Awesome little home on almost a half acre beautiful lot, in the sought after Briarlake Elementary school district, right off of Lavista Rd. Situated just inside the perimeter with super easy access to 285 to 85 or 285 to 20. Minutes away from all the shopping and dining you could need. Just next door sits the historic David's Produce, bringing so much charm and delicious, locally sourced produce and honey, since 1933. This home will not last! Don't let this opportunity to own a great, affordable home in beautiful Decatur get away! Home is sold AS-IS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sung Choe• Keller Knapp
Bought with Ann Mancuso• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6953017
Redfin Estimate
$311,098
$71K since sold in November 2021$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 46% lower than the average sale price ($576K) of 6 comparable homes.
Awesome little home on almost a half acre beautiful lot, in the sought after Briarlake Elementary school district, right off of Lavista Rd. Situated just inside the perimeter with super easy access to 285 to 85 or 285 to 20. Minutes away from all the shopping and dining you could need. Just next door sits the historic David's Produce, bringing so much charm and delicious, locally sourced produce and honey, since 1933. This home will not last! Don't let this opportunity to own a great, affordable home in beautiful Decatur get away! Home is sold AS-IS!
FMLS #6953017
Nov 22, 2021
Sold
$240,000
$286/sq ft
Oct 27, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 16, 2021
Relisted
—
Oct 16, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2021
Listed
$250,000
$298/sq ft
FMLS #5178344
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$135,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 27, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2013
Price Changed
$149,900
$178/sq ft
Sep 24, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$161/sq ft
Aug 18, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 30, 2013
Listed
$149,900
$178/sq ft
MOVE RIGHT IN OR RENOVATE! GREAT PRICE IN BRIARLAKE / LAKESIDE DISTRICT. EXTRA LOT AVAILABLE FOR SIDE ENTRANCE ON LAVISTA COLONY COURT. VERY LOW UTILITIES. ROOM TO BUILD ON TO NICE DEEP LOT! 2 BED / 1 BA WITH LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET. BIG OPEN SIDE PORCH. COULD ACCOMODATE TEAR DOWN AND NEW BUILD WITH ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE SIDE FACING LAVISTA COLONY.
Public Records
Oct 16, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$161/sq ft
GAMLS #7133644
Oct 11, 2013
Price Changed
$135,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$161/sq ft
Aug 9, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2013
Price Changed
$149,900
$178/sq ft
Jul 30, 2013
Listed
$149,900
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2002
Sold
$170,000
$202/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,157 (+1.5%)
$26,000 + $82,320
$108,320
2024
$5,080 (+2.6%)
$26,000 + $82,320
$108,320
2023
$4,952 (+35.9%)
$26,000 + $80,600
$106,600
2022
$3,645 (+72.2%)
$26,000 + $49,920
$75,920
2021
$2,117 (−4.5%)
$26,000 + $47,760
$73,760
2020
$2,216 (−4.4%)
$26,000 + $47,760
$73,760
2019
$2,319 (+12.2%)
$26,000 + $56,920
$82,920
2018
$2,067 (+0.7%)
$26,000 + $46,120
$72,120
2017
$2,052 (+13.4%)
$26,000 + $46,120
$72,120
2016
$1,810 (−21.4%)
$26,000 + $34,200
$60,200
2014
$2,303 (+92.6%)
$26,000 + $33,840
$59,840
2013
$1,196 (−4.3%)
$23,480 + $14,800
$38,280
2012
$1,249 (+50.6%)
$23,480 + $14,800
$38,280
2011
$829 (−41.1%)
$13,040 + $12,544
$25,584
2010
$1,409 (+21.9%)
$15,720 + $30,040
$45,760
2008
$1,155
Tax history for 3545 Lavista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,157 (+1.5%)
$26,000 + $82,320
$108,320
2024
$5,080 (+2.6%)
$26,000 + $82,320
$108,320
2023
$4,952 (+35.9%)
$26,000 + $80,600
$106,600
2022
$3,645 (+72.2%)
$26,000 + $49,920
$75,920
2021
$2,117 (−4.5%)
$26,000 + $47,760
$73,760
2020
$2,216 (−4.4%)
$26,000 + $47,760
$73,760
2019
$2,319 (+12.2%)
$26,000 + $56,920
$82,920
2018
$2,067 (+0.7%)
$26,000 + $46,120
$72,120
2017
$2,052 (+13.4%)
$26,000 + $46,120
$72,120
2016
$1,810 (−21.4%)
$26,000 + $34,200
$60,200
2014
$2,303 (+92.6%)
$26,000 + $33,840
$59,840
2013
$1,196 (−4.3%)
$23,480 + $14,800
$38,280
2012
$1,249 (+50.6%)
$23,480 + $14,800
$38,280
2011
$829 (−41.1%)
$13,040 + $12,544
$25,584
2010
$1,409 (+21.9%)
$15,720 + $30,040
$45,760
2008
$1,155
*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
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 191 03 070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Electric Range
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: 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: house is right next to David's. if you're coming from the highway, once you see David's, SLOW DOWN! it is a little driveway just after it. if you are coming from intown, if you pass David's, you missed it.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 191 03 070
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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