Experience the perfect balance of city living and small-town charm in this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Decatur home with breathtaking views of a 40-acre horse farm right outside your front door! Bike the nearby PATH trail to Stone Mountain or walk across the street to Little Creek Horse Farm & Park, with horse and walking trails, riding arena, and picnic area. Gorgeous primary suite with vaulted ceiling features an updated bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower with double shower heads, and walk-in closet. Bright sunroom offers a relaxing space to start your day as you overlook the spacious, fully fenced, and thoughtfully landscaped backyard. Host the ultimate outdoor gathering on the large walkout deck, or cozy up on the built-in seating around the fire pit area for an outdoor movie night. Entertaining guests is just as easy indoors in the fireside family room open to dining room, and light-filled kitchen with skylight, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and charming garden window box waiting for your favorite plants to thrive. Three additional bedrooms offer plenty of space for guests, home office, or gym. Lots of extra storage in the backyard shed. Located just minutes from the DeKalb Farmers Market and Downtown Decatur shops and restaurants with easy access to I-285, I-85, Hwy-78, Emory, and CDC. Blaze a trail and saddle up your horses for this perfect living experience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robert Harris• Compass
Bought with Erin Olivier• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7196063
Redfin Estimate
$506,753
$5,247 since sold in April 2023$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($470K) of 6 comparable homes.
Experience the perfect balance of city living and small-town charm in this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Decatur home with breathtaking views of a 40-acre horse farm right outside your front door! Bike the nearby PATH trail to Stone Mountain or walk across the street to Little Creek Horse Farm & Park, with horse and walking trails, riding arena, and picnic area. Gorgeous primary suite with vaulted ceiling features an updated bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower with double shower heads, and walk-in closet. Bright sunroom offers a relaxing space to start your day as you overlook the spacious, fully fenced, and thoughtfully landscaped backyard. Host the ultimate outdoor gathering on the large walkout deck, or cozy up on the built-in seating around the fire pit area for an outdoor movie night. Entertaining guests is just as easy indoors in the fireside family room open to dining room, and light-filled kitchen with skylight, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and charming garden window box waiting for your favorite plants to thrive. Three additional bedrooms offer plenty of space for guests, home office, or gym. Lots of extra storage in the backyard shed. Located just minutes from the DeKalb Farmers Market and Downtown Decatur shops and restaurants with easy access to I-285, I-85, Hwy-78, Emory, and CDC. Blaze a trail and saddle up your horses for this perfect living experience!
Public Records
Apr 8, 2021
Sold
$375,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 2006
Sold
$249,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2005
Sold
$210,900
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1995
Sold
$119,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1987
Sold
$68,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1983
Sold
$13,300
$8/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1982
Sold
$56,800
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,714 (+20.0%)
$34,520 + $144,360
$178,880
2023
$4,761 (+1.5%)
$34,520 + $132,040
$166,560
2022
$4,689 (+55.8%)
$34,400 + $102,240
$136,640
2021
$3,009 (+1.7%)
$34,000 + $55,600
$89,600
2020
$2,959 (+13.0%)
$34,000 + $55,600
$89,600
2019
$2,619 (−0.9%)
$34,000 + $43,200
$77,200
2018
$2,643 (+10.2%)
$34,000 + $44,160
$78,160
2017
$2,399 (−12.5%)
$34,000 + $44,160
$78,160
2016
$2,740 (+18.7%)
$24,960 + $54,960
$79,920
2014
$2,308 (−5.7%)
$24,960 + $53,160
$78,120
2013
$2,448 (−4.5%)
$24,960 + $49,600
$74,560
2012
$2,562 (+8.9%)
$24,960 + $49,600
$74,560
2011
$2,354 (−18.9%)
$18,080 + $48,496
$66,576
2010
$2,903 (+10.9%)
$24,843 + $68,317
$93,160
2008
$2,616
Tax history for 821 Thrift Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,714 (+20.0%)
$34,520 + $144,360
$178,880
2023
$4,761 (+1.5%)
$34,520 + $132,040
$166,560
2022
$4,689 (+55.8%)
$34,400 + $102,240
$136,640
2021
$3,009 (+1.7%)
$34,000 + $55,600
$89,600
2020
$2,959 (+13.0%)
$34,000 + $55,600
$89,600
2019
$2,619 (−0.9%)
$34,000 + $43,200
$77,200
2018
$2,643 (+10.2%)
$34,000 + $44,160
$78,160
2017
$2,399 (−12.5%)
$34,000 + $44,160
$78,160
2016
$2,740 (+18.7%)
$24,960 + $54,960
$79,920
2014
$2,308 (−5.7%)
$24,960 + $53,160
$78,120
2013
$2,448 (−4.5%)
$24,960 + $49,600
$74,560
2012
$2,562 (+8.9%)
$24,960 + $49,600
$74,560
2011
$2,354 (−18.9%)
$18,080 + $48,496
$66,576
2010
$2,903 (+10.9%)
$24,843 + $68,317
$93,160
2008
$2,616
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,469
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 063 11 002
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: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Exercise Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,616
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See documents section for legal description.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: McLendon
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,469
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 063 11 002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mclendon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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