Renovated and loved home in the coveted neighborhood of Medlock Park! Be captivated by the grandness of the gorgeous front porch and fully fenced front yard. This lot is unique with full yard access to really make the most of the outdoor space! The outdoor living gives opportunities to host your loved ones with ease. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly blends the dining room, updated kitchen, and spacious living area. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring stunning quartz countertops, a dedicated coffee bar, and high-end appliances that make cooking a delight. Natural light floods the living room through skylights, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for family and friends. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a primary bedroom tucked away for ultimate comfort and privacy. This serene space is complemented by an en-suite bathroom, ensuring a personal oasis just for you. On the opposite side of the home, you’ll find another generously sized bedroom with its own updated bathroom, perfect for guests or family members seeking privacy. Each of the additional bedrooms is spacious and versatile, accommodating a variety of needs—whether as a home office, playroom, or guest suite. The basement includes the laundry/mudroom, access to the one-car garage and ample storage space- a hard find in Medlock Park. Enjoy everything Medlock Park has to offer with the Clyde Shepard Nature Preserve, South Peachtree Creek Trail, Medlock Park baseball fields, Medlock Park playground and Medlock Park Pool. Convenient to Emory/CDC/CHOA, Downtown Decatur, Toco Hill Shopping, and a commuters dream with access to many major roads. This home will be easily accessible to the upcoming work-shop-play community of Lulah Hills.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Angela Eschbach• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with Curt Kelliher• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #7468375
Redfin Estimate
$712,526
$25K since sold in November 2024$10K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 24.5% higher than the average sale price ($573K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 829 Whelchel Drive Decatur. Conveniently located less than 4 miles from Emory, Fernbank, the CDC, Toco Hills and Shepard Nature Preserve, this completely renovated 4 side brick, ranch style, four bedroom, three bath home is something you will want to see. Friends and family are greeted by an open concept dining area that is viewed from the kitchen which features all stainless steel appliances, island, vented hood and five burner gas stove. Soft close cabinets, quartz countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, and a view to the large vaulted family room make the kitchen the center piece of this fantastic home. With four bedrooms and three unique baths, that feature tile work not duplicated anywhere, seamless showers, double vanitity, and barn door entrance, you'll find this home is a statement of quality and uniqueness. The terrace level is super clean with a laundry area and built in workshop. Both front and rear yards are spacious and ready for play or relaxation in a cozy swing or by a fire pit. This home must be seen to appreciate its features.
FMLS #7046919
Jun 27, 2022
Sold
$625,000
$312/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2022
Contingent
—
May 25, 2022
Price Changed
$649,000
$324/sq ft
May 19, 2022
Price Changed
$665,000
$332/sq ft
May 11, 2022
Listed
$679,900
$339/sq ft
Welcome to 829 Whelchel Drive Decatur. Conveniently located less than 4 miles from Emory, Fernbank, the CDC, Toco Hills and Shepard Nature Preserve, this completely renovated 4 side brick, ranch style, four bedroom, three bath home is something you will want to see. Friends and family are greeted by an open concept dining area that is viewed from the kitchen which features all stainless steel appliances, island, vented hood and five burner gas stove. Soft close cabinets, quartz countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, and a view to the large vaulted family room make the kitchen the center piece of this fantastic home. With four bedrooms and three unique baths, that feature tile work not duplicated anywhere, seamless showers, double vanity, and barn door entrance, you'll find this home is a statement of quality and uniqueness. The terrace level is super clean with a laundry area and built in workshop. Both front and rear yards are spacious and ready for play or relaxation in a cozy swing or by a fire pit. This home must be seen to appreciate its features.
Public Records
Jul 26, 2021
Sold
$312,000
$156/sq ft
FMLS #6898171
Jul 15, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$137/sq ft
Jun 26, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2021
Relisted
—
Jun 16, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$162/sq ft
GAMLS #8995280
Jul 19, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$137/sq ft
Jun 22, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2021
Relisted
—
Jun 16, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$162/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,064 (+28.4%)
$49,240 + $229,480
$278,720
2024
$7,059 (+4.5%)
$49,240 + $229,480
$278,720
2023
$6,754 (−7.9%)
$49,240 + $179,040
$228,280
2022
$7,334 (+96.3%)
$45,440 + $112,320
$157,760
2021
$3,735 (+0.8%)
$44,000 + $73,880
$117,880
2020
$3,705
$44,000 + $73,880
$117,880
2019
$3,702 (+4.9%)
$44,000 + $73,640
$117,640
2018
$3,529 (−3.5%)
$44,000 + $66,480
$110,480
2017
$3,657 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $66,480
$110,480
2016
$3,826 (+22.4%)
$24,880 + $96,320
$121,200
2014
$3,127 (+3.6%)
$24,880 + $75,680
$100,560
2013
$3,020 (−4.4%)
$24,800 + $67,480
$92,280
2012
$3,158 (−5.8%)
$24,800 + $67,480
$92,280
2011
$3,353 (+6.7%)
$21,480 + $75,432
$96,912
2010
$3,142 (+10.4%)
$24,615 + $76,185
$100,800
2008
$2,847
Tax history for 829 Whelchel Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,064 (+28.4%)
$49,240 + $229,480
$278,720
2024
$7,059 (+4.5%)
$49,240 + $229,480
$278,720
2023
$6,754 (−7.9%)
$49,240 + $179,040
$228,280
2022
$7,334 (+96.3%)
$45,440 + $112,320
$157,760
2021
$3,735 (+0.8%)
$44,000 + $73,880
$117,880
2020
$3,705
$44,000 + $73,880
$117,880
2019
$3,702 (+4.9%)
$44,000 + $73,640
$117,640
2018
$3,529 (−3.5%)
$44,000 + $66,480
$110,480
2017
$3,657 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $66,480
$110,480
2016
$3,826 (+22.4%)
$24,880 + $96,320
$121,200
2014
$3,127 (+3.6%)
$24,880 + $75,680
$100,560
2013
$3,020 (−4.4%)
$24,800 + $67,480
$92,280
2012
$3,158 (−5.8%)
$24,800 + $67,480
$92,280
2011
$3,353 (+6.7%)
$21,480 + $75,432
$96,912
2010
$3,142 (+10.4%)
$24,615 + $76,185
$100,800
2008
$2,847
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,766
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 062 08 062
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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Street
Interior Features: Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,766
Below Grade Finished Area: 240
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1,526
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See in Documents Please
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Feel free to use the GPS If approaching the intersection of Scott Blvd and North Decatur Rd- Turn onto Medlock Rd take the slight right on Woodridge Rd then take a right on Whelchel Drive. It is the second house on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Swim Team
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,766
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 062 08 062
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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