Fantastic opportunity to build a new custom home in Druid Hills. House can be completely renovated and expanded, or torn down for a new build. The lot is 1/3 of an acre, gently sloping to the rear, 70' and 200' deep. There is a paved alley that provides direct access to the rear of the property from McLendon. This presents a perfect opportunity for a garage or carriage house. Seller can build custom home, or buyer can bring a builder. Property is being sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SUSAN AYERS• Clickit Realty
Bought with Holly Young• HOME Luxury Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6977332
Redfin Estimate
$523,185
$91K since sold in February 2022$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.7% lower than the average sale price ($613K) of 6 comparable homes.
Fantastic opportunity to build a new custom home in Druid Hills. House can be completely renovated and expanded, or torn down for a new build. The lot is 1/3 of an acre, gently sloping to the rear, 70' and 200' deep. There is a paved alley that provides direct access to the rear of the property from McLendon. This presents a perfect opportunity for a garage or carriage house. Seller can build custom home, or buyer can bring a builder. Property is being sold as is.
Public Records
Dec 6, 2021
Sold
$345,000
$305/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1985
Sold
$77,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,729 (−13.2%)
$50,160 + $116,520
$166,680
2024
$8,902 (+21.3%)
$50,160 + $116,520
$166,680
2023
$7,341 (+25.4%)
$50,160 + $143,280
$193,440
2022
$5,855 (+50.5%)
$41,040 + $84,600
$125,640
2021
$3,891 (−6.1%)
$41,040 + $77,520
$118,560
2020
$4,144 (−8.1%)
$41,040 + $77,520
$118,560
2019
$4,508 (−7.7%)
$41,040 + $105,800
$146,840
2018
$4,884 (−3.3%)
$41,040 + $91,320
$132,360
2017
$5,050 (+22.3%)
$41,040 + $91,320
$132,360
2016
$4,129 (+30.7%)
$41,040 + $87,320
$128,360
2014
$3,160 (+3.8%)
$41,040 + $83,080
$124,120
2013
$3,044 (−4.6%)
$41,240 + $52,880
$94,120
2012
$3,192 (−14.6%)
$41,240 + $52,880
$94,120
2011
$3,737 (+11.1%)
$39,600 + $67,080
$106,680
2010
$3,364 (+9.6%)
$39,600 + $67,080
$106,680
2008
$3,069
Tax history for 452 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,729 (−13.2%)
$50,160 + $116,520
$166,680
2024
$8,902 (+21.3%)
$50,160 + $116,520
$166,680
2023
$7,341 (+25.4%)
$50,160 + $143,280
$193,440
2022
$5,855 (+50.5%)
$41,040 + $84,600
$125,640
2021
$3,891 (−6.1%)
$41,040 + $77,520
$118,560
2020
$4,144 (−8.1%)
$41,040 + $77,520
$118,560
2019
$4,508 (−7.7%)
$41,040 + $105,800
$146,840
2018
$4,884 (−3.3%)
$41,040 + $91,320
$132,360
2017
$5,050 (+22.3%)
$41,040 + $91,320
$132,360
2016
$4,129 (+30.7%)
$41,040 + $87,320
$128,360
2014
$3,160 (+3.8%)
$41,040 + $83,080
$124,120
2013
$3,044 (−4.6%)
$41,240 + $52,880
$94,120
2012
$3,192 (−14.6%)
$41,240 + $52,880
$94,120
2011
$3,737 (+11.1%)
$39,600 + $67,080
$106,680
2010
$3,364 (+9.6%)
$39,600 + $67,080
$106,680
2008
$3,069
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,802
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 238 02 001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
DRUD
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
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: Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Other
Heating: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: Seller will provide.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,802
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 238 02 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
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