Make this your forest home in Decatur. Most unique setting: no houses, noise or lights behind, to the side or across the street. No traffic. Walk to Westchester Elem. Enjoy the 9 acres of Hidden Cove Park that adjoins your property: Your park 24/7. Like being next to a national forest. Solid & comfortable brick home with two great rooms: one formal with a fireplace and one casual w/ pine paneling and fireplace adjoining the beautifully renovated kitchen. Woodland walkways lead to your meadow with a tree house beside the creek. YMCA very close. Beautiful landscaping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by LEONARD W THIBADEAU• Thibadeau Company, Inc.
Bought with CHIP WALLACE• Knapp Realty
Source:FMLS #5811576
Redfin Estimate
$838,326
$268K since sold in October 2017$9,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($834K) of 6 comparable homes.
One of a kind park setting. House is surrounded by woods and park land. One next door neighbor. CSX railroad provides a large and complete buffer in the back, and next door and across the street is the 9 acre Hidden Cove Park. The home was expanded a number of years ago and they created two great rooms, one formal and the other not so formal. The formal one has a masonry fireplace, pine paneling, bookshelves and a small built-in desk. The kitchen has been renovated with new cabinets, granite counter tops, soft close cabinet doors and drawers, stainless steel appliances. The southern border of the lot is a tributary of Peavine Creek. Lower meadow is in the floodplain.
FMLS #5811576
Oct 5, 2017
Sold
$570,000
$264/sq ft
Aug 16, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2017
Price Changed
$580,000
$269/sq ft
Jun 22, 2017
Price Changed
$585,000
$271/sq ft
Jun 5, 2017
Relisted
—
May 10, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2017
Price Changed
$599,000
$278/sq ft
Mar 18, 2017
Listed
$625,000
$290/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2004
Sold
$460,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,935 (+0.3%)
$136,965 + $142,555
$279,520
2024
$11,902 (+27.4%)
$136,965 + $142,555
$279,520
2019
$9,346 (−6.0%)
$51,840 + $192,280
$244,120
2018
$9,947 (+23.0%)
$51,840 + $174,520
$226,360
2017
$8,088 (+74.3%)
$51,840 + $174,520
$226,360
2016
$4,641 (+21.1%)
$52,880 + $134,480
$187,360
2014
$3,831 (−0.2%)
$52,880 + $128,040
$180,920
2013
$3,839 (+397.9%)
$52,876 + $92,364
$145,240
2012
$771 (−82.2%)
$116,520 + $28,720
$145,240
2011
$4,332 (+514.8%)
$51,840 + $103,760
$155,600
2010
$705 (+11.8%)
$51,840 + $103,760
$155,600
2008
$630
Tax history for 531 Westchester Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,935 (+0.3%)
$136,965 + $142,555
$279,520
2024
$11,902 (+27.4%)
$136,965 + $142,555
$279,520
2019
$9,346 (−6.0%)
$51,840 + $192,280
$244,120
2018
$9,947 (+23.0%)
$51,840 + $174,520
$226,360
2017
$8,088 (+74.3%)
$51,840 + $174,520
$226,360
2016
$4,641 (+21.1%)
$52,880 + $134,480
$187,360
2014
$3,831 (−0.2%)
$52,880 + $128,040
$180,920
2013
$3,839 (+397.9%)
$52,876 + $92,364
$145,240
2012
$771 (−82.2%)
$116,520 + $28,720
$145,240
2011
$4,332 (+514.8%)
$51,840 + $103,760
$155,600
2010
$705 (+11.8%)
$51,840 + $103,760
$155,600
2008
$630
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,303
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 20 009
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.
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 Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features: Permeable Paving, Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From the Decatur Courthouse go north on Clairemont Ave. to left on Scott Blvd. to an immed. rt onto Westchester Dr. Last house on the right. From I-85 going north, exit right on Clairemont to Decatur. Go 3 or 4 miles passing the VA hosp. and the YMCA and turn rt on Scott and rt. on Westchester.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,303
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 20 009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$797,000 – $965,000
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