TRUE 3BR/2BA on large, level lot with cute curb appeal in FERNBANK Elementary - This home offers a new roof and driveway (with extra two car parking pad) and in a location with proximity to SO MANY THINGS! Close to CDC, Emory, VA Hospital, CHOA Brookhaven, Downtown Decatur, Medlock Park, Dekalb Tennis Center, Mason Mill Park TOCO Hills and THE PATH, this house is perfect for first time home buyers or investors. This home offers a sizeable living area, dining room w/ built in shelves, galley kitchen and three bedrooms and two full baths with hardwood floors throughout. The backyard is flat, fenced in and offers very usable space and large enough to add additional square footage. Established neighborhood with a location that can't be beat for this price -- WELCOME HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by LAURA MELSON• HomeSmart
Bought with LAURA MELSON• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6781063
Redfin Estimate
$434,557
$115K since sold in November 2020$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.2% lower than the average sale price ($525K) of 6 comparable homes.
TRUE 3BR/2BA home on large, level lot with cute curb appeal in FERNBANK Elementary - This home offers a new roof and driveway (with extra two car parking pad) and is in a location with proximity to SO MANY THINGS! Close to CDC, Emory, VA Hospital, CHOA Brookhaven, Downtown Decatur, Medlock Park, Dekalb Tennis Center, Mason Mill Park TOCO Hills and THE PATH, this house is perfect for first time home buyers or investors. This home offers a sizeable living area, dining room with built in shelves, galley kitchen and three bedrooms and two full baths with hardwood floors throughout. The backyard is flat, fenced in and offers very usable space and large enough to add additional square footage. Established neighborhood with a location that can't be beat for this price -- WELCOME HOME!
FMLS #6781063
Nov 4, 2020
Sold
$319,100
$285/sq ft
Oct 5, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 21, 2020
Price Changed
$329,000
$294/sq ft
Sep 11, 2020
Listed
$334,500
$299/sq ft
FMLS #6065894
Oct 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2018
Price Changed
$324,000
$290/sq ft
Aug 31, 2018
Listed
$335,000
$300/sq ft
GAMLS #8445233
Sep 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2018
Price Changed
$324,000
$290/sq ft
Aug 31, 2018
Listed
$335,000
$300/sq ft
FMLS #6009126
Sep 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2018
Price Changed
$335,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 24, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2018
Price Changed
$324,000
$290/sq ft
Jun 8, 2018
Price Changed
$329,000
$294/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Listed
$339,000
$303/sq ft
GAMLS #8376582
Sep 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2018
Price Changed
$335,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 24, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2018
Price Changed
$324,000
$290/sq ft
Jun 8, 2018
Price Changed
$329,000
$294/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Listed
$339,000
$303/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2017
Sold
$280,000
$250/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2006
Sold
$230,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 2005
Sold
$170,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,197 (+4.6%)
$45,120 + $109,360
$154,480
2024
$6,882 (+34.3%)
$45,120 + $109,360
$154,480
2023
$5,125 (+0.7%)
$45,120 + $102,080
$147,200
2022
$5,088 (−9.0%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2021
$5,590 (+27.7%)
$44,000 + $75,600
$119,600
2020
$4,376 (−15.6%)
$44,000 + $75,600
$119,600
2019
$5,183 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $66,320
$110,320
2018
$4,937 (+30.7%)
$44,000 + $60,480
$104,480
2017
$3,778 (+4.1%)
$44,000 + $60,480
$104,480
2016
$3,628
$25,640 + $48,760
$74,400
2014
$3,630 (+11.2%)
$25,640 + $41,320
$66,960
2013
$3,265 (+0.9%)
$25,640 + $38,840
$64,480
2012
$3,237 (+2.4%)
$25,640 + $38,160
$63,800
2011
$3,162 (−9.6%)
$25,320 + $49,368
$74,688
2010
$3,498 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $53,440
$78,760
2008
$3,429
Tax history for 870 Willivee Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,197 (+4.6%)
$45,120 + $109,360
$154,480
2024
$6,882 (+34.3%)
$45,120 + $109,360
$154,480
2023
$5,125 (+0.7%)
$45,120 + $102,080
$147,200
2022
$5,088 (−9.0%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2021
$5,590 (+27.7%)
$44,000 + $75,600
$119,600
2020
$4,376 (−15.6%)
$44,000 + $75,600
$119,600
2019
$5,183 (+5.0%)
$44,000 + $66,320
$110,320
2018
$4,937 (+30.7%)
$44,000 + $60,480
$104,480
2017
$3,778 (+4.1%)
$44,000 + $60,480
$104,480
2016
$3,628
$25,640 + $48,760
$74,400
2014
$3,630 (+11.2%)
$25,640 + $41,320
$66,960
2013
$3,265 (+0.9%)
$25,640 + $38,840
$64,480
2012
$3,237 (+2.4%)
$25,640 + $38,160
$63,800
2011
$3,162 (−9.6%)
$25,320 + $49,368
$74,688
2010
$3,498 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $53,440
$78,760
2008
$3,429
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,118
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 12 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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 Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: N Druid Hills Road towards Decatur -- Cross over Clairmont -- Turn right in about 1.5 miles on Willivee (stop light) -- Home will be about a mile in on the right, just past Scott Circle.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Trails/Greenway, Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,118
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 12 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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