Spacious newer-construction home in City of Decatur offers 3br/2.5ba + main-level office/study, 2 bonus rooms, and attached two-car garage with private alley access. Large rooms with elegant trim details & great natural light; updated kitchen with stainless appliances and sunny breakfast room; impressive master suite with large private bath and walk-in closet. Rear patio overlooking private level back yard w/ mature landscaping. Stroll to the restaurants, shops, concerts & festivals of historic downtown Decatur. Stroll to Glennwood Elementary, Glenlake Park & much more.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CHIP WALLACE• Keller Knapp
Bought with Jamila Cola• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5863124
Redfin Estimate
$851,111
$261K since sold in July 2017$23K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 39.6% higher than the average sale price ($610K) of 6 comparable homes.
Perched on a hilltop, this pleasant traditional 2-story home w/ rocking chair front porch is located in the much desired Sycamore Ridge NBRHD & City of Decatur school district. Floor plan incld: light-filled rms w/ hardwoods on upper lvl. Front space home features a study/family rm on one side & an elegant DR on the other which leads into the bright kitchen w/ breakfast area & s/s apps. Off of the kitchen you will find the comfy fireside living rm. Powder room on main. Bkyd: flagstone patio. 3/2 up. Sitting area & nursery off master. Rear alley entrance to 2 car garage.
Public Records
Aug 27, 2013
Sold
$435,500
$191/sq ft
GAMLS #7119476
Aug 23, 2013
Price Changed
$419,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 8, 2013
Sold
$435,500
$191/sq ft
Jul 9, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2013
Price Changed
$435,500
$191/sq ft
Jun 28, 2013
Listed
$419,000
$184/sq ft
Perched on a hilltop, this pleasant traditional 2-story home w/ rocking chair front porch is located in the much desired Sycamore Ridge NBRHD & City of Decatur school district. Just one half mile from Decatur Square. Floor plan incld: light-filled rms w/ hardwoods on main. Front space home features a study/family rm on one side & an elegant DR on the other which leads into the bright kitchen w/ breakfast area & s/s apps. Off of the kitchen you will find the comfy fireside living rm. Powder room on main. Bkyd: flagstone patio. 3/2 up. Sitting area & nursery off master. Rear alley entrance to 2 car garage.
Public Records
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$381,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1983
Sold
$41,900
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1982
Sold
$29,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,139 (+0.9%)
$127,040 + $210,280
$337,320
2024
$14,016 (+2.5%)
$127,040 + $210,280
$337,320
2023
$13,669 (+12.2%)
$127,040 + $208,120
$335,160
2022
$12,186 (+0.8%)
$127,040 + $175,600
$302,640
2021
$12,085 (+9.4%)
$38,000 + $224,440
$262,440
2020
$11,045 (+4.9%)
$38,000 + $224,440
$262,440
2019
$10,532 (+13.0%)
$38,000 + $203,800
$241,800
2018
$9,319 (+0.4%)
$38,000 + $179,960
$217,960
2017
$9,285 (+81.6%)
$38,000 + $179,960
$217,960
2016
$5,113 (+35.2%)
$38,000 + $161,760
$199,760
2014
$3,781 (+11.2%)
$38,000 + $161,080
$199,080
2013
$3,399 (+358.3%)
$37,984 + $100,416
$138,400
2012
$742 (−82.7%)
$43,600 + $94,800
$138,400
2011
$4,287 (+478.7%)
$35,360 + $115,640
$151,000
2010
$741 (+11.5%)
$35,360 + $115,640
$151,000
2008
$664
Tax history for 421 Sycamore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,139 (+0.9%)
$127,040 + $210,280
$337,320
2024
$14,016 (+2.5%)
$127,040 + $210,280
$337,320
2023
$13,669 (+12.2%)
$127,040 + $208,120
$335,160
2022
$12,186 (+0.8%)
$127,040 + $175,600
$302,640
2021
$12,085 (+9.4%)
$38,000 + $224,440
$262,440
2020
$11,045 (+4.9%)
$38,000 + $224,440
$262,440
2019
$10,532 (+13.0%)
$38,000 + $203,800
$241,800
2018
$9,319 (+0.4%)
$38,000 + $179,960
$217,960
2017
$9,285 (+81.6%)
$38,000 + $179,960
$217,960
2016
$5,113 (+35.2%)
$38,000 + $161,760
$199,760
2014
$3,781 (+11.2%)
$38,000 + $161,080
$199,080
2013
$3,399 (+358.3%)
$37,984 + $100,416
$138,400
2012
$742 (−82.7%)
$43,600 + $94,800
$138,400
2011
$4,287 (+478.7%)
$35,360 + $115,640
$151,000
2010
$741 (+11.5%)
$35,360 + $115,640
$151,000
2008
$664
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,882
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 247 05 109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Pantry Walk-In,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Office
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: FROM DOWNTOWN DECATUR: go east on Ponce de Leon Avenue, left on Sycamore Drive to home on right. Easiest to park on the street in front of the home for showings, but be sure to explore the rear alley access and attached garage. Thank you for showing!
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,882
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 247 05 109
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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