The Historic Druid Hills Bungalow of your dreams! Renovated & updated w/charming period details intact. Oak/pine floors thru. Large LR/DR, den & sitting room. Eat-in kitchen w/ SS apps, solid surface counters, custom stained-glass window & original built-in butler's cabinet! 3 roomy Brs on main. Private master En-Suite up. Antique leaded glass windows & built-in bookshelves in den. Deep, wide & lush private backyard w/workshop & shed. 2 gas fireplaces. French doors to screened porch. 2 decks. Flat wrap around drive. 4yr Roof. Mins to downtown Decatur, Emory/CDC, VA-HI.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Eden• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by April Jacobs• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Jennifer Eden• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with April Jacobs• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #6548325
Redfin Estimate
$1,042,833
$319K since sold in August 2019$7,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
The Historic Druid Hills Bungalow of your dreams! Renovated & updated w/charming period details intact. Oak/pine floors thru. Large LR/DR, den & sitting room. Eat-in kitchen w/ SS apps, solid surface counters, custom stained-glass window & original built-in butler's cabinet! 3 roomy Brs on main. Private master En-Suite up. Antique leaded glass windows & built-in bookshelves in den. Deep, wide & lush private backyard w/workshop & shed. 2 gas fireplaces. French doors to screened porch. 2 decks. Flat wrap around drive. 4yr Roof. Mins to downtown Decatur, Emory/CDC, VA-HI.
FMLS #5710756
Oct 12, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 26, 2016
Relisted
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Sep 26, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 31, 2016
Price Changed
$699,900
$202/sq ft
Jun 23, 2016
Listed
$725,000
$210/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1996
Sold
$249,900
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,259 (−11.5%)
$43,320 + $281,560
$324,880
2024
$10,464 (+21.6%)
$43,320 + $281,560
$324,880
2023
$8,607 (−2.9%)
$43,320 + $320,160
$363,480
2022
$8,862 (+3.2%)
$43,320 + $248,200
$291,520
2021
$8,586 (+1.3%)
$43,320 + $236,240
$279,560
2020
$8,477 (+270.8%)
$43,320 + $236,240
$279,560
2019
$2,286 (−64.7%)
$43,320 + $149,920
$193,240
2018
$6,470 (−9.4%)
$43,320 + $148,960
$192,280
2017
$7,140 (−2.7%)
$43,320 + $148,960
$192,280
2016
$7,338 (+39.1%)
$43,320 + $171,160
$214,480
2014
$5,277 (+4.0%)
$43,320 + $146,240
$189,560
2013
$5,074 (−4.8%)
$43,520 + $112,920
$156,440
2012
$5,327 (−10.2%)
$43,520 + $112,920
$156,440
2011
$5,931 (+11.5%)
$41,800 + $126,720
$168,520
2010
$5,318 (+3.9%)
$41,800 + $126,720
$168,520
2008
$5,119
Tax history for 605 Ridgecrest Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,259 (−11.5%)
$43,320 + $281,560
$324,880
2024
$10,464 (+21.6%)
$43,320 + $281,560
$324,880
2023
$8,607 (−2.9%)
$43,320 + $320,160
$363,480
2022
$8,862 (+3.2%)
$43,320 + $248,200
$291,520
2021
$8,586 (+1.3%)
$43,320 + $236,240
$279,560
2020
$8,477 (+270.8%)
$43,320 + $236,240
$279,560
2019
$2,286 (−64.7%)
$43,320 + $149,920
$193,240
2018
$6,470 (−9.4%)
$43,320 + $148,960
$192,280
2017
$7,140 (−2.7%)
$43,320 + $148,960
$192,280
2016
$7,338 (+39.1%)
$43,320 + $171,160
$214,480
2014
$5,277 (+4.0%)
$43,320 + $146,240
$189,560
2013
$5,074 (−4.8%)
$43,520 + $112,920
$156,440
2012
$5,327 (−10.2%)
$43,520 + $112,920
$156,440
2011
$5,931 (+11.5%)
$41,800 + $126,720
$168,520
2010
$5,318 (+3.9%)
$41,800 + $126,720
$168,520
2008
$5,119
*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
2.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,794
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 02 015
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 Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Other Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Other, Permanent Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Washer
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Screened, Side Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,794
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 02 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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