Charming cape cod in the wildly popular Medlock Park subdivision! This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home on a full basement features a renovated kitchen and 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, a professionally waterproofed unfinished basement with loads of space, new electrical panel, updated plumbing, recent HVAC and huge deck perfect for entertaining. A perfect walking and running neighborhood that includes Medlock Park, Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek trail. Super convenient to Emory/CDC/City of Decatur and all area interstates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by MATT N SMITH• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7420315
Redfin Estimate
$477,988
$13K since sold in August 2024$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.1% higher than the average sale price ($423K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming cape cod in the wildly popular Medlock Park subdivision! This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home on a full basement features a renovated kitchen and 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, a professionally waterproofed basement, new electrical panel, updated plumbing, recent HVAC and huge deck perfect for entertaining. A perfect walking and running neighborhood that includes Medlock Park, Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek trail. Super convenient to Emory/CDC/City of Decatur and all area interstates.
GAMLS #8160538
Aug 1, 2017
Sold
$292,000
$245/sq ft
Jul 1, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2017
Price Changed
$299,000
$251/sq ft
May 5, 2017
Price Changed
$316,000
$265/sq ft
Apr 11, 2017
Price Changed
$334,900
$281/sq ft
Apr 3, 2017
Price Changed
$349,900
$294/sq ft
Mar 29, 2017
Listed
$355,000
$298/sq ft
FMLS #5825764
Aug 1, 2017
Sold
$292,000
$245/sq ft
Jul 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 17, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2017
Price Changed
$299,000
$251/sq ft
May 5, 2017
Price Changed
$316,000
$265/sq ft
Apr 11, 2017
Price Changed
$334,000
$280/sq ft
Apr 3, 2017
Price Changed
$349,900
$294/sq ft
Mar 29, 2017
Listed
$355,000
$298/sq ft
Charming cape cod in the wildly popular Medlock Park community! This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with a full basement features an updated kitchen and 2 bathrooms, newly refinished hardwood floors, new exterior paint, a professionally waterproofed basement, new electrical panel, updated plumbing, recent HVAC and huge deck (perfect for entertaining). A great walking and running neighborhood that includes Medlock Park, Mason Mill Park and the South Peachtree Creek trail. Super convenient to Emory/CDC/City of Decatur and all area interstates.
Public Records
Jun 16, 2006
Sold
$234,500
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2001
Sold
$223,000
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 1999
Sold
$165,600
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1995
Sold
$122,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 7, 1992
Sold
$109,500
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 1984
Sold
$57,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1983
Sold
$54,100
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,113 (+57.1%)
$45,120 + $142,640
$187,760
2023
$3,892 (−4.3%)
$45,120 + $91,160
$136,280
2022
$4,067 (+9.4%)
$44,000 + $85,480
$129,480
2021
$3,716 (−2.0%)
$44,000 + $70,280
$114,280
2020
$3,792 (+1.6%)
$44,000 + $70,280
$114,280
2019
$3,732 (+4.2%)
$44,000 + $72,360
$116,360
2018
$3,580 (+7.7%)
$44,000 + $66,200
$110,200
2017
$3,323 (+7.5%)
$44,000 + $66,200
$110,200
2016
$3,092 (+50.2%)
$28,360 + $66,120
$94,480
2014
$2,058 (+3.4%)
$28,360 + $61,200
$89,560
2013
$1,989 (−4.4%)
$28,360 + $32,640
$61,000
2012
$2,081 (−18.5%)
$28,360 + $32,640
$61,000
2011
$2,553 (−6.6%)
$28,000 + $44,624
$72,624
2010
$2,733 (+11.5%)
$28,000 + $59,200
$87,200
2008
$2,451
Tax history for 789 Medlock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,113 (+57.1%)
$45,120 + $142,640
$187,760
2023
$3,892 (−4.3%)
$45,120 + $91,160
$136,280
2022
$4,067 (+9.4%)
$44,000 + $85,480
$129,480
2021
$3,716 (−2.0%)
$44,000 + $70,280
$114,280
2020
$3,792 (+1.6%)
$44,000 + $70,280
$114,280
2019
$3,732 (+4.2%)
$44,000 + $72,360
$116,360
2018
$3,580 (+7.7%)
$44,000 + $66,200
$110,200
2017
$3,323 (+7.5%)
$44,000 + $66,200
$110,200
2016
$3,092 (+50.2%)
$28,360 + $66,120
$94,480
2014
$2,058 (+3.4%)
$28,360 + $61,200
$89,560
2013
$1,989 (−4.4%)
$28,360 + $32,640
$61,000
2012
$2,081 (−18.5%)
$28,360 + $32,640
$61,000
2011
$2,553 (−6.6%)
$28,000 + $44,624
$72,624
2010
$2,733 (+11.5%)
$28,000 + $59,200
$87,200
2008
$2,451
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,191
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 062 01 037
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
Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Other
Basement: Daylight, Full, Interior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,191
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 794
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PB 18 PG 84
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, travel north on Clairemont Avenue, Right on Scott Blvd, left on Medlock Road. Home on Right before reaching the school
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,191
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 062 01 037
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 • 1.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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