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
$516Est. 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
$725,922
$198K since sold in June 2021$16K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($682K) of 6 comparable homes.
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
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Jan 8, 2018
Listed
$355,000
$252/sq ft
GAMLS #8225928
Nov 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 17, 2017
Listed
$395,000
$281/sq ft
FMLS #5880113
Nov 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2017
Contingent
—
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
3
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
Virtual Tour
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