Renovated to perfection in 2013 this Druid Hills gem won't last long. Located on a sprawling, park-like lot and convenient to all the charms of intown living; bike path, beltline, MARTA, restaurants and great schools. Other features include: new HVAC, new wiring, new plumbing, new roof, and Unincorporated DeKalb County taxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
$364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amy Jones• Lewis and Redwine Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with Darlene Gillespy• PalmerHouse Properties
Source:FMLS #5343221
Redfin Estimate
$801,591
$252K since sold in November 2014$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.9% lower than the average sale price ($880K) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing home in Druid Hills renovated and ready for move in!! Master on main and 3 other bedrooms. New kitchen with beautiful cabinets, granite countertops and stainless applainces. Lots of light and space! Great location!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,428 (+19.7%)
$42,874 + $209,326
$252,200
2024
$9,549 (+0.4%)
$42,874 + $209,326
$252,200
2023
$9,508 (+33.0%)
$43,320 + $208,880
$252,200
2022
$7,151 (+1.4%)
$43,320 + $183,960
$227,280
2021
$7,051 (−2.0%)
$43,320 + $179,640
$222,960
2020
$7,195 (−1.0%)
$43,320 + $179,640
$222,960
2019
$7,268 (+0.2%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2018
$7,256 (+7.8%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2017
$6,730 (−4.4%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2016
$7,036 (+30.2%)
$43,320 + $177,920
$221,240
2014
$5,402
$43,320 + $172,640
$215,960
2013
$5,400 (−0.1%)
$43,520 + $68,680
$112,200
2012
$5,406 (+10.7%)
$43,520 + $68,680
$112,200
2011
$4,885 (−5.4%)
$41,800 + $79,240
$121,040
2010
$5,165 (+1.9%)
$41,966 + $79,074
$121,040
2008
$5,070
Tax history for 421 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,428 (+19.7%)
$42,874 + $209,326
$252,200
2024
$9,549 (+0.4%)
$42,874 + $209,326
$252,200
2023
$9,508 (+33.0%)
$43,320 + $208,880
$252,200
2022
$7,151 (+1.4%)
$43,320 + $183,960
$227,280
2021
$7,051 (−2.0%)
$43,320 + $179,640
$222,960
2020
$7,195 (−1.0%)
$43,320 + $179,640
$222,960
2019
$7,268 (+0.2%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2018
$7,256 (+7.8%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2017
$6,730 (−4.4%)
$42,328 + $192,827
$235,155
2016
$7,036 (+30.2%)
$43,320 + $177,920
$221,240
2014
$5,402
$43,320 + $172,640
$215,960
2013
$5,400 (−0.1%)
$43,520 + $68,680
$112,200
2012
$5,406 (+10.7%)
$43,520 + $68,680
$112,200
2011
$4,885 (−5.4%)
$41,800 + $79,240
$121,040
2010
$5,165 (+1.9%)
$41,966 + $79,074
$121,040
2008
$5,070
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,240
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 03 011
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.
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
Parking Features: Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Tub/Shower Combo,Whirlpool Tub
Directions: Driving East on Ponce De Leon (toward Decatur) turn right on Ridgecrest Road.
Road Surface Type: Paved
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Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,240
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 03 011
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 • 1.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Druid Hills carries real history — Olmsted-designed parks and older character homes near Emory University and the Fernbank area. A distinctly different feel than the newer construction nearby.
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