Move-in ready-beautifully updated cottage features a breathtaking kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, specialty backsplash and tile flooring. Master is on the main level w/ a large walk-through closet that leads into your private spa retreat featuring a huge walk-in slate shower w/ dual rain-shower heads, double vanities w/ granite countertops, tile floors plus a huge soaking tub. Hardwood flooring in dining room, master bedroom and all 3 upstairs bedrooms. This home is just a short distance to Emory University and the desirable downtown Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Faye Spicer• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with ALEXANDRA FRENCH• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #5605239
Redfin Estimate
$481,996
$187K since sold in December 2015$17K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($498K) of 6 comparable homes.
Move-in ready-beautifully updated cottage features a breathtaking kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, specialty backsplash and tile flooring. Master is on the main level w/ a large walk-through closet that leads into your private spa retreat featuring a huge walk-in slate shower w/ dual rain-shower heads, double vanities w/ granite countertops, tile floors plus a huge soaking tub. Hardwood flooring in dining room, master bedroom and all 3 upstairs bedrooms. This home is just a short distance to Emory University and the desirable downtown Decatur.
FMLS #5605239
Dec 4, 2015
Price Changed
$295,000
$148/sq ft
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$295,000
$148/sq ft
Dec 1, 2015
Price Changed
$300,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 14, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 9, 2015
Listed
$300,000
$151/sq ft
FMLS #3454771
Jun 14, 2007
Sold
$210,000
$105/sq ft
Apr 2, 2007
Listed
$214,900
$108/sq ft
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Public Records
May 31, 2001
Sold
$220,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 1992
Sold
$100,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1986
Sold
$81,600
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,637 (−1.7%)
$45,120 + $125,520
$170,640
2024
$4,718 (−2.2%)
$45,120 + $125,520
$170,640
2023
$4,824 (−0.5%)
$45,120 + $124,560
$169,680
2022
$4,847 (+13.1%)
$44,000 + $133,280
$177,280
2021
$4,286 (−5.3%)
$44,000 + $109,000
$153,000
2020
$4,526 (+6.0%)
$44,000 + $109,000
$153,000
2019
$4,271 (+7.4%)
$44,000 + $109,200
$153,200
2018
$3,977 (−1.9%)
$44,000 + $92,360
$136,360
2017
$4,053 (+16.1%)
$44,000 + $92,360
$136,360
2016
$3,490 (+42.9%)
$28,360 + $89,400
$117,760
2014
$2,442 (+10.9%)
$28,360 + $40,920
$69,280
2013
$2,202 (−4.5%)
$28,360 + $39,160
$67,520
2012
$2,305 (−18.4%)
$28,360 + $39,160
$67,520
2011
$2,826 (−8.5%)
$28,000 + $52,304
$80,304
2010
$3,087 (−26.1%)
$27,988 + $69,132
$97,120
2008
$4,176
Tax history for 761 Medlock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,637 (−1.7%)
$45,120 + $125,520
$170,640
2024
$4,718 (−2.2%)
$45,120 + $125,520
$170,640
2023
$4,824 (−0.5%)
$45,120 + $124,560
$169,680
2022
$4,847 (+13.1%)
$44,000 + $133,280
$177,280
2021
$4,286 (−5.3%)
$44,000 + $109,000
$153,000
2020
$4,526 (+6.0%)
$44,000 + $109,000
$153,000
2019
$4,271 (+7.4%)
$44,000 + $109,200
$153,200
2018
$3,977 (−1.9%)
$44,000 + $92,360
$136,360
2017
$4,053 (+16.1%)
$44,000 + $92,360
$136,360
2016
$3,490 (+42.9%)
$28,360 + $89,400
$117,760
2014
$2,442 (+10.9%)
$28,360 + $40,920
$69,280
2013
$2,202 (−4.5%)
$28,360 + $39,160
$67,520
2012
$2,305 (−18.4%)
$28,360 + $39,160
$67,520
2011
$2,826 (−8.5%)
$28,000 + $52,304
$80,304
2010
$3,087 (−26.1%)
$27,988 + $69,132
$97,120
2008
$4,176
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,552
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 062 01 042
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: Carport, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Office, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From 285, take 78W towards Decatur. Turn Rt on Medlock Road. House down on right. 761 Medlock Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 062 01 042
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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