2976 Blackwood Rd, Decatur, GA, 30033
About This Home
EVERYONE'S FAVORITE HOME! Well-loved and maintained for 50+ years by a professional engineer and his homemaker/gardener wife. Brick one-story traditional home inside the perimeter off Briarlake Road, between Briarcliff and LaVista. Plenty of eye appeal with the long, covered front porch with columns, beautiful flower beds, and at rear, vaulted screened porch and built-on-site storage barn/workshop with electricity. Hardwood floors throughout, even in kitchen and foyer. Wood shutters in Living Room, Dining Room and Bedrooms. Storm windows & whole house attic fan for energy efficiency. Ring door bell at front door. Spacious Living Room open to separate Dining Room; white kitchen with built-in microwave, quartz countertops, pantry and eating area. Large laundry room with door to backyard. Big family room with French doors to spacious, vaulted screened porch which has door to backyard. Three bedrooms, two full baths. Two linen closets. Beautiful front yard and beautiful back yard. Two-car garage with stepless threshold entry to kitchen. Barely one step from walkway to front porch and into front door. Area of attic has plywood flooring for storage. Home backs up to Briarlake Forest Park with walking trails and occasional concerts. Optional swim/tennis membership available at nearby Twin Lakes Swim & Tennis Club. Great schools, great neighbors, great value! Hurry to see this one.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Other
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Separate Room
Features
- Master On Main Level
- Window features: Storm Window(s),Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Whole House Fan
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area,Pantry
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 18 192 01 038
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Level,Private
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,033 | $36,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $229 | $2,748 |
| Property Taxes | $328 | $3,936 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $3,809 | $45,708 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $600,000 |
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