Off Market Nov 2022 for $184K

$233,562

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,232/mo

•

972

sq ft

2985 Decatur Ave, Scottdale, GA 30079

About this home

Home needs your final touches to bring ~310K+ resale or rental property for investment portfolio. Ask your Agent the details about this property's availability!! LOCATION is considered "a best kept secret" of Decatur access by area homeowners. CLOSE to Emory, I-20, Dekalb Farmer's Market, Downtown Decatur, shopping, restaurants....Smart purchase fixer upper with all the hard work done. Tall Ceilings vaulted with beautiful dark wood Horizontal beams intended to be seen after ceiling is drywalled throughout home. ROOMMATE plan with equal sized 2 bedroom en suites with 2 full private baths. Open kitchen living area is central to the home. Future side deck plan would be accessible outside the living area and could wrap around to rear of home for cool treed views and entertaining. Front porch is covered and could easily be private or ready for that porch swing and front yard view. SEE floor plan in photos. Original Oak Hardwoods in front bedroom can be sanded and stained to gorgeous light and bright. Seller was told at time of purchase that ROOF approx 4 years old, NEW double pane windows throughout. NEW fiber cement exterior, NEW electrical and NEW plumbing not currently hooked up to any utilites. Curb accommodates driveway to the right of the home which could be the single length of 5 vehicles, but there is room for double drive likely. QUIET peaceful neighborly feel on this block. ****CASH sale. AS IS purchase. SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY. Must SEE property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Cecilia Saxon • Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta

Bought with Colt Kelley • Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North

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•Source:GAMLS #10097228

Redfin Estimate

$233,562

$50K since sold in November 2022$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21.2% lower than the average sale price ($296K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$260,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,055 sq ft
524 Hempstead St, Scottdale, GA 30079
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$273,260
B
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
778 Mclendon Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$260,000
C
2 beds2 baths824 sq ft
701 Milton St, Scottdale, GA 30079
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$174,500
D
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
3249 Stratton Ln, Scottdale, GA 30079
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$375,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,585 sq ft
784 Tanner Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$435,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,314 sq ft
840 Vista Way, Decatur, GA 30033

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Market trends in 30079, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

95.5%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$569K

$108K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

20 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

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$579,000
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624 Lantern Park Ln, Scottdale, GA 30079
$850,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,556 sq ft
370 Reed St, Scottdale, GA 30079
$223,000
2 beds1 bath876 sq ft
620 Gibbons Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079
COMING SOON
$375,000
3 beds3 baths1,810 sq ft
3297 Park Pointe Cir Cir, Scottdale, GA 30079
3D WALKTHROUGH
$215,000
2 beds1 bath808 sq ft
3383 Lawrence St, Scottdale, GA 30079
3D WALKTHROUGH
$309,900
3 beds2 baths1,151 sq ft
3240 Stratton Ln, Scottdale, GA 30079
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Sale history for 2985 Decatur Ave

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #10097228

Nov 9, 2022

Sold

$184,000

$189/sq ft

Oct 28, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 26, 2022

Relisted

—

Oct 26, 2022

Pending

—

Oct 1, 2022

Listed

$245,000

$252/sq ft

FMLS #6548275

May 24, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$93/sq ft

May 9, 2019

Pending

—

May 6, 2019

Listed

$85,000

$87/sq ft

GAMLS #8577751

May 24, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$93/sq ft

May 9, 2019

Pending

—

May 6, 2019

Listed

$85,000

$87/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,403 (+12.8%)

$20,080 + $70,120

$90,200

2024

$3,905 (+16.4%)

$20,080 + $70,120

$90,200

2023

$3,355 (+21.4%)

$20,080 + $66,000

$86,080

2022

$2,763 (+17.4%)

$8,000 + $53,040

$61,040

2021

$2,354 (+41.5%)

$8,000 + $43,720

$51,720

2020

$1,664 (+10.1%)

$8,000 + $43,720

$51,720

2019

$1,511 (−20.7%)

$8,000 + $24,520

$32,520

2018

$1,905 (+525.4%)

$8,000 + $28,920

$36,920

2017

$305 (−8.3%)

$8,000 + $28,920

$36,920

2016

$332 (+41.3%)

$13,600 + $18,280

$31,880

2014

$235 (+13.8%)

$13,600 + $11,680

$25,280

2013

$207 (−11.0%)

$13,720 + $8,120

$21,840

2012

$232 (−5.9%)

$13,720 + $8,120

$21,840

2011

$247 (−30.3%)

$11,160 + $10,200

$21,360

2010

$354 (+26.6%)

$11,160 + $27,520

$38,680

2008

$280

Tax history for 2985 Decatur Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,403 (+12.8%)

$20,080 + $70,120

$90,200

2024

$3,905 (+16.4%)

$20,080 + $70,120

$90,200

2023

$3,355 (+21.4%)

$20,080 + $66,000

$86,080

2022

$2,763 (+17.4%)

$8,000 + $53,040

$61,040

2021

$2,354 (+41.5%)

$8,000 + $43,720

$51,720

2020

$1,664 (+10.1%)

$8,000 + $43,720

$51,720

2019

$1,511 (−20.7%)

$8,000 + $24,520

$32,520

2018

$1,905 (+525.4%)

$8,000 + $28,920

$36,920

2017

$305 (−8.3%)

$8,000 + $28,920

$36,920

2016

$332 (+41.3%)

$13,600 + $18,280

$31,880

2014

$235 (+13.8%)

$13,600 + $11,680

$25,280

2013

$207 (−11.0%)

$13,720 + $8,120

$21,840

2012

$232 (−5.9%)

$13,720 + $8,120

$21,840

2011

$247 (−30.3%)

$11,160 + $10,200

$21,360

2010

$354 (+26.6%)

$11,160 + $27,520

$38,680

2008

$280

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

972

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

18 047 11 016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

SOT1

Light Industrial District

The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the M (Light Industrial) District is as follows: To provide areas for the establishment of businesses engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning, or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment and the sale and distribution of such goods, merchandise or equipment in locations so designated in the comprehensive plan; To provide an environment for light industrial uses that produces no appreciable impact on adjacent properties and preserve the appeal and appearance of residential and commercial areas; To assure that all establishments located within the M (Light Industrial) District operate in compliance with the noise standards contained in this chapter and that any negative noise impact resulting from the use of land within the M (Light Industrial) District is contained within the boundaries of said district and does not create noise problems for adjoining residential, office or commercial districts; To provide an area within DeKalb County for recycling and green businesses to locate; To generate employment opportunities and economic development; To assure that M (Light Industrial) districts are so located that transportation access to thoroughfares and freeways is available; To allow for the conversion of industrial buildings which are 50 years of age or older to multi-family dwellings so as to promote living and working space as well as historic preservation; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.

Zone overlays

SCOTTDALE OVERLAY DIST TIER 1

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Industrial
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Mixed use
Office

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Total: 4
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: None

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, None
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Roommate Plan
Living Area: 972
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 972
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: One
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 0
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Common Walls: No Common Walls

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Construction Materials: Other
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood

Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Attached YN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: House
Section: 000

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Land Lot: 47

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 13068
Lot Size Square Feet: 13068
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sloped
Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse
Water Body Name: None
Plat Page: 000

Building Information
Year Built: 1930
Building Area Total: 972
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 18 047 11 016
Tax Annual Amount: 2763
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, None, Water Available
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater

Location

Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0

HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Mclendon
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 2985 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale GA 30079
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30079
Country: US
District: 18
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -84.2672,33.792148
Directions: I-20East to Exit 40 Ponce De Leon Ave. Take right on Decatur Avenue. Home on right. and yes SEE GPS.

Community Information
Community Features: Walk To Schools, Near Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 047 11 016

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 32

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash
Special Listing Conditions: As Is
List Price: 245000
Search Price: 184000
Close Price: 184000
Listing Id: 10097228
Original List Price: 245000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2022-10-07
Close Date: 2022-11-09
Listing Contract Date: 2022-10-01
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-10-26
Off Market Date: 2022-10-26

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Schools

Mclendon Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Druid Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

Druid Hills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Scottdale, GA • 30079

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$222,000 – $269,000

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Home values near 2985 Decatur Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2993 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$253,747
2977 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1481 Sq. Ft.	$293,110

Address	Redfin Estimate
2945 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$251,918
2965 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$271,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
2951 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$293,693
2984 Decatur Avenue, Scottdale, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$277,842

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