Experience the perfect blend of modern sophistication and timeless appeal in this meticulously updated four-sided brick ranch, nestled on a premier 0.45-acre lot in the established Milam Estates community of Decatur. This turnkey residence transcends the standard listing, boasting a rare and versatile basement level that includes a finished bonus room, private exterior entry, and dedicated workspace—offering incredible potential for a home office, personal gym, or a high-value rental suite to maximize your investment. Step inside to a sun-drenched, open-concept floor plan where a designer kitchen with crisp white cabinetry and sleek stone counters flows seamlessly into expansive living areas highlighted by contemporary accent walls and luxury flooring. Your private retreat awaits in the master-on-main suite, featuring a spa-inspired bath with a double vanity and premium finishes. Outdoor living is elevated by a spacious side porch and a massive, cleared backyard that serves as a canvas for future entertainment dreams. Strategically located for the modern lifestyle, this home offers unparalleled convenience with rapid access to I-20 and I-285, placing you minutes away from the vibrant dining and shopping hubs of DeKalb County while maintaining the quiet charm of a suburban sanctuary. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a savvy investor, this professionally remodeled gem delivers the style, space, and strategic location you have been searching for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$234Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Yoety Caballero• Chattahoochee North, LLC
Contact: 678-578-2700
Bought with SANTRICE BEY• Atrium Realty, LLC
Source:FMLS #7720354
Redfin Estimate
$333,970
$4,970 since sold in May 2026$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 65.9% higher than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $1,878 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3986 Phylis Pl
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7720354
May 14, 2026
Sold
$329,000
$234/sq ft
Apr 18, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$329,000
$234/sq ft
GAMLS #10693273
May 14, 2026
Sold
$329,000
$234/sq ft
Apr 18, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$329,000
$234/sq ft
Experience the perfect blend of modern sophistication and timeless appeal in this meticulously updated four-sided brick ranch, nestled on a premier 0.45-acre lot in the established Milam Estates community of Decatur. This turnkey residence transcends the standard listing, boasting a rare and versatile basement level that includes a finished bonus room, private exterior entry, and dedicated workspace-offering incredible potential for a home office, personal gym, or a high-value rental suite to maximize your investment. Step inside to a sun-drenched, open-concept floor plan where a designer kitchen with crisp white cabinetry and sleek stone counters flows seamlessly into expansive living areas highlighted by contemporary accent walls and luxury flooring. Your private retreat awaits in the master-on-main suite, featuring a spa-inspired bath with a double vanity and premium finishes. Outdoor living is elevated by a spacious side porch and a massive, cleared backyard that serves as a canvas for future entertainment dreams. Strategically located for the modern lifestyle, this home offers unparalleled convenience with rapid access to I-20 and I-285, placing you minutes away from the vibrant dining and shopping hubs of DeKalb County while maintaining the quiet charm of a suburban sanctuary. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a savvy investor, this professionally remodeled gem delivers the style, space, and strategic location you have been searching for.
GAMLS #10564734
Sep 3, 2025
Sold
$165,000
$118/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2025
Price Changed
$179,000
$127/sq ft
Jul 29, 2025
Price Changed
$189,900
$135/sq ft
Jul 24, 2025
Price Changed
$194,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 15, 2025
Listed
$199,000
$142/sq ft
Welcome to 3986 Phylis Pl-a charming brick ranch in a quiet Decatur neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a spacious layout with natural light throughout and original hardwood floors. The large backyard provides room to relax, garden, or entertain. While the home needs a few finishing touches, it's full of potential for someone ready to make it their own. Conveniently located near I-285, schools, shopping, and dining. Come see the possibilities and imagine your next chapter here!
Public Records
Dec 9, 1996
Sold
$75,500
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 1990
Sold
$65,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,398 (−2.3%)
$10,696 + $71,584
$82,280
2024
$2,455 (+61.1%)
$10,696 + $71,584
$82,280
2023
$1,524 (−32.9%)
$10,696 + $71,584
$82,280
2022
$2,272 (+40.4%)
$8,160 + $69,520
$77,680
2021
$1,619 (+12.2%)
$8,160 + $41,200
$49,360
2020
$1,443 (+5.7%)
$8,160 + $41,200
$49,360
2019
$1,365 (+50.7%)
$8,160 + $33,120
$41,280
2018
$905 (−9.5%)
$8,160 + $19,120
$27,280
2017
$1,001 (+28.4%)
$8,160 + $19,120
$27,280
2016
$779 (+9.1%)
$8,160 + $15,880
$24,040
2014
$714 (+44.3%)
$8,160 + $12,560
$20,720
2013
$495 (−13.6%)
$8,160 + $7,520
$15,680
2012
$573 (−8.8%)
$8,120 + $9,400
$17,520
2011
$628 (−43.4%)
$8,120 + $10,792
$18,912
2010
$1,110 (−7.8%)
$10,831 + $24,369
$35,200
2008
$1,205
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 196 01 055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Common Area
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Other
Room Type: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Office
Basement: Driveway Access, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Invisible
Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PB 35 PG 124
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Rowland
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: gps
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 196 01 055
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rowland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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