This home is SO much larger than it appears from the street! Magnificent opportunity to call Druid Hills home. This 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath home is perfect for a growing family or urban couple who work from home. Updated Kitchen features island, granite coutertops, stainless appliances, and generous cabinets. Seperate Dinning Room flows into large bright Living Room with fireplace. Large Master Suite with fireplace is highlighted by a seperate home office or cozy sitting room that exits to private deck. Secondary Bedrooms have private Baths, one with soaking tub and shower. Finished Terrace Level is perfect for entertaining. Huge open Family Room featres a thrid fireplace and bar area with sink and beverage frig. Two additional Bedrooms and Bath complete the Terrace Level. Ample additional storage and a 2-car garage that opens to the fenced backyard. Private backyard backs up to wooded area. Walk to Deepdene Park, Fernbak Museum and Lake Claire Park. Convenient to Emory, CDC, Downtown Decatur, and Virginia Highlands.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by WESLEE KNAPP• Knapp Realty
Bought with Sarah Murphy• Compass
Bought with Natalie Gregory• Compass
Source:FMLS #7236415
Redfin Estimate
$1,316,120
$506K since sold in August 2023$0 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
This home is SO much larger than it looks from the street! Magnificent opportunity to call Druid Hills home. This 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath home is perfect for a growing family or urban couple who work from home. Updated Kitchen features island, granite coutertops, stainless appliances, and generous cabinets. Seperate Dinning Room flows into large bright Living Room with fireplace. Large Master Suite with fireplace is highlighted by a seperate home office or cozy sitting room that exits to private deck. Secondary Bedrooms have private Baths, one with soaking tub and shower. Finished Terrace Level is perfect for entertaining. Huge open Family Room featres a thrid fireplace and bar area with sink and beverage frig. Two additional Bedrooms and Bath complete the Terrace Level. Ample additional storage and a 2-car garage that opens to the fenced backyard. Private backyard backs up to wooded area. Walk to Deepdene Park, Fernbak Museum and Lake Claire Park. Convenient to Emory, CDC, Downtown Decatur, and Virginia Highlands.
Public Records
Feb 12, 2013
Sold
$480,000
$137/sq ft
FMLS #4298973
Feb 4, 2013
Price Changed
$480,000
$137/sq ft
Feb 4, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jan 31, 2013
Price Changed
$499,000
$142/sq ft
Jan 31, 2013
Sold
$480,000
$137/sq ft
Jan 2, 2013
Pending
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Dec 27, 2012
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2012
Price Changed
$499,000
$142/sq ft
Aug 30, 2012
Relisted
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Aug 28, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2012
Relisted
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Aug 26, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2012
Price Changed
$525,000
$149/sq ft
Nov 25, 2011
Listed
$549,000
$156/sq ft
Exceptional!! Newly renovated mid-century home on great lot. New roof, new gutters, new thermopane windows throughout. New kitchen featuring granite countertops & backsplash and center island, new Kitchen Aid appliance package, private patio/morning porch off kitchen. Newly finished hardwoods throughout. Master suite features two bedrooms and two full baths, sunroom, fireplace and private deck!"Must see to believe!" New renovations in basement features 2 lg lightfilled bedrooms & full bath, rec/tv room w/firepl, kitchenette/bar area and plenty of unfin. storage space.
Public Records
Sep 14, 1990
Sold
$215,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,373 (+3.5%)
$100,200 + $328,520
$428,720
2024
$10,987 (+68.6%)
$100,200 + $328,520
$428,720
2023
$6,518 (+10.3%)
$35,160 + $288,840
$324,000
2022
$5,909 (+8.5%)
$45,760 + $149,160
$194,920
2021
$5,445 (+5.8%)
$45,760 + $129,040
$174,800
2020
$5,147 (−12.4%)
$45,760 + $129,040
$174,800
2019
$5,877 (+13.5%)
$45,760 + $149,680
$195,440
2018
$5,178 (−11.8%)
$45,760 + $119,840
$165,600
2017
$5,871 (+8.9%)
$45,760 + $119,840
$165,600
2016
$5,391 (+24.4%)
$45,760 + $125,840
$171,600
2014
$4,334 (−38.0%)
$45,760 + $115,240
$161,000
2013
$6,988 (−0.1%)
$45,840 + $100,520
$146,360
2012
$6,995 (−7.8%)
$45,840 + $100,520
$146,360
2011
$7,587 (+10.3%)
$45,520 + $117,280
$162,800
2010
$6,878 (−0.4%)
$45,520 + $117,280
$162,800
2008
$6,907
Tax history for 897 Barton Woods Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,373 (+3.5%)
$100,200 + $328,520
$428,720
2024
$10,987 (+68.6%)
$100,200 + $328,520
$428,720
2023
$6,518 (+10.3%)
$35,160 + $288,840
$324,000
2022
$5,909 (+8.5%)
$45,760 + $149,160
$194,920
2021
$5,445 (+5.8%)
$45,760 + $129,040
$174,800
2020
$5,147 (−12.4%)
$45,760 + $129,040
$174,800
2019
$5,877 (+13.5%)
$45,760 + $149,680
$195,440
2018
$5,178 (−11.8%)
$45,760 + $119,840
$165,600
2017
$5,871 (+8.9%)
$45,760 + $119,840
$165,600
2016
$5,391 (+24.4%)
$45,760 + $125,840
$171,600
2014
$4,334 (−38.0%)
$45,760 + $115,240
$161,000
2013
$6,988 (−0.1%)
$45,840 + $100,520
$146,360
2012
$6,995 (−7.8%)
$45,840 + $100,520
$146,360
2011
$7,587 (+10.3%)
$45,520 + $117,280
$162,800
2010
$6,878 (−0.4%)
$45,520 + $117,280
$162,800
2008
$6,907
*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
6
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,703
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 243 02 045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Deed Book and Page - 24284-430
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Clifton Road and Ponce de leon Ave, go East toward Decatur, Turn left at first traffic light on Ponce de Leon. Immediate left on Barton Woods Road. Home in on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,703
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 243 02 045
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Atlanta, GA • 30307
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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