The most BREATHTAKING BACKYARD and the most CHARMING historic house out there! This enchanting 1927 renovated Druid Hills home is an entertainer’s dream with a gorgeous, heated, saltwater, newly refinished PebbleTec POOL; huge firepit; handsome wet bar; and grilling deck - all to complement the one-of-a-kind backyard oasis with multiple seating areas! Inside, the storybook charm continues with high ceilings, craftsman windows, deep moldings, and newly refinished hardwood floors. Spacious dining room and large formal living room (and/or office) with a cozy gas log fireplace flank the foyer. The kitchen and family room are tucked away in the back, featuring stunning views of the idyllic backyard and pool. The chef's kitchen is fully equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop, under-cabinet lighting, and a breakfast bar. The adjacent wet bar/butler's pantry (former laundry on the main) is perfect for entertaining with high-end cabinetry and a mini fridge. The rear family room is cozy and inviting, with built-ins flanking the wood-burning fireplace and a door leading to the Trex grilling deck. Upstairs, you'll find the owners' suite and two additional bedrooms. The spacious owners' suite features a walk-in closet plus a wall of custom built-in closets. The delightful renovated ensuite bathroom boasts on-trend white finishes, double vanities, and an oversized tub/shower. A secondary bedroom also has an updated ensuite bathroom and a nice-sized closet. The 3rd bedroom is a perfect office with beautiful views of the backyard. Basement with laundry provides fantastic storage space for all your needs. The backyard is truly breathtaking! Lounge by the newly refinished PebbleTec, heated, saltwater pool, surrounded by stunning natural stone and granite firepit, and gorgeous landscaping - your own private oasis. The circular driveway, new/newer systems, and a separate meter for irrigation are just a few of the additional features of this remarkable, impeccably maintained and move-in ready home. Located in unincorporated DeKalb County with lower taxes, the house is walking distance to East Lake MARTA (less than ¼ mile!), a plethora of restaurants in Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst, and to the Olmstead Linear Parks, including Deepdene Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Thompson• Harry Norman REALTORS
Listed by Rachel Grindrod• Harry Norman REALTORS
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7211660
Redfin Estimate
$998,448
$28K since sold in September 2023$10K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
The most BREATHTAKING BACKYARD and the most CHARMING historic house out there! This enchanting 1927 renovated Druid Hills home is an entertainer’s dream with a gorgeous, heated, saltwater, newly refinished PebbleTec POOL; huge firepit; handsome wet bar; and grilling deck - all to complement the one-of-a-kind backyard oasis with multiple seating areas! Inside, the storybook charm continues with high ceilings, craftsman windows, deep moldings, and newly refinished hardwood floors. Spacious dining room and large formal living room (and/or office) with a cozy gas log fireplace flank the foyer. The kitchen and family room are tucked away in the back, featuring stunning views of the idyllic backyard and pool. The chef's kitchen is fully equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop, under-cabinet lighting, and a breakfast bar. The adjacent wet bar/butler's pantry (former laundry on the main) is perfect for entertaining with high-end cabinetry and a mini fridge. The rear family room is cozy and inviting, with built-ins flanking the wood-burning fireplace and a door leading to the Trex grilling deck. Upstairs, you'll find the owners' suite and two additional bedrooms. The spacious owners' suite features a walk-in closet plus a wall of custom built-in closets. The delightful renovated ensuite bathroom boasts on-trend white finishes, double vanities, and an oversized tub/shower. A secondary bedroom also has an updated ensuite bathroom and a nice-sized closet. The 3rd bedroom is a perfect office with beautiful views of the backyard. Basement with laundry provides fantastic storage space for all your needs. The backyard is truly breathtaking! Lounge by the newly refinished PebbleTec, heated, saltwater pool, surrounded by stunning natural stone and granite firepit, and gorgeous landscaping - your own private oasis. The circular driveway, new/newer systems, and a separate meter for irrigation are just a few of the additional features of this remarkable, impeccably maintained and move-in ready home. Located in unincorporated DeKalb County with lower taxes, the house is walking distance to East Lake MARTA (less than ? mile!), a plethora of restaurants in Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst, and to the Olmstead Linear Parks, including Deepdene Park.
GAMLS #10142375
May 3, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2023
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$507/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Price Changed
$1,189,000
$525/sq ft
Mar 22, 2023
Listed
$1,195,000
$527/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2013
Sold
$568,000
$251/sq ft
GAMLS #7029348
Jan 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 2012
Listed
$589,900
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 2005
Sold
$390,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1995
Sold
$194,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1980
Sold
$87,200
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,092 (+6.0%)
$45,600 + $313,240
$358,840
2024
$10,460 (+29.1%)
$45,600 + $313,240
$358,840
2023
$8,105
$45,600 + $317,680
$363,280
2022
$8,112 (+5.9%)
$41,040 + $243,840
$284,880
2021
$7,658 (+4.5%)
$41,040 + $224,160
$265,200
2020
$7,328 (−3.9%)
$41,040 + $224,160
$265,200
2019
$7,627 (+7.7%)
$41,040 + $224,960
$266,000
2018
$7,082 (+2.9%)
$41,040 + $201,560
$242,600
2017
$6,881 (+1.8%)
$41,040 + $201,560
$242,600
2016
$6,762 (+42.5%)
$41,040 + $183,880
$224,920
2014
$4,744 (−29.4%)
$41,040 + $183,880
$224,920
2013
$6,721 (+6.5%)
$41,240 + $99,560
$140,800
2012
$6,308 (−6.0%)
$41,240 + $113,520
$154,760
2011
$6,710 (+10.2%)
$39,600 + $103,800
$143,400
2010
$6,086 (+2.0%)
$39,856 + $103,544
$143,400
2008
$5,967
Tax history for 2248 East Lake Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,092 (+6.0%)
$45,600 + $313,240
$358,840
2024
$10,460 (+29.1%)
$45,600 + $313,240
$358,840
2023
$8,105
$45,600 + $317,680
$363,280
2022
$8,112 (+5.9%)
$41,040 + $243,840
$284,880
2021
$7,658 (+4.5%)
$41,040 + $224,160
$265,200
2020
$7,328 (−3.9%)
$41,040 + $224,160
$265,200
2019
$7,627 (+7.7%)
$41,040 + $224,960
$266,000
2018
$7,082 (+2.9%)
$41,040 + $201,560
$242,600
2017
$6,881 (+1.8%)
$41,040 + $201,560
$242,600
2016
$6,762 (+42.5%)
$41,040 + $183,880
$224,920
2014
$4,744 (−29.4%)
$41,040 + $183,880
$224,920
2013
$6,721 (+6.5%)
$41,240 + $99,560
$140,800
2012
$6,308 (−6.0%)
$41,240 + $113,520
$154,760
2011
$6,710 (+10.2%)
$39,600 + $103,800
$143,400
2010
$6,086 (+2.0%)
$39,856 + $103,544
$143,400
2008
$5,967
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14,374
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,266
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 05 037
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2025.
R-85
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Exterior Features: Balcony, Gas Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, Salt Water
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PB 16 PG 26
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon, take East Lake Rd to 2248 on the left. Easy parking in circular driveway or on street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,266
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 05 037
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 11, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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