Fully renovated 1950s brick ranch in the heart of Medlock Park with the ultimate combination of charm, style, and unbeatable location! This beautifully updated home features an open-concept floor plan with rich hardwood floors, exposed beam, designer lighting, and a stunning renovated kitchen complete with quartz countertops, oversized island with seating, stainless steel appliances, and eye-catching custom tile backsplash-perfect for entertaining and everyday living alike. The spacious bedrooms and updated bathrooms blend modern finishes with timeless character, while the indoor living spaces flow seamlessly to an incredible backyard retreat. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis featuring a huge updated gunite pool with PebbleTec finish, expansive entertaining patio, lower terrace with pavers, and multiple lounging areas ideal for hosting gatherings, relaxing poolside, or enjoying warm Georgia evenings. Situated directly across from the Medlock Park playground, baseball fields, and the South Peachtree Creek Trail, this home offers easy access to some of the area’s best outdoor recreation right outside your door. Plus, you’re just minutes from the exciting new Lulah Hills development with upcoming dining, shopping, and entertainment. This is Medlock Park living at its best!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Angela Eschbach• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Contact: 404-352-2010
Bought with Sharon Hallman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #7762473
Redfin Estimate
$658,367
$23K since sold in June 2026$16K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($607K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $2,783 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 886 Scott Cir
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7762473
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$635,000
$391/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Contingent
—
May 13, 2026
Relisted
—
May 11, 2026
Contingent
—
May 1, 2026
Listed
$625,000
$385/sq ft
GAMLS #8841905
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$320,000
$197/sq ft
Aug 22, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2020
Listed
$309,000
$190/sq ft
This spacious, 4-sided brick ranch is priced to sell! One-of-a-kind home features a large heated swimming pool with attached hot tub surrounded by a vast, two-tiered entertainment patio. The open space beyond the pool is perfect for building the outdoor living area of your dreams and offers unparalleled privacy with a canopy of trees lining the hill behind the home. Large kitchen with granite countertop is open to a sunken family room with original Terracotta flooring. Formal dining and living room offer privacy when needed and an easy opportunity to change the floor plan. Separate office with built-in shelving is the perfect spot to work from home with a view of the pool. Positioned directly across the street from Medlock Park and an elevated nature trail that connects to the Mason Mill Park tennis center and playgrounds, as well as a short walk to Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Ira B. Melton Park. Easy access to several grocery stores, gyms, Emory University, downtown Decatur and Midtown Atlanta. This is an unbeatable in-town location perfect for the buyer who wants to live like every day is a special getaway!
FMLS #6767937
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$320,000
$197/sq ft
Aug 28, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2020
Listed
$309,000
$190/sq ft
This spacious, 4-sided brick ranch is priced to sell! One-of-a-kind home features a large heated swimming pool with attached hot tub surrounded by a vast, two-tiered entertainment patio. The open space beyond the pool is perfect for building the outdoor living area of your dreams and offers unparalleled privacy with a canopy of trees lining the hill behind the home. Large kitchen with granite countertop is open to a sunken family room with original Terracotta flooring. Formal dining and living room offer privacy when needed and an easy opportunity to change the floor plan. Separate office with built-in shelving is the perfect spot to work from home with a view of the pool. Positioned directly across the street from Medlock Park and an elevated nature trail that connects to the Mason Mill Park tennis center and playgrounds, as well as a short walk to Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Ira B. Melton Park. Easy access to several grocery stores, gyms, Emory University, downtown Decatur and Midtown Atlanta. This is an unbeatable in-town location perfect for the buyer who wants to live like every day is a special getaway!
FMLS #4244283
Oct 20, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2011
Sold
$139,900
$86/sq ft
Aug 28, 2011
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2011
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2011
Price Changed
$139,900
$86/sq ft
Jul 1, 2011
Listed
$154,900
$95/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Aug 5, 2011
Price Changed
$139,900
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 2005
Sold
$234,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,293 (−1.5%)
$45,120 + $173,480
$218,600
2024
$6,389 (+23.2%)
$45,120 + $173,480
$218,600
2023
$5,187 (−8.4%)
$45,120 + $168,160
$213,280
2022
$5,660 (+30.9%)
$44,000 + $137,760
$181,760
2021
$4,323 (+17.1%)
$38,200 + $89,800
$128,000
2020
$3,692 (+7.1%)
$38,200 + $89,800
$128,000
2019
$3,446 (+4.1%)
$44,000 + $69,600
$113,600
2018
$3,311 (+7.5%)
$44,000 + $64,040
$108,040
2017
$3,080 (+8.3%)
$44,000 + $64,040
$108,040
2016
$2,844 (−1.1%)
$25,640 + $60,520
$86,160
2014
$2,875 (+16.1%)
$25,640 + $61,000
$86,640
2013
$2,476 (−10.3%)
$25,640 + $51,920
$77,560
2012
$2,760 (−42.1%)
$25,640 + $56,680
$82,320
2011
$4,764 (+52.2%)
$25,320 + $74,840
$100,160
2010
$3,130 (−26.3%)
$25,310 + $74,850
$100,160
2008
$4,249
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,535
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 13 042
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 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: 4
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Wine Rack
Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Tile
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Exhibit included
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS is great!
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,535
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 13 042
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Around this home
31/100 Car-Dependent27/100 Some transit26/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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