Incredible location in desirable University Heights! This charming ranch is steps away from Medlock Park, with playground, baseball, nature trails, and swimming! Just minutes to Downtown Decatur, Emory, Farmer's Market, VA Hospital, CDC, PATH, Toco Hills shopping and more! You will fall in love with the private, professionally landscaped backyard, gorgeous hardwoods, large family room, and two spacious bedrooms with a third converted into an office. This home is perfect for someone looking to live in-town, but still be surrounded by nature. THIS HOME WILL NOT LAST LONG!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Andie Diep• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Listed by MICHAEL BEERNINK• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with Sherrie Crow• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5968765
Redfin Estimate
$475,696
$166K since sold in March 2018$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($546K) of 6 comparable homes.
Incredible location in desirable University Heights! This charming ranch is steps away from Medlock Park, with playground, baseball, nature trails, and swimming! Just minutes to Downtown Decatur, Emory, Farmer's Market, VA Hospital, CDC, PATH, Toco Hills shopping and more! You will fall in love with the private, professionally landscaped backyard, gorgeous hardwoods, large family room, and two spacious bedrooms with a third converted into an office. This home is perfect for someone looking to live in-town, but still be surrounded by nature. THIS HOME WILL NOT LAST LONG!
Public Records
Sep 26, 2001
Sold
$213,900
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1994
Sold
$111,900
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1984
Sold
$69,200
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,401 (−2.2%)
$47,360 + $133,760
$181,120
2024
$5,524 (+25.1%)
$47,360 + $133,760
$181,120
2023
$4,416 (−6.0%)
$47,360 + $130,280
$177,640
2022
$4,696 (+11.9%)
$46,200 + $96,080
$142,280
2021
$4,197 (−3.2%)
$46,200 + $77,400
$123,600
2020
$4,338 (−0.4%)
$46,200 + $77,400
$123,600
2019
$4,357 (+261.4%)
$46,200 + $83,360
$129,560
2018
$1,206 (−2.6%)
$46,200 + $43,840
$90,040
2017
$1,237 (+10.8%)
$46,200 + $43,840
$90,040
2016
$1,117 (+4.7%)
$26,920 + $52,680
$79,600
2014
$1,067 (−54.1%)
$26,920 + $45,000
$71,920
2013
$2,325 (−7.5%)
$26,920 + $45,200
$72,120
2012
$2,514 (−17.2%)
$26,920 + $47,480
$74,400
2011
$3,037 (+6.6%)
$26,560 + $60,464
$87,024
2010
$2,850 (+11.1%)
$26,560 + $63,920
$90,480
2008
$2,565
Tax history for 970 Scott Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,401 (−2.2%)
$47,360 + $133,760
$181,120
2024
$5,524 (+25.1%)
$47,360 + $133,760
$181,120
2023
$4,416 (−6.0%)
$47,360 + $130,280
$177,640
2022
$4,696 (+11.9%)
$46,200 + $96,080
$142,280
2021
$4,197 (−3.2%)
$46,200 + $77,400
$123,600
2020
$4,338 (−0.4%)
$46,200 + $77,400
$123,600
2019
$4,357 (+261.4%)
$46,200 + $83,360
$129,560
2018
$1,206 (−2.6%)
$46,200 + $43,840
$90,040
2017
$1,237 (+10.8%)
$46,200 + $43,840
$90,040
2016
$1,117 (+4.7%)
$26,920 + $52,680
$79,600
2014
$1,067 (−54.1%)
$26,920 + $45,000
$71,920
2013
$2,325 (−7.5%)
$26,920 + $45,200
$72,120
2012
$2,514 (−17.2%)
$26,920 + $47,480
$74,400
2011
$3,037 (+6.6%)
$26,560 + $60,464
$87,024
2010
$2,850 (+11.1%)
$26,560 + $63,920
$90,480
2008
$2,565
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 13 057
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.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Office
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From N. Druid Hills Rd. , go South on Willivee Drive, to Left on Scott Circle then on right ¼ mile. From N. Decatur Rd/Scott Blvd. , go North on Medlock Rd to Left on Lancelot to Right on Scott Circle, through 4-way stop, then on left approximately 1/2 mile.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,471
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 13 057
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 • 1.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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