Beautifully updated 5 bed, 4.5 bath home with a saltwater heated pool, finished basement, and main level 2-car garage, centrally located in coveted City of Decatur. Sellers will miss all their wonderful neighbors and neighborhood hang outs! Entering through the covered front porch to a light-filled main level you will love the flow between the two-story foyer, dining room, living room, office/playroom, and large eat in kitchen. The kitchen features painted wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stunning white and gold marble tile backsplash, gas range, pantry, and a butcher block style island, with a sunny bay window breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. Open sightlines to the fireside family room and deck make it ideal for entertaining. Refinished hardwoods, new flooring downstairs, new tile and fixtures, and fresh paint throughout. All bathrooms have been renovated with updated tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, new toilets, and stylish wallpaper accents. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with soaking tub, gorgeous basketweave tile, walk in shower, toilet closet, stunning furniture style wooden vanity, walk in closet and more! Upstairs in total boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 beautifully finished out bathrooms, and laundry. The finished terrace level offers flexible living space, perfect for an in-law or au pair bedroom suite, with built-ins, full bath, office, and walk-out access to a screened-in patio with custom tile. Enjoy your private backyard oasis with a saltwater heated pool featuring new pump, heater, and filtration system, plus refreshed landscaping, a refinished deck, and screened-in porch. Highly convenient to downtown Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$305Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Grindrod• Harry Norman REALTORS
Listed by Christina Jackson• Harry Norman Realtors
Contact: 404-897-5558
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7765477
Redfin Estimate
$1,145,164
$95K since sold in June 2026$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 5 comparable homes.
Est. $4,434 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 639 Sycamore Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7765477
Jun 17, 2026
Sold
$1,050,000
$305/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Contingent
—
May 5, 2026
Listed
$1,085,000
$315/sq ft
GAMLS #10758057
Jun 17, 2026
Sold
$1,050,000
$305/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Contingent
—
May 5, 2026
Listed
$1,085,000
$315/sq ft
Beautifully updated 5 bed, 4.5 bath home with a saltwater heated pool, finished basement, and main level 2-car garage, centrally located in coveted City of Decatur. Entering through the covered front porch to a light-filled main level you will love the flow between the two-story foyer, dining room, living room, office/playroom, and large eat in kitchen. The kitchen features painted wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stunning white and gold marble tile backsplash, gas range, pantry, and a butcher block style island, with a sunny bay window breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. Open sightlines to the fireside family room and deck make it ideal for entertaining. Refinished hardwoods, new flooring downstairs, new tile and fixtures, and fresh paint throughout. All bathrooms have been renovated with updated tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, new toilets, and stylish wallpaper accents. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with soaking tub, gorgeous basketweave tile, walk in shower, toilet closet, stunning furniture style wooden vanity, walk in closet and more! Upstairs in total boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 beautifully finished out bathrooms, and laundry. The finished terrace level offers flexible living space, perfect for an in-law or au pair bedroom suite, with built-ins, full bath, office, and walk-out access to a screened-in patio with custom tile. Enjoy your private backyard oasis with a saltwater heated pool featuring new pump, heater, and filtration system, plus refreshed landscaping, a refinished deck, and screened-in porch. Highly convenient to downtown Decatur.
FMLS #6896350
Jul 19, 2021
Sold
$855,001
$248/sq ft
Jun 20, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2021
Listed
$800,000
$232/sq ft
639 Sycamore Drive represents an almost impossible find- newer construction featuring three finished levels WITH A POOL within blocks of downtown Decatur. Charming double front porches overlook the tree-lined, sidewalk street & make this house feel right at home in this tight-knit, historic neighborhood. A two-story foyer welcomes you into the bright & open main floor & flows into the separate dining room. The recently refreshed, large white kitchen features stainless appliances including a gas range, an abundance of cabinet & counter space & a sunny breakfast area. The family room, punctuated by a gas fireplace, expands into the living room (perfect for a piano, play room or home office) & opens onto the spacious back deck overlooking the pool. Upstairs, the oversized owner's suite features a spacious bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, private WC & a walk-in closet. Three secondary bedrooms, a second full bathroom, a huge laundry room & a private, covered porch complete the functional second floor. The finished terrace level adds to the desirability of this unique offering including a true bedroom & third full bathroom, light-filled bonus room & both finished & unfinished storage. A screened porch expands the living space outdoors & provides the perfect retreat on a hot summer day. The gorgeous pool features a new filter with pump & removable pool fence. In addition to the two car garage, the level driveway provides ample off street parking. This home is ideally situated within award winning Glennwood Elementary, blocks to your favorite restaurants & shops, MARTA & Glen Creek Nature Preserve. Emory University, Dekalb Medical, Agnes Scott, CDC/Emory Campus, Whole Foods, the Decatur & Dekalb Farmers Markets & more.
Public Records
Jun 6, 2011
Sold
$495,000
$144/sq ft
FMLS #4177906
May 18, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2011
Sold
$495,000
$144/sq ft
Mar 20, 2011
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2011
Contingent
—
Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$519,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1985
Sold
$72,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,670 (+1.2%)
$125,280 + $222,720
$348,000
2024
$14,496 (−0.7%)
$125,280 + $222,720
$348,000
2023
$14,593 (+24.6%)
$127,040 + $217,560
$344,600
2022
$11,712 (+2.8%)
$127,040 + $193,200
$320,240
2021
$11,398 (+7.8%)
$38,000 + $209,640
$247,640
2020
$10,569 (+4.9%)
$38,000 + $209,640
$247,640
2019
$10,079 (+5.4%)
$38,000 + $193,680
$231,680
2018
$9,565 (+0.5%)
$38,000 + $188,240
$226,240
2017
$9,522 (+78.1%)
$38,000 + $188,240
$226,240
2016
$5,347 (+18.0%)
$38,000 + $167,320
$205,320
2014
$4,532 (+8.0%)
$38,000 + $169,520
$207,520
2013
$4,197 (+347.9%)
$37,984 + $134,656
$172,640
2012
$937 (−80.8%)
$43,600 + $129,040
$172,640
2011
$4,882 (+472.1%)
$35,360 + $137,280
$172,640
2010
$853 (+10.8%)
$35,352 + $137,288
$172,640
2008
$770
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,908
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 05 152
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 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.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened, Covered, Front Porch, Enclosed, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Private
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Exhibit A
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
Middle Or Junior School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, travel east on E Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn left onto Sycamore Dr. Property will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 05 152
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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