**Location, location, location!** This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath Oakhurst cottage puts you in the heart of one of Decatur's most beloved neighborhoods - zoned for top-rated Oakhurst Elementary and just a short stroll to Oakhurst Village's restaurants, shops, and community events. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace that give this home the warmth and character Oakhurst is known for. The updated kitchen makes it truly move-in ready - just unpack and start living. The curb appeal alone will stop you in your tracks. The front yard is a true gardener's paradise, bursting with plantings that make this home stand out from the moment you arrive. Out back, a fully fenced yard offers a private retreat complete with a producing fig tree, a stunning oversized hydrangea, and a raised garden bed ready for your next harvest. With fencing both front and back, it's ideal for pets, kids, and entertaining alike. It's hard to get into Oakhurst at this price point - don't miss your chance to own a little piece of this iconic Decatur neighborhood!
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Zestimate®
$479,900
837 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
2beds
832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$479,900 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
$2,139 Estimated rent
Home value
$479,900
$451,000 - $509,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick Peyer patrickpeyer@gmail.com,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Stephen Rudolph, 333609
Ansley RE | Christie's Int'l RE
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10736017
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 832
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 832
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 15 213 02 040
- Special conditions: No Disclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Pool, Sidewalks, Walk To Schools
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Oakhurst
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $479,900-4%$577/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10736017 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$601/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7754984 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+25%$601/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7754984 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: FMLS GA #6893915 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2021 | Sold | $400,000-6.2%$481/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #9002808 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Pending sale | $426,500$513/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6893915 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2021 | Price change | $426,500-5.2%$513/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000-3.2%$541/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6893915 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2021 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$559/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $475,000+36.5%$571/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200$3/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Sold | $348,000+2.4%$418/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #8631455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Pending sale | $340,000$409/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8631455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2019 | Price change | $340,000-2.9%$409/sqft |
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| 8/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $350,000$421/sqft |
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| 8/7/2019 | Pending sale | $350,000$421/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8631455 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2019 | Price change | $350,000-9.1%$421/sqft |
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| 5/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $385,000-3.7%$463/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8577476 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2019 | Listing removed | $399,999$481/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8515745 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2019 | Price change | $399,999-5.9%$481/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8515745 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $425,000+63.5%$511/sqft |
Source: Keller Knapp, Inc #8515745 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2014 | Sold | $260,000+8.4%$313/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5314372 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2014 | Pending sale | $239,900$288/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta #5314372 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $239,900$288/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta #5314372 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,166 +8.4% | $181,240 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $13,070 +737% | $172,400 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $1,561 +13.4% | $162,160 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $1,377 +8.3% | $144,880 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $1,271 -2.3% | $133,720 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $1,301 +8.1% | $125,160 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $1,203 +644% | $116,440 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $162 -66.8% | $117,880 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $487 +0.1% | $114,080 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $486 | $109,840 +43.1% |
| 2014 | $486 | $76,760 +24.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $61,640 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,640 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,640 |
| 2010 | $672 -2.4% | $61,640 |
| 2009 | $689 +4.4% | $61,640 |
| 2008 | $660 +156.8% | $61,640 |
| 2007 | $257 | $61,640 |
| 2006 | $257 +7.9% | $61,640 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $238 +13.4% | $58,480 +5.3% |
| 2004 | $210 -0.5% | $55,560 |
| 2003 | $211 +99.9% | $55,560 |
| 2002 | $106 +108.4% | $55,560 +16% |
| 2001 | $51 | $47,880 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fifth Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakhurst
- Middle: Beacon Hill
- High: Decatur
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Dekalb County
- Decatur
- 30030
- Oakhurst
- 837 E Lake Dr
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