Fantastic opportunity to own a truly wonderful home! 4 Bedroom 3 1/2 bath home. Living Room with soaring ceilings, updated kitchen with island and eat-in area opens to private deck, dining room, half bath and owners’ suite complete with soaking tub and separate shower, double vanities and walk-in closet. Two bedrooms that share a Jack-n-Jill bath are at the top of the stairs which feature a built-in display cabinet on the landing. One bedroom opens to a bonus room for studying/playing/crafting/working. Located on the ground floor, the large In-law suite with complete kitchen and private bath make this a relaxing retreat for family or friends. The suite's living room would be ideal for a home classroom and the bedroom with its own exterior entrance a perfect home office. Three outdoor spaces provide even more privacy. A covered patio with can lighting and ceiling fan is the perfect reading or studying nook, while the deck off the main kitchen feels like your own private treehouse. Downstairs, the grilling deck is conveniently located off the second kitchen, making food prep and clean up a breeze. Perfectly situated within walking distance of Downtown Decatur, MARTA train station, Emory Decatur Medical Center, the Glen Creek Nature Preserve. Shopping and restaurants are only minutes away all while being in the City of Decatur and Decatur City Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$343Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Frank B Golley• Golley Realty Group
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6768919
Redfin Estimate
$954,742
$220K since sold in November 2020$18K since July
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This home's estimate is 21.3% higher than the average sale price ($787K) of 6 comparable homes.
Fantastic opportunity to own a truly wonderful home! 4 Bedroom 3 1/2 bath home. Living Room with soaring ceilings, updated kitchen with island and eat-in area opens to private deck, dining room, half bath and owners’ suite complete with soaking tub and separate shower, double vanities and walk-in closet. Two bedrooms that share a Jack-n-Jill bath are at the top of the stairs which feature a built-in display cabinet on the landing. One bedroom opens to a bonus room for studying/playing/crafting/working. Located on the ground floor, the large In-law suite with complete kitchen and private bath make this a relaxing retreat for family or friends. The suite's living room would be ideal for a home classroom and the bedroom with its own exterior entrance a perfect home office. Three outdoor spaces provide even more privacy. A covered patio with can lighting and ceiling fan is the perfect reading or studying nook, while the deck off the main kitchen feels like your own private treehouse. Downstairs, the grilling deck is conveniently located off the second kitchen, making food prep and clean up a breeze. Perfectly situated within walking distance of Downtown Decatur, MARTA train station, Emory Decatur Medical Center, the Glen Creek Nature Preserve. Shopping and restaurants are only minutes away all while being in the City of Decatur and Decatur City Schools.
GAMLS #8195331
Jul 28, 2017
Sold
$699,000
$251/sq ft
Jul 23, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2017
Price Changed
$699,000
$251/sq ft
May 25, 2017
Listed
$735,000
$264/sq ft
City of Decatur Gem--Meticulously maintained newer construction 2-story greets you from the street with its colorful curb appeal and stacked stone entryway. The interior offers new paint throughout, hardwoods on main, dedicated master suite on main, 2-story family room open to separate DR, kitchen w/ island & eat-in breakfast area which opens to expansive deck overlooking private fenced yard. New carpet in secondary bedrooms, separate terrace level in-law suite with kitchenette, upstairs bedrooms w/Jack & Jill bath, 2 car garage. Convenient to Decatur Square Marta, Church St retail, Glenlake Pool.
FMLS #5848937
Jul 25, 2017
Sold
$699,000
$251/sq ft
Jun 26, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2017
Price Changed
$699,000
$251/sq ft
May 25, 2017
Listed
$735,000
$264/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1985
Sold
$70,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,512 (+28.2%)
$133,720 + $206,160
$339,880
2024
$11,323 (−9.4%)
$133,720 + $206,160
$339,880
2023
$12,501 (+13.7%)
$133,720 + $221,280
$355,000
2022
$10,992 (−1.4%)
$37,094 + $227,866
$264,960
2021
$11,143 (+101.9%)
$38,000 + $226,960
$264,960
2020
$5,519 (+17.7%)
$38,000 + $226,960
$264,960
2019
$4,689 (−0.6%)
$38,000 + $209,160
$247,160
2018
$4,716 (−43.0%)
$38,000 + $195,760
$233,760
2017
$8,274 (+72.7%)
$38,000 + $195,760
$233,760
2016
$4,790 (+14.2%)
$38,000 + $135,960
$173,960
2014
$4,196 (−0.2%)
$38,000 + $137,280
$175,280
2013
$4,203 (+437.4%)
$37,984 + $107,496
$145,480
2012
$782 (−82.6%)
$43,600 + $101,880
$145,480
2011
$4,484 (+529.7%)
$35,360 + $110,120
$145,480
2010
$712 (+11.8%)
$35,360 + $110,120
$145,480
2008
$637
Tax history for 642 Sycamore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,512 (+28.2%)
$133,720 + $206,160
$339,880
2024
$11,323 (−9.4%)
$133,720 + $206,160
$339,880
2023
$12,501 (+13.7%)
$133,720 + $221,280
$355,000
2022
$10,992 (−1.4%)
$37,094 + $227,866
$264,960
2021
$11,143 (+101.9%)
$38,000 + $226,960
$264,960
2020
$5,519 (+17.7%)
$38,000 + $226,960
$264,960
2019
$4,689 (−0.6%)
$38,000 + $209,160
$247,160
2018
$4,716 (−43.0%)
$38,000 + $195,760
$233,760
2017
$8,274 (+72.7%)
$38,000 + $195,760
$233,760
2016
$4,790 (+14.2%)
$38,000 + $135,960
$173,960
2014
$4,196 (−0.2%)
$38,000 + $137,280
$175,280
2013
$4,203 (+437.4%)
$37,984 + $107,496
$145,480
2012
$782 (−82.6%)
$43,600 + $101,880
$145,480
2011
$4,484 (+529.7%)
$35,360 + $110,120
$145,480
2010
$712 (+11.8%)
$35,360 + $110,120
$145,480
2008
$637
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,061
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 05 070
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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur on Ponce de Leon left on Sycamore Dr. to 642 Sycamore on the corner of Fairview and Sycamore.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,061
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 05 070
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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