Charming original details in this beautifully updated home, within walking distance to downtown Decatur. The home was fully renovated (to the studs) in 2012, with all new everything (except the old-world charms of a 1940s cottage). Original hardwoods line the floors, with original wood-burning masonry fireplace in the living room, complete with original mantle piece. The fireplace draws as good as any we’ve ever seen. Original hardware garnish the solid core doors, with glass handle knobs and brass finishings. The main living and dining areas are lined with windows, and open to the up-to-date kitchen. The well-equipped kitchen has solid surface (granite) countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farm sink, butcher block island, and gas range (with hood). The kitchen is also filled with windows, which overlook the expansive, well-landscaped backyard. (Perfect for opening and yelling at children that it’s time for dinner). There is a laundry closet with full-sized washer and dryer. The approximately 1-year-old washer and dryer go with the house, unless you don’t want them. Two main floor bedrooms are well proportioned with nice size closets and windows letting in great light. The downstairs bathroom has the original, pinwheel white and black tile. There is a coat closet just off the hall. Upstairs is the owner’s suite. The attic staircase turns slightly into the dining area, with an original block-wood newel post—old world craftsmanship that’s hard to recreate. The owner’s suite is filled with light, windows looking onto the backyard. A well-placed oak tree greets you each morning. The sunlight coming in through the leaves. Cardinals, songbirds, and squirrel friends can be seen feet away. The owner’s suite has three large closets, with wood shelving. The bathroom is fully renovated with a double sink, a large shower, and built-in cabinetry. An upstairs attic space lines the home, with plenty of room for storage. (There are also two additional storage spaces under the home!) The outdoor areas may be the key to this charming home. There is a concrete patio, with built in picnic table. The oak tree provides shade, making this space useable year-round. An extra bonus in this back yard is the concrete block studio. The original owners used it as a wood shop. The current owners affectionately call it the “School Shed,” where their children spent the pandemic virtually learning. How will you use this space? A workshop, home office, greenhouse, art studio, children’s play place, or storage? There are lots of things you can do with this extra space! The fully fenced in backyard is large (approximately 160 feet x 60 feet). It has a fescue lawn, flagstone firepit, and giant boulder wall. The Tennessee granite boulders are massive, with places for plantings in between and a great natural play area for children. Native plants line the back yard, with jasmine bushes, rosemary, and tea olives filling the yard with lovely scents year-round. Not to be outdone, the front yard has a large porch, perfect for the placement of rocking chairs. There are two magnolia trees whose year-round green foliage and large blooms sit next to dogwoods and azaleas. There’s simply no way to be in this home and not feel Southern charm and peace from nature. The neighbors in the community are friendly. Many have children and gardens. The sidewalk lined streets will be filled with folks walking and talking. You’ll make new friends in no time. We look forward to being one of them.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Pamela D Weatherby• Realty Professionals, Inc.
Bought with Rosanne Dorfman• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7007066
Redfin Estimate
$870,610
$136K since sold in April 2022$20K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 70.7% higher than the average sale price ($510K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming original details in this beautifully updated home, within walking distance to downtown Decatur. The home was fully renovated (to the studs) in 2012, with all new everything (except the old-world charms of a 1940s cottage). Original hardwoods line the floors, with original wood-burning masonry fireplace in the living room, complete with original mantle piece. The fireplace draws as good as any weCOve ever seen. Original hardware garnish the solid core doors, with glass handle knobs and brass finishings. The main living and dining areas are lined with windows, and open to the up-to-date kitchen. The well-equipped kitchen has solid surface (granite) countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farm sink, butcher block island, and gas range (with hood). The kitchen is also filled with windows, which overlook the expansive, well-landscaped backyard. (Perfect for opening and yelling at children that itCOs time for dinner). There is a laundry closet with full-sized washer and dryer. The approximately 1-year-old washer and dryer go with the house, unless you donCOt want them. Two main floor bedrooms are well proportioned with nice size closets and windows letting in great light. The downstairs bathroom has the original, pinwheel white and black tile. There is a coat closet just off the hall. Upstairs is the ownerCOs suite. The attic staircase turns slightly into the dining area, with an original block-wood newel postCoold world craftsmanship thatCOs hard to recreate. The ownerCOs suite is filled with light, windows looking onto the backyard. A well-placed oak tree greets you each morning. The sunlight coming in through the leaves. Cardinals, songbirds, and squirrel friends can be seen feet away. The ownerCOs suite has three large closets, with wood shelving. The bathroom is fully renovated with a double sink, a large shower, and built-in cabinetry. An upstairs attic space lines the home, with plenty of room for storage. (There are also two additional storage spaces under the home!) The outdoor areas may be the key to this charming home. There is a concrete patio, with built in picnic table. The oak tree provides shade, making this space useable year-round. An extra bonus in this back yard is the concrete block studio. The original owners used it as a wood shop. The current owners affectionately call it the CSchool Shed,C where their children spent the pandemic virtually learning. How will you use this space? A workshop, home office, greenhouse, art studio, childrenCOs play place, or storage? There are lots of things you can do with this extra space! The fully fenced in backyard is large (approximately 160 feet x 60 feet). It has a fescue lawn, flagstone firepit, and giant boulder wall. The Tennessee granite boulders are massive, with places for plantings in between and a great natural play area for children. Native plants line the back yard, with jasmine bushes, rosemary, and tea olives filling the yard with lovely scents year-round. Not to be outdone, the front yard has a large porch, perfect for the placement of rocking chairs. There are two magnolia trees whose year-round green foliage and large blooms sit next to dogwoods and azaleas. ThereCOs simply no way to be in this home and not feel Southern charm and peace from nature. The neighbors in the community are friendly. Many have children and gardens. The sidewalk lined streets will be filled with folks walking and talking. YouCOll make new friends in no time. We look forward to being one of them.
Public Records
Mar 6, 2013
Sold
$362,000
$235/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2011
Sold
$155,000
$101/sq ft
FMLS #4135699
Sep 19, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2011
Sold
$155,000
$101/sq ft
Sep 7, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2011
Contingent
—
Jul 26, 2011
Relisted
—
Jul 25, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2011
Price Changed
$200,000
$130/sq ft
Oct 14, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$146/sq ft
Tremendous building opportunity: 64 x 265 lot in desirable City of Decatur. Great location and potential; currently meeting all building requirements by city of Decatur. Zoned R60 and walking distance to downtown Decatur and the main public library, restaurants and shops, DeKalb Medical Center, Avondale MARTA, Glenlake Park, and Clairmont Elementary. PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,022 (+9.8%)
$125,160 + $175,320
$300,480
2024
$14,593 (−8.1%)
$125,160 + $175,320
$300,480
2023
$15,872 (+796.5%)
$125,160 + $157,800
$282,960
2022
$1,770 (−88.0%)
$97,480 + $88,840
$186,320
2021
$14,698 (+102.3%)
$25,960 + $140,080
$166,040
2020
$7,264 (+6.7%)
$25,960 + $140,080
$166,040
2019
$6,805 (−1.2%)
$25,960 + $129,720
$155,680
2018
$6,887 (+0.1%)
$25,960 + $136,920
$162,880
2017
$6,877 (+91.6%)
$25,960 + $136,920
$162,880
2016
$3,589 (+82.4%)
$25,960 + $130,640
$156,600
2014
$1,968 (−19.5%)
$25,960 + $112,440
$138,400
2013
$2,446 (+202.5%)
$25,944 + $38,056
$64,000
2012
$808 (−72.7%)
$61,240 + $2,760
$64,000
2011
$2,959 (+231.9%)
$26,000 + $55,720
$81,720
2010
$892 (+1.9%)
$26,000 + $55,720
$81,720
2008
$875
Tax history for 840 Sycamore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,022 (+9.8%)
$125,160 + $175,320
$300,480
2024
$14,593 (−8.1%)
$125,160 + $175,320
$300,480
2023
$15,872 (+796.5%)
$125,160 + $157,800
$282,960
2022
$1,770 (−88.0%)
$97,480 + $88,840
$186,320
2021
$14,698 (+102.3%)
$25,960 + $140,080
$166,040
2020
$7,264 (+6.7%)
$25,960 + $140,080
$166,040
2019
$6,805 (−1.2%)
$25,960 + $129,720
$155,680
2018
$6,887 (+0.1%)
$25,960 + $136,920
$162,880
2017
$6,877 (+91.6%)
$25,960 + $136,920
$162,880
2016
$3,589 (+82.4%)
$25,960 + $130,640
$156,600
2014
$1,968 (−19.5%)
$25,960 + $112,440
$138,400
2013
$2,446 (+202.5%)
$25,944 + $38,056
$64,000
2012
$808 (−72.7%)
$61,240 + $2,760
$64,000
2011
$2,959 (+231.9%)
$26,000 + $55,720
$81,720
2010
$892 (+1.9%)
$26,000 + $55,720
$81,720
2008
$875
*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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,540
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 04 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Other Surface Counters,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Dining L,Open Concept
Room Type: Office, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Private
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: USE GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Stable(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,540
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 04 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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