Walk to it all! 1/4 mile walk to Oakhurst Village, 1/2 mile to E Lake Marta Station, the dog park, McKoy Park & more! This renovated 1940 cottage offers a sunny, open layout, gorgeous kitchen with large prep island made for cooking and entertaining, spacious owner's suite with walk-in closet and new bathroom with double vanities. Enjoy afternoons on the front porch or hang out and grill on the back deck and enjoy the huge, grassy and fenced backyard. This home boasts an incredible flat and sunny yard! Highly functional side entrance with space for a mudroom style set up, plus you have pantry and storage closets! There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a renovated 2nd full bath. Great driveway parking. All hardwoods and tile flooring.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by TODD BANISTER• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with Regina Baker• Compass
Source:FMLS #7251470
Redfin Estimate
$698,576
$31K since sold in August 2023$14K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.5% higher than the average sale price ($675K) of 6 comparable homes.
Walk to it all! 1/4 mile walk to Oakhurst Village, 1/2 mile to E Lake Marta Station, the dog park, McKoy Park & more! This renovated 1940 cottage offers a sunny, open layout, gorgeous kitchen with large prep island made for cooking and entertaining, spacious owner's suite with walk-in closet and new bathroom with double vanities. Enjoy afternoons on the front porch or hang out and grill on the back deck and enjoy the huge, grassy and fenced backyard. This home boasts an incredible flat and sunny yard! Highly functional side entrance with space for a mudroom style set up, plus you have pantry and storage closets! There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a renovated 2nd full bath. Great driveway parking. All hardwoods and tile flooring.
GAMLS #10166562
Jul 25, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2023
Listed
$699,000
$536/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 7, 2016
Sold
$438,000
$336/sq ft
GAMLS #7607606
Apr 22, 2016
Price Changed
$438,000
$336/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Sold
$438,000
$336/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2016
Price Changed
$439,000
$337/sq ft
Mar 18, 2016
Listed
$439,000
$337/sq ft
FMLS #5662117
Apr 7, 2016
Price Changed
$438,000
$336/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Sold
$438,000
$336/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Price Changed
$439,000
$337/sq ft
Mar 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 18, 2016
Listed
$439,000
$337/sq ft
FMLS #5191583
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$350,000
$269/sq ft
Jun 4, 2015
Price Changed
$355,000
$272/sq ft
Oct 14, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2013
Sold
$355,000
$272/sq ft
Sep 18, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2013
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2013
Listed
$350,000
$269/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 2013
Sold
$355,000
$272/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2012
Sold
$287,500
$221/sq ft
FMLS #5029296
Nov 29, 2012
Price Changed
$287,500
$221/sq ft
Nov 29, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2012
Price Changed
$300,000
$230/sq ft
Nov 21, 2012
Sold
$287,500
$221/sq ft
Oct 2, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 22, 2012
Price Changed
$300,000
$230/sq ft
Aug 22, 2012
Price Changed
$305,000
$234/sq ft
Jul 26, 2012
Price Changed
$319,000
$245/sq ft
Jul 18, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2012
Listed
$325,000
$249/sq ft
GAMLS #3242566
Nov 21, 2012
Sold
$300,000
$230/sq ft
Sep 18, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 2012
Price Changed
$300,000
$230/sq ft
Aug 22, 2012
Price Changed
$305,000
$234/sq ft
Jul 26, 2012
Price Changed
$319,000
$245/sq ft
Jun 8, 2012
Listed
$325,000
$249/sq ft
FMLS #3692923
May 30, 2008
Sold
$312,000
$239/sq ft
Apr 15, 2008
Listed
$319,900
$246/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 2003
Sold
$247,000
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1996
Sold
$28,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,211 (+9.1%)
$99,760 + $173,160
$272,920
2024
$5,694 (−68.2%)
$99,760 + $173,160
$272,920
2023
$17,899 (+63.8%)
$99,760 + $161,240
$261,000
2022
$10,928 (−42.0%)
$65,160 + $130,160
$195,320
2021
$18,845 (+89.7%)
$31,920 + $159,360
$191,280
2020
$9,933 (+4.6%)
$31,920 + $159,360
$191,280
2019
$9,496 (+9.3%)
$31,920 + $145,080
$177,000
2018
$8,691 (+3.4%)
$31,920 + $135,760
$167,680
2017
$8,409 (+94.8%)
$31,920 + $135,760
$167,680
2016
$4,317 (+6.0%)
$31,920 + $135,440
$167,360
2014
$4,073 (+19.4%)
$31,920 + $123,440
$155,360
2013
$3,410 (+446.7%)
$28,064 + $86,920
$114,984
2012
$624 (−80.4%)
$85,760 + $44,960
$130,720
2011
$3,188 (+463.8%)
$32,000 + $60,544
$92,544
2010
$565 (+87.6%)
$48,664 + $68,616
$117,280
2008
$301
Tax history for 511 E Lake Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,211 (+9.1%)
$99,760 + $173,160
$272,920
2024
$5,694 (−68.2%)
$99,760 + $173,160
$272,920
2023
$17,899 (+63.8%)
$99,760 + $161,240
$261,000
2022
$10,928 (−42.0%)
$65,160 + $130,160
$195,320
2021
$18,845 (+89.7%)
$31,920 + $159,360
$191,280
2020
$9,933 (+4.6%)
$31,920 + $159,360
$191,280
2019
$9,496 (+9.3%)
$31,920 + $145,080
$177,000
2018
$8,691 (+3.4%)
$31,920 + $135,760
$167,680
2017
$8,409 (+94.8%)
$31,920 + $135,760
$167,680
2016
$4,317 (+6.0%)
$31,920 + $135,440
$167,360
2014
$4,073 (+19.4%)
$31,920 + $123,440
$155,360
2013
$3,410 (+446.7%)
$28,064 + $86,920
$114,984
2012
$624 (−80.4%)
$85,760 + $44,960
$130,720
2011
$3,188 (+463.8%)
$32,000 + $60,544
$92,544
2010
$565 (+87.6%)
$48,664 + $68,616
$117,280
2008
$301
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,351
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 03 066
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Block
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PB 15 PG 156
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: 1/4 mile west of Oakhurst Village.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,351
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 03 066
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
Local insights from Redfin agents
Decatur has as walkable downtown, vibrant dining scene, located east of Atlanta. Decatur Square hosts year-round community festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor concerts. Known for Craftsman bungalows, Tudor revivals, mid-century modern homes and...
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Listing agent: Todd Banister (4045617707)
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