Hard to find smaller all-brick bungalow in the City of Decatur, an amazing value with a HUGE .4 acre lot on a quiet, friendly street. The backyard gate literally walks out to the fruit tree orchard at Legacy Park, the 77 acre greenspace, home to festivals, the arts, and a beautiful lake with a walking path around it. Great starter or downsizing home with original hardwoods and high ceilings, or take the roof off and build up or back. Gorgeous deep yard is fenced, private, and level with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, even a pool. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Walk one mile to downtown Decatur, around the corner to restaurants, breweries, art studios, top-rated Winnona Park Elem and just one block to Talley Street Elem, Legacy Park, E Decatur Greenway Path, and the mixed-use near the Avondale MARTA train station. This property has enormous potential and several new construction homes over $1.5M have recently been built on this street. Lot may support a future Accessory Dwelling Unit (imagine a cottage for grandparents or AirBnB!). Incredible potential! 1-car garage doubles as a rec room. Unfinished waterproofed basement is great for storage. See Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/xTodXiI5Gt0 (for floorplan and layout information only, rendered off virtual 3D floorplan, finishes are not representative of property). New photos added!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by HEATHER TELL• HomeSmart
Bought with Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7324257
Redfin Estimate
$493,788
$31K since sold in February 2024$9,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($434K) of 6 comparable homes.
Hard to find smaller all-brick bungalow in the City of Decatur, an amazing value with a HUGE .4 acre lot on a quiet, friendly street. The backyard gate literally walks out to the fruit tree orchard at Legacy Park, the 77 acre greenspace, home to festivals, the arts, and a beautiful lake with a walking path around it. Great starter or downsizing home with original hardwoods and high ceilings, or take the roof off and build up or back. Gorgeous deep yard is fenced, private, and level with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, even a pool. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Walk one mile to downtown Decatur, around the corner to restaurants, breweries, art studios, top-rated Winnona Park Elem and just one block to Talley Street Elem, Legacy Park, E Decatur Greenway Path, and the mixed-use near the Avondale MARTA train station. This property has enormous potential and several new construction homes over $1.5M have recently been built on this street. Lot may support a future Accessory Dwelling Unit (imagine a cottage for grandparents or AirBnB!). Incredible potential! 1-car garage doubles as a rec room. Unfinished waterproofed basement is great for storage. See Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/xTodXiI5Gt0 (for floorplan and layout information only, rendered off virtual 3D floorplan, finishes are not representative of property). New photos added!
GAMLS #8256646
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$402,500
$392/sq ft
Oct 22, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2017
Price Changed
$425,000
$414/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Price Changed
$430,000
$419/sq ft
Sep 12, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$439/sq ft
NEW PRICE, NEW PAINT! Adorable cottage style home owned by artist in Winnona Park with GORGEOUS ANHUGE 17,000+ square foot lot adjoining the new 77 acre nature park and trails just acquired by City of Decatur (former Methodist Children Home). Perfect starter home now, or take the roof off and expand back and still have a great large yard! Plenty of room for pool and entertaining. Walk to downtown Decatur, DeKalb Farmer's Market and several breweries and art studios, restaurants, Winnona Park Elementary, and within a few years, the end of the street will be converted to pedestrian alley leading to the new shops, restaurants and green space of the renovated Avondale MARTA station and the new high-end mixed use development already under construction.
FMLS #5906064
Nov 27, 2017
Sold
$402,500
$392/sq ft
Nov 1, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 9, 2017
Price Changed
$425,000
$414/sq ft
Sep 28, 2017
Price Changed
$430,000
$419/sq ft
Sep 9, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$439/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 25, 1998
Sold
$137,800
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1995
Sold
$94,600
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1989
Sold
$72,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,129 (+34.6%)
$157,240
2024
$8,268 (−38.6%)
$157,240
2023
$13,467 (+91.8%)
$99,080 + $99,080
$198,160
2022
$7,021 (−46.4%)
$96,400 + $78,120
$174,520
2021
$13,096 (+86.9%)
$34,080 + $113,120
$147,200
2020
$7,006 (+6.8%)
$34,080 + $113,120
$147,200
2019
$6,562 (+11.6%)
$34,080 + $115,000
$149,080
2018
$5,883 (+50.2%)
$34,080 + $104,240
$138,320
2017
$3,917 (+93.6%)
$34,080 + $104,240
$138,320
2016
$2,023 (+59.0%)
$19,520 + $59,520
$79,040
2014
$1,272 (−34.1%)
$19,520 + $52,840
$72,360
2013
$1,930 (+312.5%)
$25,230 + $16,130
$41,360
2012
$468 (−77.8%)
$51,520 + $33,000
$84,520
2011
$2,109 (+412.0%)
$23,000 + $46,440
$69,440
2010
$412 (+7.3%)
$23,000 + $46,440
$69,440
2008
$384
Tax history for 870 Derrydown Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,129 (+34.6%)
$157,240
2024
$8,268 (−38.6%)
$157,240
2023
$13,467 (+91.8%)
$99,080 + $99,080
$198,160
2022
$7,021 (−46.4%)
$96,400 + $78,120
$174,520
2021
$13,096 (+86.9%)
$34,080 + $113,120
$147,200
2020
$7,006 (+6.8%)
$34,080 + $113,120
$147,200
2019
$6,562 (+11.6%)
$34,080 + $115,000
$149,080
2018
$5,883 (+50.2%)
$34,080 + $104,240
$138,320
2017
$3,917 (+93.6%)
$34,080 + $104,240
$138,320
2016
$2,023 (+59.0%)
$19,520 + $59,520
$79,040
2014
$1,272 (−34.1%)
$19,520 + $52,840
$72,360
2013
$1,930 (+312.5%)
$25,230 + $16,130
$41,360
2012
$468 (−77.8%)
$51,520 + $33,000
$84,520
2011
$2,109 (+412.0%)
$23,000 + $46,440
$69,440
2010
$412 (+7.3%)
$23,000 + $46,440
$69,440
2008
$384
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 234 03 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Open Floorplan
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Directions: From Decatur: South on Commerce Dr onto S. Columbia Rd, left on Derrydown Way at light, house will be on your right. From Avondale: West on E. College to Derrydown, turn left, go to 870 and house in on your left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 234 03 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Talley Street Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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