Off Market Jun 2021 for $528K

$744,521

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,390/mo

•

1,408

sq ft

861 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Right in the heart of City of Decatur's Oakhurst Village. Completely remodeled 1920's bungalow with shotgun style floor plan. Half bath off main, with a guest room up front. Second bedroom and full bath. Master bedroom has walk in closet and master bath with dual vanity and walk in shower. Kitchen island with stone counters, laundry room off back hallway. Rear deck and open back yard with storage shed. Parking pad can accommodate multiple cars. Schools, parks, restaurants, and shopping all nearby! Potential attic and crawl space storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ryan Johnston • Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Bought with Ryan Johnston • Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Source:FMLS #6881813

Redfin Estimate

$744,521

$217K since sold in June 2021$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$630,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
216 Leyden St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$879,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,862 sq ft
119 N 4th Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$775,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
134 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$726,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,358 sq ft
808 3rd Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$330,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,521 sq ft
110 Carter Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$785,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
63 Lakeview Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

116

15 MoM

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Sale history for 861 E Lake Dr

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #6881813

Jun 29, 2021

Sold

$528,000

$375/sq ft

May 23, 2021

Pending

—

May 17, 2021

Contingent

—

May 11, 2021

Listed

$549,900

$391/sq ft

FMLS #5947924

Feb 2, 2018

Sold

$355,000

$252/sq ft

Jan 28, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 17, 2018

Contingent

—

Jan 8, 2018

Listed

$355,000

$252/sq ft

City of Decatur fixer-upper just steps from Oakhurst Village. This corner lot home has 1 BR / 1 BA downstairs with 2/BR upstairs, a private den, separate dining room, extra living space for home office or library, and oversized deck. This is perfect for a home owner looking for a project themselves or for a flipper wanting to do a quick renovation. Spacious for it's small size over two levels. Bump up roof for ROI. If you want the perfect walkable neighborhood zoned for City of Decatur schools, here it is. Hardwoods under carpet. Shed & carport in backyard stay!

GAMLS #8309789

Feb 5, 2018

Sold

$355,000

$252/sq ft

Feb 2, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 8, 2018

Listed

$355,000

$252/sq ft

GAMLS #8225928

Nov 16, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 2017

Relisted

—

Sep 15, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2017

Relisted

—

Aug 1, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 17, 2017

Listed

$395,000

$281/sq ft

FMLS #5880113

Nov 16, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 2017

Relisted

—

Sep 23, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 22, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 15, 2017

Contingent

—

Aug 4, 2017

Relisted

—

Aug 1, 2017

Contingent

—

Jul 17, 2017

Listed

$395,000

$281/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,154 (+29.9%)

$85,520 + $171,520

$257,040

2024

$10,896 (−43.9%)

$85,520 + $171,520

$257,040

2023

$19,409 (+116.7%)

$70,994 + $131,846

$202,840

2022

$8,956 (−40.9%)

$71,680 + $131,160

$202,840

2021

$15,142 (+88.9%)

$31,920 + $116,520

$148,440

2020

$8,015 (+4.5%)

$31,920 + $116,520

$148,440

2019

$7,672 (+336.5%)

$31,920 + $105,360

$137,280

2018

$1,758 (−15.7%)

$31,920 + $95,720

$127,640

2017

$2,084 (+37.4%)

$31,920 + $95,720

$127,640

2016

$1,517 (+95.5%)

$31,920 + $90,920

$122,840

2014

$776 (+49.0%)

$31,920 + $79,640

$111,560

2013

$521 (+51.2%)

$31,904 + $44,616

$76,520

2012

$344 (−63.2%)

$62,451 + $14,069

$76,520

2011

$937 (+165.0%)

$32,000 + $44,520

$76,520

2010

$354 (+18.5%)

$32,000 + $44,520

$76,520

2008

$298

Tax history for 861 E Lake Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,154 (+29.9%)

$85,520 + $171,520

$257,040

2024

$10,896 (−43.9%)

$85,520 + $171,520

$257,040

2023

$19,409 (+116.7%)

$70,994 + $131,846

$202,840

2022

$8,956 (−40.9%)

$71,680 + $131,160

$202,840

2021

$15,142 (+88.9%)

$31,920 + $116,520

$148,440

2020

$8,015 (+4.5%)

$31,920 + $116,520

$148,440

2019

$7,672 (+336.5%)

$31,920 + $105,360

$137,280

2018

$1,758 (−15.7%)

$31,920 + $95,720

$127,640

2017

$2,084 (+37.4%)

$31,920 + $95,720

$127,640

2016

$1,517 (+95.5%)

$31,920 + $90,920

$122,840

2014

$776 (+49.0%)

$31,920 + $79,640

$111,560

2013

$521 (+51.2%)

$31,904 + $44,616

$76,520

2012

$344 (−63.2%)

$62,451 + $14,069

$76,520

2011

$937 (+165.0%)

$32,000 + $44,520

$76,520

2010

$354 (+18.5%)

$32,000 + $44,520

$76,520

2008

$298

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.2

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,408

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 213 02 042

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan

Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Cabinets White,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,080
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Ownership: Fee Simple

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available

Location

Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: East on Ponce De Leon to East Lake Dr. Home is located on the right at corner of E Lake and Underwood Street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 02 042

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Fifth Avenue Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$708,000 – $857,000

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Home values near 861 E Lake Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
917 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$534,984
825 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$619,184

Address	Redfin Estimate
907 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$557,017
837 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$554,355

Address	Redfin Estimate
905 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$524,066
841 E Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,170,867

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