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Huge price reduction to $750k for a September closing. Property will be taken off the market, spruced up and relisted at a much higher price. If you're willing to put in some sweat equity, then look no further than 97 Rockyford! Live in the heart of Kirkwood with 2,200 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, a second family room, and a swimming pool with outdoor grill area — all on one of intown Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods. Plus, an amazing backyard with private back drop behind a lush yard featuring a fire pit and mature fruit trees! The floor plan is a rare find: three beds and two baths upstairs, plus a true main-level bedroom and full bath. Large front and back decks. Walk to Bessie Branham Park and downtown Kirkwood. Minutes to Oakhurst, downtown Decatur, Little Five Points, and I-20. The kitchen and pool deck are ready for updates — priced accordingly, with solid structure already in place. Build some serious equity from day one. Photos are from prior to owner taking occupancy, but are largely up to date.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$334Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PATRICK PEYER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Kirkwood, located between East Lake and Oakhurst, is a historic and walkable Decatur neighborhood with a rail-line edge and a village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kirkwood Village district along Hosea L. Williams Drive near Kirkwood Road, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Pullman Yards anchors the area with large-scale events and creative spaces in a former industrial complex. The Earl and Le Petit Marché serve as local pillars for live music nights and neighborhood dining. Early-20th-century bungalows and Craftsman homes line leafy streets, with pocket parks and the Trolley Line Trail shaping daily routes.
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Offer insights
97 Rockyford Rd NE · $749,900
$746K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $746K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Coffered ceilings
Wood window frames
No common walls
Crawl space foundation
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Three upper-level bedrooms
Bedroom features: Other
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms total
One main-level bathroom
Two full upper-level bathrooms
Master bathroom with double vanity and separate his-and-hers areas
Kitchen
Cabinets (other)
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Other kitchen appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on the upper level
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Balcony
Deck
Front porch
Rear porch
Back yard fencing
Above-ground pool
Outdoor kitchen
Located on an asphalt city street; GPS-friendly; quiet neighborhood near Bessie Branham Park
Home design
Two levels
Cement siding with other exterior materials
Resale property
Composition roof
Block foundation
Parking
Driveway with open parking
Construction
Cement siding
Composition roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric service
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Sewer available
Water available
HOA & community
Community amenities include nearby public transport, schools, trails/greenway, park, pickleball, playground, restaurant, sidewalks, street lights, and tennis courts
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
97 Rockyford puts you in the heart of Kirkwood with 2,200 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, a second family room, and a swimming pool with outdoor grill area - all on one of intown Atlanta's most sought-after streets. The floor plan is a rare find: three beds and two baths upstairs, plus a true main-level bedroom and full bath. Large front and back decks. Walk to Bessie Branham Park and downtown Kirkwood. Minutes to Oakhurst, downtown Decatur, Little Five Points, and I-20. The kitchen and pool deck are ready for updates - priced accordingly, with solid structure already in place. Come with your contractor and your vision. Leave with serious equity. Photos are from prior to owner taking occupancy, but are largely up to date.
GAMLS #8658695
Dec 9, 2019
Sold
$499,000
$222/sq ft
Oct 28, 2019
Pending
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Sep 12, 2019
Listed
$515,000
$229/sq ft
Move in ready! Great location near Decatur restaurants, shopping, and East Lake Marta station. Updated Historic Home with dark hardwood floors and new carpeting, exquisite trim and coffered ceiling. Kitchen boasts designer custom cabinets, hidden appliances, and granite countertops. All Bath's have vessel sinks and granite countertops. Master closet is immense. Grand double front porches. Driveway, parking pad, and fenced yard. Homesite is sizable and still has a considerable amount of land to be developed if desired. A must see!
GAMLS #8484233
Aug 9, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2019
Price Changed
$495,000
$220/sq ft
May 8, 2019
Price Changed
$500,000
$223/sq ft
Nov 12, 2018
Listed
$529,900
$236/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM970359
Aug 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2018
Listed
$529,900
$236/sq ft
FMLS #3625296
Feb 13, 2008
Sold
$201,500
$90/sq ft
Jan 2, 2008
Listed
$199,900
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 2003
Sold
$126,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$181 (−92.6%)
$44,000 + $175,840
$219,840
2019
$2,431 (+7.4%)
$44,000 + $191,720
$235,720
2018
$2,263 (+17.4%)
$44,000 + $167,680
$211,680
2017
$1,928 (+5.9%)
$44,000 + $167,680
$211,680
2016
$1,821 (+66.3%)
$22,280 + $160,240
$182,520
2014
$1,095 (−21.7%)
$22,280 + $131,440
$153,720
2013
$1,399 (−5.0%)
$22,280 + $97,680
$119,960
2012
$1,472 (+5.7%)
$22,280 + $97,680
$119,960
2011
$1,393 (+16.9%)
$24,000 + $97,880
$121,880
2010
$1,192 (−79.4%)
$22,227 + $99,653
$121,880
2008
$5,799
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,246
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,246
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 205 01 075
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
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