2878 Blackwood Road
Decatur, GA 30033
About This Property
Move-in ready and beautifully updated, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath split level home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and serene living within the highly sought after Lakeside high school cluster. The open and welcoming floor plan showcases freshly painted interiors, refinished hardwood floors on the main level along with granite countertops and brand new kitchen appliances. Extensive recent upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new roof, new windows, new HVAC system, new sewer and water lines, new tankless water heater, new garage door, new concrete driveway, making this home truly move-in ready. The finished lower level provides a quiet and flexible retreat, ideal for home office, media room, guest space or teen suite. Situated on a nearly half and acre lot, the home is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street and cul-de-sac, creating a private and serene setting. The fenced in backyard is peaceful and surrounded by mature trees, often filled with birds and local wildlife, the perfect retreat for morning coffee, outdoor entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day. Enjoy a short walk to Twin Lakes Swim & Tennis, Briarlake Forest Park, Briarlake Elementary, and Lakeside High School. Convenient access to well-regarded private daycare and school options adds flexibility. Just minutes from Oak Grove Village and Toco Hills, with easy access to scenic in-town trails at Mason Mill Park, Mary Scott Nature Park, Henderson Mill Park, and Frazier-Rowe Park. Emory, the CDC, and CHOA are nearby, along with quick access to I-285, I-85, and everything in-town Atlanta has to offer. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home with exceptional outdoor space in one of Decatur's most convenient and desirable locations.
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Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tankless Water Heater
- Washer
Basement
- Daylight
- Exterior Entry
- Finished
- Partial
Bathrooms
- 2 upper level full bathrooms
- 1 lower level half bathroom
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
Bedrooms
- 1 lower level bedroom
- 3 upper level bedrooms
- 4 total bedrooms
Building
- 2,341 finished sqft above grade
- 2,341 total finished sqft
- Built in 1960
- Brick 4 Side
- Traditional
- Brick
- Multi/Split
- House
Community
- Park
- Playground
- Pool
- Swim Team
- Tennis Court(s)
- Tennis Team
- Walk To Public Transit
- Walk To Schools
- Walk To Shopping
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air
- Electric
Dining Room
- Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Exterior Features
- Patio
Fence
- Back Yard
- Chain Link
Fireplaces
- One fireplace
- Family Room
- Masonry
Floors
- Hardwood
- Laminate
- Tile
Foundation
- Block
Water Features
- Water body: NONE
- No Dock Or Boathouse
Heating
- Central
- Forced Air
- Heat Pump
- Natural Gas
Home Owner's Association
- None
Interior Features
- Pulldown Attic Stairs
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
Laundry
- In Hall
Listing
- Cumulative Days on Market: 19
- 19 days on market
- On Market Date: 2026-03-04
Location
- County: DeKalb
- Subdivision: Silvastone
Lot
- Land Lot: 192
- Leased Land: No
- 0.41 acres
- Cul-De-Sac
- Private
- Partially Wooded
Parking
- Parking Total: 2
- Attached
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Kitchen Level
- Parking Pad
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
Property
- No Common Walls
- Outbuilding
- Resale
- Single Family Residence
Roof
- Composition
Additional Rooms
- Bonus Room
- Family Room
- Foyer
- Laundry
- Office
Schools
- Elementary Bus: No
- Elementary School: Briarlake
- High School Bus: Yes
- High School: Lakeside
- Middle School Bus: Yes
- Middle School: Henderson
Security Features
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $5,639
- Year: 2025
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- High Speed Internet
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Water Available
- Public
Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Schools
Elementary
Briarlake
Middle
Henderson
High
Lakeside
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