Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located at 3960 Emerald North St, Decatur, GA in the established and friendly Emerald North neighborhood! This well-designed residence offers flexible living with a spacious master suite featuring its own private en suite bathroom on the downstairs level-perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or those seeking main-level convenience. Upstairs, you will find TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS with easy access to another full bath, providing comfortable space for family, roommates, or visitors. The home shines as an excellent investment opportunity, ideal as a rental property with strong demand in the Decatur area and easy maintenance features that appeal to tenants. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and security, creating a safe outdoor oasis for relaxation, gardening, pets, or entertaining. Nestled in a quiet, no-HOA community of reasonably priced midsize homes, this property provides convenient access to major roads, nearby parks, shopping, and the vibrant energy of metro Atlanta. Whether you're an investor looking for reliable cash flow or a homeowner seeking practical, versatile space, this Emerald North gem delivers great value in a desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity-schedule your showing today and envision the possibilities!
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$236,000
3960 Emerald North Dr, Decatur, GA 30035
3beds
1,551sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.26 Acres Lot
$232,400 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardPractical versatile spacePrivate en suite bathroomPrivacy and securitySpacious master suite
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Listed by:
Mark Spain 770-886-9000,
Mark Spain Real Estate,
Nathan Turner 855-299-7653,
Mark Spain Real Estate
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10823314
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,551
- Total interior livable area: 1,551 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,551
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 15 157 17 050
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,000
- Annual tax amount: $840
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$232,400
$221,000 - $244,000
$1,850/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $236,000-5.6%$152/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $250,000$161/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+260.2%$161/sqft |
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| 7/8/1994 | Sold | $69,400$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $817 -2.7% | $78,000 -7.9% |
| 2024 | $840 +40.2% | $84,720 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $599 -20% | $73,560 +41.9% |
| 2022 | $749 -49.7% | $51,840 +15.7% |
| 2021 | $1,490 +10.6% | $44,800 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $1,348 +13.6% | $40,520 +12.1% |
| 2019 | $1,186 +5.4% | $36,160 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1,126 +29% | $34,520 +31.2% |
| 2017 | $873 +0.7% | $26,320 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $867 | $26,680 +51.2% |
| 2014 | $867 | $17,640 +69.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $10,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $10,400 -31.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,216 -59.4% |
| 2010 | $1,177 | $37,440 |
| 2009 | $1,177 +1.3% | $37,440 -17.2% |
| 2008 | $1,162 -0.5% | $45,200 |
| 2007 | $1,167 | $45,200 |
| 2006 | $1,167 -0.9% | $45,200 |
| 2005 | $1,178 +7.8% | $45,200 +5.2% |
| 2004 | $1,092 +7.3% | $42,960 |
| 2003 | $1,018 +20.2% | $42,960 +5.3% |
| 2002 | $847 +79.6% | $40,800 +19.9% |
| 2001 | $472 | $34,040 |
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Neighborhood: 30035
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Canby Lane
- Middle: Mary Mcleod Bethune
- High: Towers
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







