A mill town, renewed.
A quiet DeKalb County community between Decatur and Avondale Estates, with mill-village bungalows, brick ranches, new infill, the Stone Mountain Trail and Your DeKalb Farmers Market at its edge.
- $499K
- Median sale price, Scottdale (past 12 months)
- 1901
- Year Scottdale’s cotton mill was built
- ~19 mi
- Stone Mountain Trail, Atlanta to Stone Mountain
- 28
- Median days on market
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, Scottdale (city area), Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Scottdale right for you?
Scottdale tends to fit buyers who want to be near Decatur and Avondale Estates, like a mix of older and newer homes and value trail and MARTA access.
Mill-town roots
Original mill-village bungalows and cottages still line the streets.
Homes at many stages
Post-war brick ranches, renovations and new Craftsman-style infill.
Trail and transit
The Stone Mountain Trail runs through, and Avondale MARTA is close by.
Where is Scottdale?
Scottdale sits in unincorporated DeKalb County just northeast of Decatur and next to Avondale Estates, near I-285. East Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road are the main roads nearby.
Getting around
- Avondale MARTA station on the Blue Line is a short drive away.
- I-285 is minutes from home.
- Downtown Decatur is about 5 minutes away.
See Scottdale for yourself
Shannon shows you why Scottdale works for people who want to stay connected to Decatur and Atlanta without living in the middle of everything.
Local favorites
- Your DeKalb Farmers Market, a huge international grocery on the edge of the neighborhood
- Stone Mountain Trail, a PATH trail from Atlanta to Stone Mountain
- Tobie Grant Park, a park and recreation center named for a local philanthropist
- Downtown Decatur, restaurants and events a few minutes away
- Avondale Estates, breweries and shops next door
Scottdale market update: November 2026
In the Scottdale area over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 56 homes sold at a median of $499,000, with a median of 28 days on the market. Homes sold at about 98.5% of list price, and there were 42 homes for sale in October.
- $499,000
- Median sale price
- 28
- Median days on market
- 42
- Active listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, Scottdale (city area), all residential, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Scottdale is unincorporated, and many nearby homes use a Decatur address, so a close, not exact, picture. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Scottdale
Scottdale began in 1901 as a mill town built around a cotton mill, with worker housing, a store and a clinic nearby. The mill closed in 1982. Today you’ll find original mill-village bungalows and cottages, post-war brick ranches, townhomes and new Craftsman-style infill. The median sale price in the Scottdale area was $499,000 over the past 12 months, according to FMLS.
Thinking about buying here? Read my step-by-step guide to buying a home in Scottdale.
Three things buyers should know
- It’s unincorporated. Scottdale is part of DeKalb County, not a city, which affects services and taxes.
- Condition varies. Original cottages, flips and new builds sit a few blocks apart.
- Check the mailing address. Many homes use a Decatur address; confirm schools for each one.
Tips for buyers in Scottdale
- Get pre-approved before you tour.
- Ask for permits and warranties on renovated homes.
- Look up school assignments for any address you’re considering.
- Get a full inspection and a sewer scope on older homes.
- Ask me for recent street-by-street sales.
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Shannon Williams, PhD
About 20 years in education before real estate, and I still work like a teacher: one clear step at a time, no question too basic. Nearly 300 Atlanta families helped. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, selling, relocating to Atlanta, or looking for an agent who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, I’ll walk you through every step.