RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HOME IN DRUID HILLS (FERNBANK ELEMENTARY) UNDER $600K. THIS CHARMING 1920S ENGLISH TUDOR BUNGALOW HAS LOADS OF CHARM AND ORIGINAL FEATURES, AND A NEW KITCHEN AND BOTH BATHS WERE DONE IN 2015. MOVE RIGHT IN AND ENJOY THE OWNER'S UPDATES, OR BRING YOUR BUILDER AND CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME. PERMANENT STAIRS TO THE ATTIC FOR AN EASY SECOND STORY ADDITION, AND A LEVEL PRIVATE BACK YARD FOR AN ADDITION, GARAGE/CARRIAGE HOUSE AND/OR POOL. THIS HOME IS LOCATED ON A GORGEOUS STREET IN DRUID HILLS, YET CLOSE TO OAKHURST VILLAGE, LAKE CLAIRE, AND DECATUR SQUARE FOR WALKABILITY TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND SO MANY PARKS. YOU WILL LOVE THE LIFESTYLE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$411Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KELLUM SMITH• About Sales, LLC
Bought with LISA VAYLE• Keller Williams Rlty, First Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7036366
Redfin Estimate
$707,816
$41K since sold in May 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.3% higher than the average sale price ($685K) of 6 comparable homes.
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HOME IN DRUID HILLS (FERNBANK ELEMENTARY) UNDER $600K.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,737 (−3.2%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2024
$6,959 (+25.4%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2023
$5,551 (+226.8%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2022
$1,699
$43,320 + $95,040
$138,360
2021
$1,699 (−0.1%)
$43,320 + $92,080
$135,400
2020
$1,701 (+3.2%)
$43,320 + $92,080
$135,400
2019
$1,648 (+1.4%)
$43,320 + $123,880
$167,200
2018
$1,626 (−9.5%)
$43,320 + $127,120
$170,440
2017
$1,797 (+7.5%)
$43,320 + $127,120
$170,440
2016
$1,671 (+21.1%)
$43,320 + $124,000
$167,320
2014
$1,380 (−23.8%)
$43,320 + $118,160
$161,480
2011
$1,811 (+34.5%)
$41,800 + $92,120
$133,920
2010
$1,347 (+9.4%)
$41,800 + $92,120
$133,920
2008
$1,232
Tax history for 545 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,737 (−3.2%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2024
$6,959 (+25.4%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2023
$5,551 (+226.8%)
$47,248 + $188,992
$236,240
2022
$1,699
$43,320 + $95,040
$138,360
2021
$1,699 (−0.1%)
$43,320 + $92,080
$135,400
2020
$1,701 (+3.2%)
$43,320 + $92,080
$135,400
2019
$1,648 (+1.4%)
$43,320 + $123,880
$167,200
2018
$1,626 (−9.5%)
$43,320 + $127,120
$170,440
2017
$1,797 (+7.5%)
$43,320 + $127,120
$170,440
2016
$1,671 (+21.1%)
$43,320 + $124,000
$167,320
2014
$1,380 (−23.8%)
$43,320 + $118,160
$161,480
2011
$1,811 (+34.5%)
$41,800 + $92,120
$133,920
2010
$1,347 (+9.4%)
$41,800 + $92,120
$133,920
2008
$1,232
*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
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 02 023
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: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Permanent Attic Stairs
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Features: Screen Enclosure
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Electric Air Filter
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: USE GPS RIDGECREST RUNS RIGHT OFF OF EAST LAKE AVE BETWEEN EAST LAKE AVENUE AND PONCE DE LEON AVE.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,724
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 02 023
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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