Adorable 2BR/2BA PLUS office area with barn door off of the living room in FERNBANK Elementary - This home offers a true owner's suite with updated bathroom and walk in closet, original hardwood floors, generously sized secondary bedroom and bath, open layout with renovated kitchen, screened in porch as well as a deck overlooking the large, fenced in yard big enough to add additional square footage. ALL 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 owner occupants or investors. Very established neighborhood with a location that can't be beat for this price -- WELCOME HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by LAURA MELSON• HomeSmart
Bought with Tim Hur• Point Honors and Associates, Realtors
Source:FMLS #6839506
Redfin Estimate
$445,345
$83K since sold in May 2021$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21.5% lower than the average sale price ($567K) of 6 comparable homes.
Adorable 2BR/2BA PLUS office area with barn door off of the living room in FERNBANK Elementary - This home offers a true owner's suite with updated bathroom and walk in closet, original hardwood floors, generously sized secondary bedroom and bath, open layout with renovated kitchen, screened in porch as well as a deck overlooking the large, fenced in yard big enough to add additional square footage. ALL 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 owner occupants or investors. Very established neighborhood with a location that can't be beat for this price -- WELCOME HOME!
FMLS #6839506
May 3, 2021
Sold
$362,500
Feb 27, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Feb 9, 2021
Listed
$359,900
GAMLS #8736630
Mar 24, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2020
Listed
$339,000
FMLS #6103111
Jan 25, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2018
Price Changed
$308,716
Dec 15, 2018
Price Changed
$30,871,656
Nov 21, 2018
Listed
$309,000
GAMLS #8488597
Feb 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2018
Price Changed
$308,716
Nov 21, 2018
Listed
$309,000
GAMLS #8247227
Sep 21, 2017
Sold
$275,000
Sep 13, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$290,000
FMLS #5898452
Sep 21, 2017
Sold
$275,000
Sep 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$290,000
Public Records
Jul 10, 2017
Sold
$200,000
GAMLS #7093810
Jul 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2013
Listed
$214,500
FMLS #5144288
Jul 12, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2013
Listed
$214,500
Public Records
Aug 27, 2007
Sold
$205,000
Public Records
Mar 11, 2005
Sold
$179,000
Public Records
May 19, 1998
Sold
$130,500
Public Records
Apr 1, 1993
Sold
$60,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,340 (−4.0%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2024
$5,562 (+27.4%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2023
$4,367 (−10.9%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2022
$4,902 (−22.3%)
$37,280 + $107,720
$145,000
2021
$6,310 (+13.1%)
$41,800 + $94,200
$136,000
2020
$5,581
$41,800 + $94,200
$136,000
2019
$5,581 (+9.2%)
$41,800 + $77,600
$119,400
2018
$5,110 (+29.9%)
$41,800 + $66,600
$108,400
2017
$3,933 (+8.5%)
$41,800 + $66,600
$108,400
2016
$3,625 (+7.1%)
$24,360 + $49,960
$74,320
2014
$3,386 (+11.0%)
$24,360 + $42,040
$66,400
2013
$3,051 (+3.5%)
$24,360 + $35,400
$59,760
2012
$2,948 (−13.1%)
$24,360 + $33,080
$57,440
2011
$3,394 (+7.4%)
$24,040 + $44,648
$68,688
2010
$3,159 (+2.0%)
$24,040 + $46,240
$70,280
2008
$3,096
Tax history for 986 Gaylemont Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,340 (−4.0%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2024
$5,562 (+27.4%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2023
$4,367 (−10.9%)
$43,330 + $129,990
$173,320
2022
$4,902 (−22.3%)
$37,280 + $107,720
$145,000
2021
$6,310 (+13.1%)
$41,800 + $94,200
$136,000
2020
$5,581
$41,800 + $94,200
$136,000
2019
$5,581 (+9.2%)
$41,800 + $77,600
$119,400
2018
$5,110 (+29.9%)
$41,800 + $66,600
$108,400
2017
$3,933 (+8.5%)
$41,800 + $66,600
$108,400
2016
$3,625 (+7.1%)
$24,360 + $49,960
$74,320
2014
$3,386 (+11.0%)
$24,360 + $42,040
$66,400
2013
$3,051 (+3.5%)
$24,360 + $35,400
$59,760
2012
$2,948 (−13.1%)
$24,360 + $33,080
$57,440
2011
$3,394 (+7.4%)
$24,040 + $44,648
$68,688
2010
$3,159 (+2.0%)
$24,040 + $46,240
$70,280
2008
$3,096
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 062 09 006
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.
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: North Druid Hills towards Decatur -- RIGHT on Willivee Drive -- LEFT on Scott Circle -- LEFT onto Desmond -- RIGHT onto Gaylemont Circle
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 062 09 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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