This well-maintained 1950s cottage sits on a private half-acre lot in North Decatur, set back from Lavista Road. It has the character of an older home with thoughtful updates, a fenced backyard, and a screened porch. Set back from Lavista Road, this home offers original hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, fresh interior paint, and plenty of natural light. The spacious lot gives you room to garden, entertain, relax, or let the dogs run, while the screened porch provides an inviting spot to enjoy the backyard in comfort. Inside: - 3 nicely sized bedrooms and 1 full bathroom - Original hardwood floors and classic 1950s character - Bright living room with large picture windows - Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops - Recently renovated bathroom with updated tile and finishes - Fresh interior paint throughout (SW Alabaster and SW Jade Green) - Washer and dryer included - No carpet Outside: - Half acre lot - Fully fenced backyard with mature trees - Screened porch off the dining room - Large front yard - Covered carport parking - Home is set back from Lavista Road A great North Decatur location: The home is located just down Lavista Road from Briarlake Elementary, currently rated 9/10 by GreatSchools and approximately 0.8 miles away. You're also close to the everyday conveniences that make North Decatur so appealing, including Oak Grove, Toco Hills, Lulah Hills, parks and green spaces, while keeping Emory, the CDC, Downtown Decatur, I-85 and I-285 within easy reach.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK RIDGE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,039
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,039
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,039
Building Sq. Ft: 2,078
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PB 17-143
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,909
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 0.48
Depth Footage: 285
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R85
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 162 02 030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 3200 Lavista Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TURBOTENANT #1
Sep 11, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,350
$2/sq ft
Aug 28, 2026
Price Changed
$2,350
$2/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$2/sq ft
FMLS #6730231
Jul 15, 2020
Sold
$295,000
$284/sq ft
Jun 26, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2020
Price Changed
$300,000
$289/sq ft
May 26, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$289/sq ft
Picture perfect charm abounds in this renovated cottage situated on a beautiful half acre in sought after Briarlake neighborhood. You'll fall in love with the brand new kitchen with all new appliances and open concept floor plan. Start dreaming now of reading by the original fireplace or sipping a cup of coffee on the screened porch. Other features include refinished hardwoods, updated bathroom, generous sized bedrooms, new lighting and architectural roofing. The home provides easy access to schools, major highways, Emory, CDC, CHOA, and all that downtown Decatur and Atlanta have to offer.
GAMLS #8794894
Jul 15, 2020
Sold
$295,000
$284/sq ft
Jun 18, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2020
Price Changed
$300,000
$289/sq ft
May 26, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$289/sq ft
GAMLS #8705883
May 1, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Dec 11, 2019
Listed
$350,000
$337/sq ft
GAMLS #7483547
Jul 22, 2015
Price Changed
$150,000
$144/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2015
Listed
$174,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$150,000
$144/sq ft
Jun 24, 2015
Price Changed
$174,000
$167/sq ft
GAMLS #2902213
Jan 3, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2011
Price Changed
$124,900
$120/sq ft
May 28, 2011
Price Changed
$128,500
$124/sq ft
Apr 27, 2011
Price Changed
$139,900
$135/sq ft
Apr 4, 2011
Price Changed
$144,900
$139/sq ft
Oct 22, 2010
Price Changed
$149,900
$144/sq ft
Sep 9, 2010
Price Changed
$159,900
$154/sq ft
Jul 19, 2010
Price Changed
$174,900
$168/sq ft
Jul 2, 2010
Listed
$199,900
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1994
Sold
$89,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1986
Sold
$72,800
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1981
Sold
$57,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,860
$56,240 + $106,120
$162,360
2024
$4,862 (+23.2%)
$56,240 + $106,120
$162,360
2023
$3,948 (−7.0%)
$51,760 + $102,640
$154,400
2022
$4,245 (+13.0%)
$47,600 + $81,000
$128,600
2021
$3,757 (−16.4%)
$43,200 + $68,360
$111,560
2020
$4,493 (−0.9%)
$43,200 + $68,360
$111,560
2019
$4,535 (+13.7%)
$43,200 + $53,000
$96,200
2018
$3,989 (+12.2%)
$43,200 + $40,360
$83,560
2017
$3,556 (+22.5%)
$43,200 + $40,360
$83,560
2016
$2,904 (+22.0%)
$9,000 + $49,640
$58,640
2014
$2,380
$9,000 + $48,720
$57,720
2013
$2,382
$3,800 + $41,840
$45,640
2012
$2,385 (+37.4%)
$3,800 + $41,840
$45,640
2011
$1,735 (−2.5%)
$3,240 + $28,760
$32,000
2010
$1,779 (+17.1%)
$8,147 + $49,333
$57,480
2008
$1,520
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Briarlake Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Henderson Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
Lakeside High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Public facts and zoning for 3200 Lavista Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,039
Stories
1
Lot Size
0.48 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1950
Year Renovated
2003
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 162 02 030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026.
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