Updated Decatur Ranch! This fully updated farmhouse ranch is situated on a large eighty foot wide level fenced-in backyard which offers exceptional privacy and lots of room for outdoor entertaining. Decorative landscaping and lush foliage create the perfect backdrop for lounging and relaxing or hosting backyard social events for friends and family year round. The back deck's beautiful pergola serves as both a desirable accent piece as well as the perfect segue from the outdoor entertaining space to the fully updated dine-in kitchen. Additional interior features include a large living room, hardwood floors, great natural light throughout the entire house, as well as a spacious owner's suite accentuated by an updated master bath and luxurious spa getaway all-in-one! Even this home's laundry room is a masterfully crafted space that makes living here both fun and easy. Conveniently located near everything you could possibly need near downtown Decatur - Emory Hospital, Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, as well as loads of shopping, dining, and parks! This move-in-ready, freshly updated, desirable ranch home offers great value just outside of the city limits by allowing you to take advantage of the low taxes while still taking advantage of the location's accessibility. Making this property something we suggest you put at the top of your ‘must see’ list! New roof in the process of being installed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by ANNMARIE SHARP• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with Andrew Kolodey• Redfin Corporation
Source:FMLS #6769507
Redfin Estimate
$505,677
$81K since sold in October 2020$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.9% higher than the average sale price ($487K) of 6 comparable homes.
Easy access to Emory, CDC and the VA Hospital from this updated cottage. This delightful find offers an open kitchen and dining experience with French door opening to a pergola covered deck that is great for entertaining outdoors. Special features include a large living room with hardwood floors and great natural light. The spacious master bedroom provides a closet system that cures the issue of most older homes. The landscaped lot is eighty feet wide and offers wonderful privacy. Take advantage of the Medlock Park, Pool, the PATH, as well as low taxes.
FMLS #5864881
Aug 3, 2017
Sold
$344,375
$222/sq ft
Jul 11, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2017
Listed
$359,000
$232/sq ft
Easy access to Emory, CDC and the VA Hospital from this updated cottage. This delightful find offers an open kitchen and dining experience with French door opening to a pergola covered deck that is great for entertaining outdoors. Special features include a large living room with hardwood floors and great natural light. The spacious master bedroom provides a closet system that cures the issue of most older homes. The landscaped lot is eighty feet wide and offers wonderful privacy. Take advantage of the Medlock Park, Pool, the PATH, as well as low taxes.
Public Records
May 8, 2013
Sold
$218,500
$141/sq ft
GAMLS #7061182
May 15, 2013
Price Changed
$218,500
$141/sq ft
Apr 29, 2013
Sold
$218,500
$141/sq ft
Mar 15, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2013
Price Changed
$227,000
$146/sq ft
Mar 5, 2013
Listed
$227,000
$146/sq ft
FMLS #5117621
May 9, 2013
Price Changed
$218,500
$141/sq ft
May 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2013
Sold
$218,500
$141/sq ft
Apr 29, 2013
Price Changed
$227,000
$146/sq ft
Mar 29, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 4, 2013
Listed
$227,000
$146/sq ft
GAMLS #3174460
Feb 21, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2012
Listed
$229,900
$148/sq ft
GAMLS #3118164
Jan 18, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2011
Price Changed
$229,900
$148/sq ft
Sep 1, 2011
Listed
$235,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 2004
Sold
$187,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,560 (+0.7%)
$40,600 + $140,880
$181,480
2024
$5,525 (+8.7%)
$40,600 + $140,880
$181,480
2023
$5,081 (+1.0%)
$40,600 + $129,520
$170,120
2022
$5,029
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2021
$5,029 (−17.8%)
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2020
$6,118 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2019
$5,988 (+17.0%)
$39,600 + $88,400
$128,000
2018
$5,119 (+59.6%)
$39,600 + $68,360
$107,960
2017
$3,208 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $68,360
$107,960
2016
$3,140 (−18.3%)
$40,960 + $58,120
$99,080
2014
$3,844 (+109.3%)
$40,960 + $46,840
$87,800
2013
$1,837 (−4.4%)
$40,960 + $15,240
$56,200
2012
$1,921 (−19.1%)
$40,960 + $15,240
$56,200
2011
$2,375 (−10.1%)
$20,560 + $46,940
$67,500
2010
$2,640 (+12.0%)
$20,560 + $62,320
$82,880
2008
$2,358
Tax history for 657 Medlock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,560 (+0.7%)
$40,600 + $140,880
$181,480
2024
$5,525 (+8.7%)
$40,600 + $140,880
$181,480
2023
$5,081 (+1.0%)
$40,600 + $129,520
$170,120
2022
$5,029
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2021
$5,029 (−17.8%)
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2020
$6,118 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $109,360
$148,960
2019
$5,988 (+17.0%)
$39,600 + $88,400
$128,000
2018
$5,119 (+59.6%)
$39,600 + $68,360
$107,960
2017
$3,208 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $68,360
$107,960
2016
$3,140 (−18.3%)
$40,960 + $58,120
$99,080
2014
$3,844 (+109.3%)
$40,960 + $46,840
$87,800
2013
$1,837 (−4.4%)
$40,960 + $15,240
$56,200
2012
$1,921 (−19.1%)
$40,960 + $15,240
$56,200
2011
$2,375 (−10.1%)
$20,560 + $46,940
$67,500
2010
$2,640 (+12.0%)
$20,560 + $62,320
$82,880
2008
$2,358
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,302
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 049 01 001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From GA-400 N. Exit 2 towards GA-141 E. Continue on GA-141 E/Lenox Rd NE. LFT on East Paces Ferry Rd NE. RT on Roxboro Rd. Merge & continue on N Druid Hills Rd NE. RT on US-23 S/ Clairmont Rd. LFT on Desmond Dr. RT on Sunnybrook Dr. RT on Medlock Rd. Property on LFT.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,302
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 049 01 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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