This is a must see Classic historic Druid Hills home . 938 Springdale has five Bedrooms (2 Primary suites) 5 full baths and 4 half baths. In the sought after Fernbank elementry . Features a large formal parlor and large family room, beautiful DR that overlooks the sweeping stately backyard and pool. Spacious kitchen with two oversized islands and new 8 burner wolf range.Enjoy lovely dinners on the large screened porch that overlooks a grand slate grado fountain area. Spend long evenings in the beautifully curated 2 acre landscaped estate lot with a peaceful water feature and meditation labyrinth or roast marshmallow in the woodland area fire pit. This home also has a detached 3 car garage with room for an inlaw suite.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$742Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Rory Moon• Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
Bought with Molly Carter Gaines• Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6893573
Redfin Estimate
$3,521,701
$747K since sold in July 2021$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 77.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.
This is a must see Classic historic Druid Hills home . 938 Springdale has five Bedrooms (2 Primary suites) 5 full baths and 4 half baths. In the sought after Springdale Park Elementary school district . Features a large formal parlor and large family room, beautiful DR that overlooks the sweeping stately backyard and pool. Spacious kitchen with two oversized islands and new 8 burner wolf range.Enjoy lovely dinners on the large screened porch that overlooks a grand slate grado fountain area.Spend long evenings in the beautifully curated 2 acre landscaped estate lot with a peaceful water feature and meditation labyrinth or roast marshmallow in the woodland area fire pit. This home also has a detached 3 car garage with room for an inlaw suite.
Public Records
Oct 27, 1999
Sold
$1,200,000
$253/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1996
Sold
$260,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 1981
Sold
$300,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,366 (+1.3%)
$169,440 + $1,114,360
$1,283,800
2024
$37,885 (+5.0%)
$169,440 + $1,114,360
$1,283,800
2023
$36,070 (+2.9%)
$169,440 + $1,020,320
$1,189,760
2022
$35,053 (+18.1%)
$98,960 + $940,160
$1,039,120
2021
$29,688 (−0.4%)
$98,960 + $875,800
$974,760
2020
$29,799 (+18.6%)
$98,960 + $875,800
$974,760
2019
$25,131 (+1.6%)
$98,960 + $689,440
$788,400
2018
$24,743 (+1.9%)
$98,960 + $674,600
$773,560
2017
$24,272 (+1.4%)
$98,960 + $674,600
$773,560
2016
$23,936 (+7.0%)
$98,960 + $623,520
$722,480
2014
$22,371 (−23.1%)
$98,960 + $615,280
$714,240
2013
$29,102 (+29.1%)
$164,920 + $467,960
$632,880
2012
$22,539 (−9.5%)
$164,480 + $323,120
$487,600
2011
$24,904 (−14.8%)
$160,560 + $390,672
$551,232
2010
$29,221 (+1.7%)
$163,019 + $555,701
$718,720
2008
$28,743
Tax history for 938 Springdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,366 (+1.3%)
$169,440 + $1,114,360
$1,283,800
2024
$37,885 (+5.0%)
$169,440 + $1,114,360
$1,283,800
2023
$36,070 (+2.9%)
$169,440 + $1,020,320
$1,189,760
2022
$35,053 (+18.1%)
$98,960 + $940,160
$1,039,120
2021
$29,688 (−0.4%)
$98,960 + $875,800
$974,760
2020
$29,799 (+18.6%)
$98,960 + $875,800
$974,760
2019
$25,131 (+1.6%)
$98,960 + $689,440
$788,400
2018
$24,743 (+1.9%)
$98,960 + $674,600
$773,560
2017
$24,272 (+1.4%)
$98,960 + $674,600
$773,560
2016
$23,936 (+7.0%)
$98,960 + $623,520
$722,480
2014
$22,371 (−23.1%)
$98,960 + $615,280
$714,240
2013
$29,102 (+29.1%)
$164,920 + $467,960
$632,880
2012
$22,539 (−9.5%)
$164,480 + $323,120
$487,600
2011
$24,904 (−14.8%)
$160,560 + $390,672
$551,232
2010
$29,221 (+1.7%)
$163,019 + $555,701
$718,720
2008
$28,743
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
5,658
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 05 005
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: 3
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Bidet,Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Keeping Room, Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Keeping Room,Kitchen Island,Other Surface Counters,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry,Seats 12+
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Game Room, Library, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Other Structures: Carriage House, Garage(s), Pergola, Pool House, Shed(s)
Other Equipment: Generator, Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Generator
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Near Beltline, Near Marta, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,658
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 05 005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Druid Hills carries real history — Olmsted-designed parks and older character homes near Emory University and the Fernbank area. A distinctly different feel than the newer construction nearby.
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...