A MUST SEE! Welcome to 898 Scott Circle, a classic brick ranch in the highly desirable Decatur neighborhood of Medlock Park, zoned for Fernbank Elementary. This home has a comfortable, easy layout with a mix of original character and thoughtful updates throughout, giving it a warmth and authenticity that’s increasingly hard to find. The main living spaces feel inviting and practical, with good natural light and a layout that works well for everyday living. In addition to its three bedrooms and one bath, this home features a light-filled sunroom on a concrete slab which provides a great starting point for future expansion, including the potential to add on a second bathroom. In the meantime, it offers additional flexible bonus space ideal for a playroom, reading room, or secondary living area. Theres’s also a crawl space with a workbench, offering useful storage and a dedicated spot for projects. The fenced backyard offers privacy and room to spread out, whether you’re relaxing, entertaining, or just enjoying time outside. The location of this home is a true standout. Tucked in the heart of the neighborhood, steps from Medlock Park, you’ll have easy access to one of the area’s best outdoor amenities, including walking and biking trails, a newly built playground, open green space, and a community pool. It’s the kind of nearby resource that becomes part of your daily routine and adds real value to the way you live. Just minutes from Decatur Square, Emory, CDC, the new Lulah Hills development, and major commuter routes, this home offers both convenience and a neighborhood feel that keeps people here long-term. Homes in this area tend to move quickly, and it’s easy to see why.
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Price cut: $15K (5/7)
$435,000
898 Scott Cir, Decatur, GA 30033
3beds
1,135sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1953
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$427,200 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Good natural lightClassic brick ranchComfortable easy layoutWarmth and authenticityThree bedrooms
- 27 days |
- 1,345 |
- 68 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing Provided by:
Christie Upthegrove,
NorthGroup Real Estate 404-625-0005
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7755083
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: None
- Level: None
Bedroom
- Features: None
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: None
- Basement: Crawl Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,135
- Total interior livable area: 1,135 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 164 x 70
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 18 061 13 044
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick 4 Sides
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
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
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Medlock Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $369,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,449
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$427,200
$406,000 - $449,000
$2,247/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$383/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+54.6%$396/sqft |
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| 9/2/2018 | Listing removed | $1,795$2/sqft |
Source: Perimeter Property Services Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2018 | Price change | $1,795-4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Sold | $291,000+0.7%$256/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5898526 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Pending sale | $289,000$255/sqft |
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| 8/28/2017 | Price change | $289,000-3.7%$255/sqft |
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| 8/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $300,000+44.2%$264/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY METRO ATL #5898526 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2009 | Sold | $208,000+6.7%$183/sqft |
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| 7/12/2004 | Sold | $194,900$172/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,449 -1.8% | $147,920 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $4,529 +20.6% | $144,240 +5% |
| 2023 | $3,757 -8.8% | $137,400 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $4,118 +7.5% | $127,760 +10.8% |
| 2021 | $3,831 -1.8% | $115,320 -2.3% |
| 2020 | $3,900 +3.9% | $118,080 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $3,755 +3.9% | $113,600 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $3,614 +65% | $108,000 +69.8% |
| 2017 | $2,190 +2.5% | $63,600 |
| 2016 | $2,137 | $63,600 +30.5% |
| 2014 | $2,137 | $48,720 |
| 2013 | -- | $48,720 -21.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,360 -14.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $73,056 -3.4% |
| 2010 | $2,382 0% | $75,640 |
| 2009 | $2,382 +13.2% | $75,640 |
| 2008 | $2,105 -0.8% | $75,640 |
| 2007 | $2,121 | $75,640 |
| 2006 | $2,121 +12% | $75,640 +6.8% |
| 2005 | $1,894 +1.8% | $70,840 |
| 2004 | $1,861 +6.8% | $70,840 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $1,742 +15.2% | $67,080 |
| 2002 | $1,512 +20.8% | $67,080 |
| 2001 | $1,252 | $67,080 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Decatur
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fernbank Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Druid Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Druid Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fernbank
- Middle: Druid Hills
- High: Druid Hills
Source: FMLS GA. 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
- 30033
- North Decatur
- 898 Scott Cir
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