts, Globe Academy and area STEM schools are nearby. Pangborn, Twin Lakes, Lindmoor Woods pool/tennis memberships available. A choice of fiber optic networks service this location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by John Petrou• Atlanta Communities
Bought with Jeanie Clinkscales• Keller Williams Rlty, First Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7197403
Redfin Estimate
$515,560
$66K since sold in May 2023$19K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.
All brick cottage-style ranch in a quiet, convenient location. Refinished original hardwoods dominate the main floor with 3 bedrooms and living room, and the updated kitchen/dining room features new LVP flooring, with gas stove and granite countertop/bar. The remodeled hall/family bath is all tile, and a cute updated half-bath complements the master bedroom. Full bath recently added downstairs plus a spacious bedroom with a bonus study or media room and a workshop area with both exterior and interior doors give access to the 'suite' spot for any age. Ample closet and storage both upstairs and down. Beautiful, wooded back yard where the land goes well beyond the fenced-in area provides setback, scenery and privacy. Window flower-boxes and other creative touches add just the right flourish to bring out the glow of a country cottage during springtime. High efficiency HVAC installed in 2020. One-car carport can be expanded into a full 2-car garage, and there is a parking pad to accommodate additional parking for 3 cars. Dogwood and azalea-lined street with friendly neighbors; newly renovated Pea Ridge Park down the block offers playground, gazebo, courts, and nature trails. Inside the perimeter with easy access to 85/285/78. Convenient to Decatur, Emory, CDC, Brookhaven, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Close-knit community zoned for Briarlake Elementary, Henderson Middle and Lakeside High. Plus Dekalb School of the Arts, Globe Academy and area STEM schools are nearby. Pangborn, Twin Lakes, Lindmoor Woods pool/tennis memberships available. A choice of fiber optic networks service this location.
GAMLS #8842451
Sep 28, 2020
Sold
$291,000
$138/sq ft
Aug 25, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2020
Listed
$275,000
$131/sq ft
FMLS #6769361
Sep 28, 2020
Sold
$291,000
$138/sq ft
Aug 25, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2020
Listed
$275,000
$131/sq ft
4 Bedroom Gem in popular Briarlake School District. Hardwoods throughout, tons of natural light, plenty of basement space, and a spacious, fenced back yard! Three nice sized bedrooms on the main floor, one with half-bath attached and loads of storage. Full basement boasts another bedroom and ample space for an home office, gym, etc! Perfect location for evening walks with the family at close by community park (amazing renovations coming soon). Easy access to I-285, 78 and Downtown Decatur shops and restaurants. Highest and Best by Sunday 6pm.
Public Records
Oct 14, 2005
Sold
$211,300
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2000
Sold
$179,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1997
Sold
$119,900
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,002 (+1.9%)
$52,680 + $107,000
$159,680
2024
$4,909 (+31.3%)
$52,680 + $107,000
$159,680
2023
$3,738 (−8.1%)
$52,680 + $93,640
$146,320
2022
$4,069 (+9.5%)
$51,600 + $74,600
$126,200
2021
$3,716 (+12.8%)
$48,000 + $62,880
$110,880
2020
$3,295 (−0.5%)
$48,000 + $62,880
$110,880
2019
$3,312 (+12.9%)
$48,000 + $59,320
$107,320
2018
$2,934 (+2.9%)
$48,000 + $43,240
$91,240
2017
$2,852 (+4.3%)
$48,000 + $43,240
$91,240
2016
$2,734 (+11.4%)
$27,160 + $53,880
$81,040
2014
$2,454 (+3.6%)
$27,160 + $45,040
$72,200
2013
$2,369 (−4.5%)
$27,160 + $45,680
$72,840
2012
$2,480 (+28.7%)
$27,160 + $45,680
$72,840
2011
$1,927 (−23.2%)
$17,360 + $37,840
$55,200
2010
$2,510 (+12.7%)
$16,866 + $62,254
$79,120
2008
$2,227
Tax history for 3170 Sprucewood Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,002 (+1.9%)
$52,680 + $107,000
$159,680
2024
$4,909 (+31.3%)
$52,680 + $107,000
$159,680
2023
$3,738 (−8.1%)
$52,680 + $93,640
$146,320
2022
$4,069 (+9.5%)
$51,600 + $74,600
$126,200
2021
$3,716 (+12.8%)
$48,000 + $62,880
$110,880
2020
$3,295 (−0.5%)
$48,000 + $62,880
$110,880
2019
$3,312 (+12.9%)
$48,000 + $59,320
$107,320
2018
$2,934 (+2.9%)
$48,000 + $43,240
$91,240
2017
$2,852 (+4.3%)
$48,000 + $43,240
$91,240
2016
$2,734 (+11.4%)
$27,160 + $53,880
$81,040
2014
$2,454 (+3.6%)
$27,160 + $45,040
$72,200
2013
$2,369 (−4.5%)
$27,160 + $45,680
$72,840
2012
$2,480 (+28.7%)
$27,160 + $45,680
$72,840
2011
$1,927 (−23.2%)
$17,360 + $37,840
$55,200
2010
$2,510 (+12.7%)
$16,866 + $62,254
$79,120
2008
$2,227
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,106
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 145 01 026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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.
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PB 33 PG 24
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: Clairmont to Lavista to Frazier or 85 to Shallowford to Briarcliff to Briarlake to Frazier, turn on Tolbert which turns into Sprucewood. Or take Mclendon to Lawrenceville highway to Frazier. You will find it easy to access from 285/78/29.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,106
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 145 01 026
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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