ADORABLY RENOVATED COTTAGE IN HOT OAKHURST VILLAGE! NEW KITCHEN & BATHS W/GRANITE AND STAINLESS, LARGE FAMILY ROOM, FAB MASTER BATH W/RAIN SHOWER! ROOF, HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, ETC ARE ALL NEW! HUGE LOT IS 60X247 PER CNTY TAX RECORDS. MOVE IN TODAY, AND START ENJOYING THE OAKHURST LIFE TOMORROW!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by TERESA MICHEL• Keller Williams Buckhead
Listed by JILL B HARRIS
Bought with HEIDI COUCH• RE/MAX EXECUTIVES INC.
Source:FMLS #3694928
Redfin Estimate
$749,870
$429K since sold in July 2008$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 16% higher than the average sale price ($646K) of 6 comparable homes.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART BARGAIN HUNTER. HARDWOOD FLOORS. NICE LOT. BONUS ROOM CAN BE 3RD BEDROOM. NEEDS TLC, BUT GOOD BONES. WALK TO OAKHURST VILLAGE. GREAT SCHOOLS.
Public Records
Oct 24, 2005
Sold
$350,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2005
Sold
$189,900
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1984
Sold
$28,100
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,360 (−0.5%)
$76,066 + $216,494
$292,560
2024
$12,426 (−1.3%)
$76,066 + $216,494
$292,560
2023
$12,586 (+18.0%)
$99,760 + $195,200
$294,960
2022
$10,665 (−46.3%)
$65,160 + $169,680
$234,840
2021
$19,871 (+132.5%)
$31,920 + $191,840
$223,760
2020
$8,547 (+6.8%)
$31,920 + $191,840
$223,760
2019
$8,006 (+22.5%)
$31,920 + $151,720
$183,640
2018
$6,536 (−6.0%)
$29,154 + $124,286
$153,440
2017
$6,956 (+74.5%)
$29,154 + $124,286
$153,440
2016
$3,987 (+20.9%)
$31,920 + $138,240
$170,160
2014
$3,299 (+7.9%)
$31,920 + $121,720
$153,640
2013
$3,057 (+364.7%)
$31,904 + $91,816
$123,720
2012
$658 (−79.7%)
$85,760 + $37,960
$123,720
2011
$3,243 (+496.7%)
$32,000 + $81,040
$113,040
2010
$543 (−47.4%)
$32,000 + $81,040
$113,040
2008
$1,032
Tax history for 539 E Lake Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,360 (−0.5%)
$76,066 + $216,494
$292,560
2024
$12,426 (−1.3%)
$76,066 + $216,494
$292,560
2023
$12,586 (+18.0%)
$99,760 + $195,200
$294,960
2022
$10,665 (−46.3%)
$65,160 + $169,680
$234,840
2021
$19,871 (+132.5%)
$31,920 + $191,840
$223,760
2020
$8,547 (+6.8%)
$31,920 + $191,840
$223,760
2019
$8,006 (+22.5%)
$31,920 + $151,720
$183,640
2018
$6,536 (−6.0%)
$29,154 + $124,286
$153,440
2017
$6,956 (+74.5%)
$29,154 + $124,286
$153,440
2016
$3,987 (+20.9%)
$31,920 + $138,240
$170,160
2014
$3,299 (+7.9%)
$31,920 + $121,720
$153,640
2013
$3,057 (+364.7%)
$31,904 + $91,816
$123,720
2012
$658 (−79.7%)
$85,760 + $37,960
$123,720
2011
$3,243 (+496.7%)
$32,000 + $81,040
$113,040
2010
$543 (−47.4%)
$32,000 + $81,040
$113,040
2008
$1,032
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,618
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 03 073
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Other,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Shingle Siding
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: FROM ATL: Take Ponce de Leon East, turn RIGHT onto East Lake Drive. Travel approx 1.5 miles, home on the RIGHT, just before the Oakhurst Village Center
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,618
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 03 073
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 • 0.7mi
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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