Light and bright one level living perfectly located at the intersection of Druid Hills, Decatur, and Lake Claire. Enter from the covered front porch to the living room with gorgeous fireplace mantel. Spacious Dining Room ready for your next dinner party. Kitchen has incredible storage and features a peninsula for dining and glass-front cabinets for displaying your favorite dishwares. Casual den has access to the massive backyard. Master Suite includes walk-in closet and lovely views. Two secondary bedrooms share a charming vintage bathroom. Office or 4th bedroom provides perfect bonus space. Permanent stairs to the attic are great for storage or future addition. Former Artist Studio in backyard has electricity and is ready for its next venture. Lovingly maintained landscaping will continue to surprise and delight. Enjoy easy access to parks, shops, and restaurants including the ability to walk to the MARTA
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CYNTHIA BAER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by ANDY BAILIE• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Austin R Landers• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #6682864
Redfin Estimate
$703,907
$158K since sold in March 2020$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($761K) of 6 comparable homes.
Light and bright one level living perfectly located at the intersection of Druid Hills, Decatur, and Lake Claire. Enter from the covered front porch to the living room with gorgeous fireplace mantel. Spacious Dining Room ready for your next dinner party. Kitchen has incredible storage and features a peninsula for dining and glass-front cabinets for displaying your favorite dishwares. Casual den has access to the massive backyard. Master Suite includes walk-in closet and lovely views. Two secondary bedrooms share a charming vintage bathroom.
Public Records
Dec 31, 2001
Sold
$315,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 1998
Sold
$215,000
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 8, 1994
Sold
$143,900
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1988
Sold
$99,900
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,313 (−14.5%)
$38,760 + $207,240
$246,000
2024
$8,552 (+23.2%)
$38,760 + $207,240
$246,000
2023
$6,939 (+1.2%)
$38,760 + $248,640
$287,400
2022
$6,854 (+1.4%)
$38,760 + $173,520
$212,280
2021
$6,762 (+25.2%)
$38,760 + $169,520
$208,280
2020
$5,400 (−9.6%)
$38,760 + $169,520
$208,280
2019
$5,971 (+29.4%)
$38,760 + $167,680
$206,440
2018
$4,613 (−14.6%)
$38,760 + $109,240
$148,000
2017
$5,399 (−0.5%)
$38,760 + $109,240
$148,000
2016
$5,425 (+16.4%)
$38,760 + $141,200
$179,960
2014
$4,659 (+106.5%)
$38,760 + $138,240
$177,000
2013
$2,256 (−52.0%)
$39,160 + $108,840
$148,000
2012
$4,701 (+15.1%)
$39,160 + $108,840
$148,000
2011
$4,084 (+11.3%)
$37,600 + $79,640
$117,240
2010
$3,671 (+8.7%)
$37,587 + $79,653
$117,240
2008
$3,377
Tax history for 417 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,313 (−14.5%)
$38,760 + $207,240
$246,000
2024
$8,552 (+23.2%)
$38,760 + $207,240
$246,000
2023
$6,939 (+1.2%)
$38,760 + $248,640
$287,400
2022
$6,854 (+1.4%)
$38,760 + $173,520
$212,280
2021
$6,762 (+25.2%)
$38,760 + $169,520
$208,280
2020
$5,400 (−9.6%)
$38,760 + $169,520
$208,280
2019
$5,971 (+29.4%)
$38,760 + $167,680
$206,440
2018
$4,613 (−14.6%)
$38,760 + $109,240
$148,000
2017
$5,399 (−0.5%)
$38,760 + $109,240
$148,000
2016
$5,425 (+16.4%)
$38,760 + $141,200
$179,960
2014
$4,659 (+106.5%)
$38,760 + $138,240
$177,000
2013
$2,256 (−52.0%)
$39,160 + $108,840
$148,000
2012
$4,701 (+15.1%)
$39,160 + $108,840
$148,000
2011
$4,084 (+11.3%)
$37,600 + $79,640
$117,240
2010
$3,671 (+8.7%)
$37,587 + $79,653
$117,240
2008
$3,377
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,974
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 03 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Take Ponce de Leon East towards Decatur, turn right onto Ridgecrest. The home will be on the left before you get to Dekalb Ave.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,974
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 03 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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