Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located at 3960 Emerald North St, Decatur, GA in the established and friendly Emerald North neighborhood! This well-designed residence offers flexible living with a spacious master suite featuring its own private en suite bathroom on the downstairs level—perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or those seeking main-level convenience. Upstairs, you will find TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS with easy access to another full bath, providing comfortable space for family, roommates, or visitors. The home shines as an excellent investment opportunity, ideal as a rental property with strong demand in the Decatur area and easy maintenance features that appeal to tenants. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and security, creating a safe outdoor oasis for relaxation, gardening, pets, or entertaining. Nestled in a quiet, no-HOA community of reasonably priced midsize homes, this property provides convenient access to major roads, nearby parks, shopping, and the vibrant energy of metro Atlanta. Whether you're an investor looking for reliable cash flow or a homeowner seeking practical, versatile space, this Emerald North gem delivers great value in a desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today and envision the possibilities!
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located at 3960 Emerald North St, Decatur, GA in the established and friendly Emerald North neighborhood! This well-designed residence offers flexible living with a spacious master suite featuring its own private en suite bathroom on the downstairs level-perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or those seeking main-level convenience. Upstairs, you will find TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS with easy access to another full bath, providing comfortable space for family, roommates, or visitors. The home shines as an excellent investment opportunity, ideal as a rental property with strong demand in the Decatur area and easy maintenance features that appeal to tenants. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and security, creating a safe outdoor oasis for relaxation, gardening, pets, or entertaining. Nestled in a quiet, no-HOA community of reasonably priced midsize homes, this property provides convenient access to major roads, nearby parks, shopping, and the vibrant energy of metro Atlanta. Whether you're an investor looking for reliable cash flow or a homeowner seeking practical, versatile space, this Emerald North gem delivers great value in a desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity-schedule your showing today and envision the possibilities!
FMLS #7819388
Sep 17, 2026
Price Changed
$229,900
$148/sq ft
Aug 18, 2026
Listed
$236,000
$152/sq ft
Aug 11, 2026
Coming Soon
$236,000
$152/sq ft
GAMLS #10671363
Feb 12, 2026
Listed
$250,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1994
Sold
$69,300
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 1994
Sold
$69,400
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$817 (−2.7%)
$10,400 + $67,600
$78,000
2024
$840 (+40.2%)
$10,400 + $67,600
$78,000
2023
$599 (−20.0%)
$10,400 + $74,320
$84,720
2022
$749 (−49.7%)
$10,400 + $41,440
$51,840
2021
$1,490 (+10.6%)
$10,400 + $34,400
$44,800
2020
$1,348 (+13.6%)
$10,400 + $34,400
$44,800
2019
$1,186 (+5.4%)
$6,000 + $30,160
$36,160
2018
$1,126 (+29.0%)
$3,400 + $31,120
$34,520
2017
$873 (+0.8%)
$3,400 + $31,120
$34,520
2016
$866 (+54.1%)
$3,400 + $23,280
$26,680
2014
$562 (+52.4%)
$3,400 + $19,480
$22,880
2013
$369 (−1.6%)
$3,400 + $7,000
$10,400
2012
$375 (−23.9%)
$3,400 + $7,000
$10,400
2011
$493 (−58.1%)
$4,000 + $11,216
$15,216
2010
$1,177 (+1.3%)
$12,879 + $24,561
$37,440
2008
$1,162
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,551
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,551
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 157 17 050
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
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