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An exceptional opportunity to develop 5.14 acres inside the Perimeter. Located at 3559 Sherrydale Ln, Decatur, GA 30032, this site-specific Conservation Development is already rezoned from R75 to RSM-USF with an approved plan for 11 residences consisting of 8 single-family homes, 1 duplex, and 1 ADU, saving valuable time in the entitlement process. Designed to stand apart from conventional subdivisions, the approved concept clusters homes on 1.49 acres while preserving 3.65 acres of mature forest, creating a rare community centered around nature with proposed walking trails and protected greenspace. Buyers increasingly value access to outdoor amenities, making this a compelling vision for today's market. Ideally positioned just minutes An exceptional opportunity to develop 5.14 acres inside the Perimeter. Located at 3559 Sherrydale Ln, Decatur, GA 30032, this site-specific Conservation Development is already rezoned from R75 to RSM-USF with an approved plan for 11 residences consisting of 8 single-family homes, 1 duplex, and 1 ADU, saving valuable time in the entitlement process. Designed to stand apart from conventional subdivisions, the approved concept clusters homes on 1.49 acres while preserving 3.65 acres of mature forest, creating a rare community centered around nature with proposed walking trails and protected greenspace. Buyers increasingly value access to outdoor amenities, making this a compelling vision for today's market. Ideally positioned just minutes from Downtown Decatur, East Lake, Avondale Estates, East Atlanta Village, I-20, I-285, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and even Buckhead, the location offers convenient access to major employment centers, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Developers may proceed with the approved 11-home conservation plan or pursue a new conservation development rezoning. An alternate schematic concept illustrates a lower-density 7-unit community (5 lots consisting of 4 single-family homes and 1 duplex, plus 1 ADU) with the potential for significantly reduced infrastructure costs, though this plan has not been approved. The seller is committed to preserving the property's natural character and will require a deed restriction protecting a minimum of 3.65 acres of forest consistent with the current conservation development plan. With zoning in place, development potential established, and a premier ITP location, this is a rare opportunity to deliver a distinctive residential community in a location that offers all of the conveniences of Atlanta 3.65 acres preserved, 1.52 acres is outside the 100 year flood plain and stream buffer and 2.13 acres is within the 100 year flood plain and stream buffer.
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DeKalb County, located just east of Atlanta, is a large, densely populated county with a population that has been relatively stable to modestly growing in recent years, supported by its proximity to the Atlanta metro job market. It has a socioeconomically diverse population with a wide range of income levels—generally middle-income overall, with more affluent pockets near Emory University and Decatur, and lower-income areas in the southern parts of the county. Economically, the county benefits from a mix of established residential communities, healthcare and education anchors (like Emory and the CDC), and ongoing commercial development, giving it a mature but still evolving business environment. For a small business buyer, this suggests a market with steady, diverse consumer demand rather than explosive growth, where success often depends heavily on the specific neighborhood or submarket within the county.