Wonderful Druid Hills Ranch home in move-in condition. Large Living Room with wall of windows, separate Dining Room, huge eat-in Kitchen with generous Pantry, separate Family Room with Fireplace, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Home Office, Laundry Room. Relaxing screened porch overlooks private fenced backyard. Gleaming hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, wall sconces, built-in Bookcases, skylights, and plenty of closet storage. 2 Car garage/Play Room. Basement storage. This home is NOT subject to short sale - move in quickly!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Wrenn• CAPITAL CITY REALTY LLC
Bought with ANSLEY SHULTZ ALEXANDER• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #5082807
Redfin Estimate
$994,641
$551K since sold in December 2012$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($785K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful Druid Hills Ranch home in move-in condition. Large Living Room with wall of windows, separate Dining Room, huge eat-in Kitchen with generous Pantry, separate Family Room with Fireplace, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Home Office, Laundry Room. Relaxing screened porch overlooks private fenced backyard. Gleaming hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, wall sconces, built-in Bookcases, skylights, and plenty of closet storage. 2 Car garage/Play Room. Basement storage. This home is NOT subject to short sale - move in quickly!
FMLS #5082807
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$414,500
$192/sq ft
Jun 3, 2015
Price Changed
$444,000
$206/sq ft
Dec 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2012
Sold
$444,000
$206/sq ft
Nov 22, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 15, 2012
Contingent
—
Nov 12, 2012
Listed
$414,500
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 2013
Sold
$444,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 1991
Sold
$220,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1990
Sold
$185,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1984
Sold
$109,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1982
Sold
$85,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,895 (−6.4%)
$43,320 + $354,640
$397,960
2024
$12,710 (+73.4%)
$43,320 + $354,640
$397,960
2023
$7,332 (+0.5%)
$43,320 + $368,320
$411,640
2022
$7,294 (+2.0%)
$43,320 + $178,920
$222,240
2021
$7,154 (+1.5%)
$43,320 + $172,840
$216,160
2020
$7,051 (−7.1%)
$43,320 + $172,840
$216,160
2019
$7,593 (+24.5%)
$43,320 + $195,040
$238,360
2018
$6,099 (−9.0%)
$43,320 + $138,040
$181,360
2017
$6,706 (−25.5%)
$43,320 + $138,040
$181,360
2016
$8,999 (+12.4%)
$43,320 + $152,680
$196,000
2014
$8,008 (−0.1%)
$43,320 + $158,560
$201,880
2013
$8,017 (+63.6%)
$43,520 + $125,840
$169,360
2012
$4,899 (−4.5%)
$43,520 + $125,840
$169,360
2011
$5,128 (+11.4%)
$41,800 + $104,120
$145,920
2010
$4,603 (+7.2%)
$41,800 + $104,120
$145,920
2008
$4,293
Tax history for 525 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,895 (−6.4%)
$43,320 + $354,640
$397,960
2024
$12,710 (+73.4%)
$43,320 + $354,640
$397,960
2023
$7,332 (+0.5%)
$43,320 + $368,320
$411,640
2022
$7,294 (+2.0%)
$43,320 + $178,920
$222,240
2021
$7,154 (+1.5%)
$43,320 + $172,840
$216,160
2020
$7,051 (−7.1%)
$43,320 + $172,840
$216,160
2019
$7,593 (+24.5%)
$43,320 + $195,040
$238,360
2018
$6,099 (−9.0%)
$43,320 + $138,040
$181,360
2017
$6,706 (−25.5%)
$43,320 + $138,040
$181,360
2016
$8,999 (+12.4%)
$43,320 + $152,680
$196,000
2014
$8,008 (−0.1%)
$43,320 + $158,560
$201,880
2013
$8,017 (+63.6%)
$43,520 + $125,840
$169,360
2012
$4,899 (−4.5%)
$43,520 + $125,840
$169,360
2011
$5,128 (+11.4%)
$41,800 + $104,120
$145,920
2010
$4,603 (+7.2%)
$41,800 + $104,120
$145,920
2008
$4,293
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,808
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 02 026
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Glass Doors, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Other
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Other
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Solid Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Other,Pantry Walk-In,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Living Room, Office, Workshop, Other
Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown take Ponce de Leon toward Decatur, turn right on Ridgecrest. House on left. - OR - take Ridgecrest from DeKalb Ave/McLendon toward Ponce, cross E. Lake Rd. House on right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,808
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 02 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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