Polar Rock, located between Lakewood Heights and East Point, is a residential and industrial Atlanta neighborhood with rail-side warehouses and modest mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lakewood Avenue SE and Jonesboro Road SE corridor, where auto shops, small storefronts, and freight traffic set a working-city rhythm. Lakewood Amphitheatre anchors the area’s event calendar, while the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail and the Lakewood/Fort McPherson MARTA station shape daily movement. Streets near the rail lines read utilitarian, with long blocks and wide rights-of-way. Pocket greenspaces and the nearby Lakewood Park add breathing room. The feel is practical and grounded, with city infrastructure close at hand.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Brush vegetation on the property
Exterior features
City street frontage
Asphalt road access
Near public transport
Near schools
Park nearby
Directions: GPS
Home design
Not a habitable residence
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 240 Polar Rock Rd SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7822537
Aug 17, 2026
Listed
$59,000
Public Records
Nov 3, 2003
Sold
$175,000
Public Records
Jul 24, 2003
Sold
$50,000
Public Records
Mar 4, 1992
Sold
$57,000
Public Records
Jan 17, 1992
Sold
$25,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,507
$36,840
2024
$1,508
$36,840
2023
$1,509 (+140.8%)
$36,840
2022
$626 (−6.4%)
$15,480
2021
$669 (+110.5%)
$16,520
2020
$318 (−4.7%)
$7,760
2019
$334 (+459.6%)
$8,120
2018
$60 (−4.1%)
$8,120
2017
$62 (−14.5%)
$1,440
2016
$73 (−86.0%)
$1,440
2008
$519
$11,760
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Fulton County
APN
14 007000010328
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atlanta, GA • 30315
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Atlanta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 240 Polar Rock Rd SW
$51,629
$7,371 under list price of $59K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $16K to $395K.