This wonderful 50’s cottage/bungalow with "classic picket fence "out front has some recents updates and is located in a hot appreciating area of Decatur!! Welcome to the “rocking chair” front porch, freshly painted and a nice place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage. Inside has all been freshly painted with warm colors, original hardwood floors in LR and BR’s, new updated ceilings fans/ light fixtures. Open concept of Living/Dining room, small coat closet, curved archway leads to the 2 decent sized bedrooms (all new blinds throughout house) and full bathroom. There is plenty of space in the attic for storage with pull down attic stairs. The full bathroom features tub/shower combo w/ glass block window for natural light, new vanity/sink, light fixture and shelf. You will love the large linen closet located inside for extra storage. Kitchen has new gas stove and vent hood, newer refrigerator and plenty of white cabinets, tiled backsplash and plenty of counter top space (like brown butcher block) and small breakfast bar. It also has tile floors, all new blinds, great natural light and access to the back stoop and laundry room with full washer and dryer. The yard is perfect for the pets and kids, and for entertaining and the fire pit!! It is fenced in, there is a small storage unit that you can use for all your yard equipment. The home is close to Avondale Estates, Dekalb Farmers Market, Downtown Decatur, East Lake Golf Club, Oakhurst Village and Kirkwood. You have easy access to I-285, I-20, CDC, Emory, shopping restaurants and much more. This is great home for the first time home buyer, the apartment dweller tired of raising rents or downsizing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by NANCY H GUSS• Homestead Realtors, LLC.
Bought with LAURIE CASS• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #7083256
Redfin Estimate
$212,252
$29K since sold in September 2022$2,000 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($226K) of 6 comparable homes.
This wonderful 50’s cottage/bungalow with "classic picket fence "out front has some recent updates and is located in a hot appreciating area of Decatur!! Welcome to the “rocking chair” front porch, freshly painted and a nice place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage. Inside has all been freshly painted with warm colors, original hardwood floors in LR and BR’s, new updated ceilings fans/ light fixtures. Open concept of Living/Dining room, small coat closet, curved archway leads to the 2 decent sized bedrooms (all new blinds throughout house) and full bathroom. There is plenty of space in the attic for storage with pull down attic stairs. The full bathroom features tub/shower combo w/ glass block window for natural light, new vanity/sink, light fixture and shelf. You will love the large linen closet located inside for extra storage. Kitchen has new gas stove and vent hood, newer refrigerator and plenty of white cabinets, tile backsplash and plenty of counter top space (like brown butcher block) and small breakfast bar. It also has tile floors, all new blinds, great natural light and access to the back stoop and laundry room with full washer and dryer. The yard is perfect for the pets and kids, and for entertaining and the fire pit!! It is fenced in, there is a small storage unit that you can use for all your yard equipment. The home is close to Avondale Estates, Dekalb Farmers Market, Downtown Decatur, East Lake Golf Club, Oakhurst Village and Kirkwood. You have easy access to I-285, I-20, CDC, Emory, shopping restaurants and much more. This is great home for the first time home buyer, the apartment dweller tired of raising rents or downsizing.
GAMLS #7398424
Feb 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$97/sq ft
GAMLS #3211368
Oct 29, 2014
Price Changed
$24,900
$30/sq ft
May 10, 2012
Sold
$30,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 27, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2012
Price Changed
$30,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 4, 2012
Listed
$24,900
$30/sq ft
FMLS #5003376
May 14, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2012
Sold
$30,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 27, 2012
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2012
Listed
$24,900
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 2006
Sold
$135,800
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 1997
Sold
$54,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1990
Sold
$51,200
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,947 (+4.5%)
$34,000 + $68,920
$102,920
2024
$4,732 (+17.0%)
$34,000 + $68,920
$102,920
2023
$4,046 (+22.6%)
$34,000 + $64,040
$98,040
2022
$3,299 (+6.1%)
$14,000 + $53,440
$67,440
2021
$3,109 (+15.5%)
$14,000 + $49,120
$63,120
2020
$2,692 (+2.8%)
$14,000 + $49,120
$63,120
2019
$2,618 (−6.3%)
$14,000 + $37,920
$51,920
2018
$2,794 (+58.5%)
$4,160 + $51,640
$55,800
2017
$1,762 (+8.0%)
$4,160 + $51,640
$55,800
2016
$1,632 (+82.3%)
$4,160 + $25,120
$29,280
2014
$895 (+4.6%)
$4,160 + $28,680
$32,840
2013
$856 (+134.9%)
$3,880 + $7,520
$11,400
2011
$364 (−77.1%)
$4,720 + $5,696
$10,416
2010
$1,590 (+19.8%)
$12,000 + $38,680
$50,680
2008
$1,328
Tax history for 3486 Orchard Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,947 (+4.5%)
$34,000 + $68,920
$102,920
2024
$4,732 (+17.0%)
$34,000 + $68,920
$102,920
2023
$4,046 (+22.6%)
$34,000 + $64,040
$98,040
2022
$3,299 (+6.1%)
$14,000 + $53,440
$67,440
2021
$3,109 (+15.5%)
$14,000 + $49,120
$63,120
2020
$2,692 (+2.8%)
$14,000 + $49,120
$63,120
2019
$2,618 (−6.3%)
$14,000 + $37,920
$51,920
2018
$2,794 (+58.5%)
$4,160 + $51,640
$55,800
2017
$1,762 (+8.0%)
$4,160 + $51,640
$55,800
2016
$1,632 (+82.3%)
$4,160 + $25,120
$29,280
2014
$895 (+4.6%)
$4,160 + $28,680
$32,840
2013
$856 (+134.9%)
$3,880 + $7,520
$11,400
2011
$364 (−77.1%)
$4,720 + $5,696
$10,416
2010
$1,590 (+19.8%)
$12,000 + $38,680
$50,680
2008
$1,328
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
822
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 198 05 012
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.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Studio
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur- South on S Columbia- Left on Memorial, quick right on Midway, around curve, veer right at Peachcrest, 1/4 mile down on left is Orchard Circle, or us GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 822
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 198 05 012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Decatur, GA • 30032
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $245,000
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