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$1,050,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 10732833 MLS
There's a particular kind of house that earns its neighborhood reputation - the one where the backyard parties run long, and you feel like you can vacation at home. This is that house. Step outside and you're three minutes from a treadmill or a class at the Decatur YMCA. No car, no excuses. The Decatur Square, Emory Commons, and the ATL Beltline are just a short drive away. Got kids? It feels like raising them in Norway. They cross the street, pick up the wooded trail alongside the creek, past the outdoor classroom, and arrive at Westchester Elementary in five minutes - on their own, via the natural world. It's the kind of childhood we all wish we had or could go back to. Inside, architectural details and custom touches appear at every turn - a place shaped over time with a clear point of view. The aesthetic reads like modern Scandinavian mountain design that wandered into the city and decided to stay. South-facing, the main floor is drenched in natural light all day, keeping moods light, and by dinner, the kitchen glows amber in the setting sun, turning weeknight meal prep into something worth slowing down for. The screened porch extends the living space under a canopy of mature hardwoods that makes Georgia summers actually lovely. The primary suite is in a category of its own. More spa retreat than bedroom, renovated, generous space, and a hidden-away porch where Spring cherry blossoms fall like slow snow around you, close enough that you feel like you're sitting in the branches themselves. And since it feels more resort suite than home, you can suspend your disbelief that you're not shopping in your boutique-like walk-in closet. The basement earns its keep as a dedicated wellness scullery and laundry hub - the machinery of daily life tucked neatly out of sight, so the rest of the home stays serene. Westchester is a neighborhood that still does things the old way: an annual chili cook-off/music festival and every New Year's Eve, a bonfire where neighbors gather to set ablaze Christmas trees to welcome the coming year. City of Decatur schools and close to everything that makes Decatur worth living in.

229 Westchester Drive, Decatur

Listing courtesy of Compass. Selling Office: .

$599,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 10685211 MLS
Absolutely dream location in the City of Decatur. Set on a quiet street just behind Westchester Elementary, this lovingly maintained, updated ranch offers charm, space, and walkability. The classic four-sided brick exterior opens to hardwood floors and beautiful original detail throughout. A large living room overlooks the quiet neighborhood, while the backyard and patio offer a private, secluded counterpoint, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The open floor plan creates an effortless flow from the living room into a spacious dining room. The brand new kitchen opens into a generous family room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to the patio and fenced backyard. Abundant natural light and thoughtfully connected living spaces create exceptional function and flow throughout the home. Three well-proportioned bedrooms include an updated full bathroom, along with an additional half bath off a flexible third bedroom, ideal for a guest suite, office, or playroom. The original garage has been converted to a large storage area with a concrete floor and easy access to major systems, offering excellent utility and flexibility. Easy driveway parking completes this home. Quiet, charming, and beautifully maintained - an ideal blend of location, livability, and classic appeal.

147 Mockingbird Lane, Decatur

Listing courtesy of Adams Realtors. Selling Office: .

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