Charming Cape Cod-ish cottage with hardwoods throughout. Kitchen features granite counters, newer cabinets and stainless appliances. Attached one car garage along with a standalone work shop (or use as additional storage). One of the bedrooms was once a porch, now enclosed with a closet. Could be used accordingly or as a great office with plenty of light. Home’s in truly great shape! Just a couple blocks from Oakhurst village and borders Oakhurst Park with tennis and ball fields. Less than a block west is a dog park. Renowned City of Decatur school system.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$860Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Gaddy• Compass
Listed by Mandi Robertson• Compass
Bought with Christopher Moynihan• Chapman Hall Realty
Source:FMLS #6623731
Redfin Estimate
$880,107
$460K since sold in December 2019$51K since September
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This home's estimate is 43% higher than the average sale price ($616K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming Cape Cod-ish cottage with hardwoods throughout. Kitchen features granite counters, newer cabinets and stainless appliances. Attached one car garage along with a standalone work shop (or use as additional storage). One of the bedrooms was once a porch, now enclosed with a closet. Could be used accordingly or as a great office with plenty of light. Home’s in truly great shape! Just a couple blocks from Oakhurst village and borders Oakhurst Park with tennis and ball fields. Less than a block west is a dog park. Renowned City of Decatur school system.
FMLS #6623731
Dec 6, 2019
Sold
$420,000
$411/sq ft
Nov 25, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2019
Listed
$439,000
$429/sq ft
GAMLS #8191067
Jul 25, 2017
Sold
$405,000
$396/sq ft
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2017
Price Changed
$424,900
$415/sq ft
Jun 15, 2017
Price Changed
$429,900
$420/sq ft
Jun 14, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 5, 2017
Contingent
—
May 18, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$440/sq ft
FMLS #5849629
Jul 25, 2017
Sold
$405,000
$396/sq ft
Jul 5, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2017
Price Changed
$424,900
$415/sq ft
Jun 14, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 5, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2017
Price Changed
$429,900
$420/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$440/sq ft
Absolute Oakhurst charmer within 300 yards of Oakhurst Square. City of Decatur schools. Situated on a large parcel and ample room to grow. Hardwoods, renovated kitchen ATTACHED 1 car garage (and storage) are just a few of the features that will make you fall in love with this house. Be sure to check out the office addition which could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom.
Public Records
Feb 26, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 2001
Sold
$145,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,534 (+24.4%)
$99,760 + $485,560
$585,320
2024
$16,511 (+167.8%)
$99,760 + $485,560
$585,320
2023
$6,166 (−20.9%)
$99,760 + $389,440
$489,200
2022
$7,792 (−44.8%)
$65,160 + $97,880
$163,040
2021
$14,120 (+96.0%)
$31,920 + $126,000
$157,920
2020
$7,206 (−15.5%)
$31,920 + $126,000
$157,920
2019
$8,527 (+11.4%)
$31,920 + $121,480
$153,400
2018
$7,653 (+30.5%)
$31,920 + $110,120
$142,040
2017
$5,862 (+134.1%)
$31,920 + $110,120
$142,040
2016
$2,504 (+4.1%)
$31,904 + $56,816
$88,720
2014
$2,405 (−0.2%)
$31,920 + $58,760
$90,680
2013
$2,409 (+426.0%)
$31,904 + $56,816
$88,720
2012
$458 (−82.2%)
$85,760 + $2,960
$88,720
2011
$2,574 (+517.2%)
$32,000 + $56,720
$88,720
2010
$417 (+16.4%)
$32,000 + $56,720
$88,720
2008
$358
Tax history for 506 E Lake Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,534 (+24.4%)
$99,760 + $485,560
$585,320
2024
$16,511 (+167.8%)
$99,760 + $485,560
$585,320
2023
$6,166 (−20.9%)
$99,760 + $389,440
$489,200
2022
$7,792 (−44.8%)
$65,160 + $97,880
$163,040
2021
$14,120 (+96.0%)
$31,920 + $126,000
$157,920
2020
$7,206 (−15.5%)
$31,920 + $126,000
$157,920
2019
$8,527 (+11.4%)
$31,920 + $121,480
$153,400
2018
$7,653 (+30.5%)
$31,920 + $110,120
$142,040
2017
$5,862 (+134.1%)
$31,920 + $110,120
$142,040
2016
$2,504 (+4.1%)
$31,904 + $56,816
$88,720
2014
$2,405 (−0.2%)
$31,920 + $58,760
$90,680
2013
$2,409 (+426.0%)
$31,904 + $56,816
$88,720
2012
$458 (−82.2%)
$85,760 + $2,960
$88,720
2011
$2,574 (+517.2%)
$32,000 + $56,720
$88,720
2010
$417 (+16.4%)
$32,000 + $56,720
$88,720
2008
$358
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,370
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 04 176
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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.
Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon Avenue take E. Lake Drive to Third Ave. Turn left onto Third Ave. House is on corner.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,370
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 04 176
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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