The perfect all brick home newly rezoned to FERNBANK ELEMENTARY. Light & bright and freshly painted interior. Enormous level walkout backyard with a stone patio & fabulous built in fire pit is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Spacious kitchen (rarely seen in this price range) opens to the large family room with french doors that let in so much natural light. Second living room, dining room, and sizable bedrooms and closets. Close to all that North Decatur has to offer including neighborhood favorite Medlock Park, PATH, Nature Preserve, Emory/CDC, and many restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kathryn Crabtree• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by KIM BOYD• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Gregory Swartzberg• Resurgens Residential, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6553242
Redfin Estimate
$456,099
$114K since sold in June 2019$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15.8% lower than the average sale price ($542K) of 6 comparable homes.
Fabulous home in a terrific neighborhood -- moments to Medlock Park! Three large bedrooms, two updated full baths, hardwoods in living/dining area and bedroom, nice bright, open kitchen views oversized family room! Breathtaking custom patio with stone pavers, gas fire pit and low stone retaining wall perfect for additional seating -- this will be everyone's favorite gathering place! Lovely mature gardens, storage shed for gardening. 10 minutes from Emory campus, 5 minutes to 285, lots of easy shopping. Move-in ready -- this one won't last!
FMLS #5292555
Aug 7, 2014
Price Changed
$285,000
$183/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2014
Price Changed
$299,000
$192/sq ft
Jul 31, 2014
Sold
$285,000
$183/sq ft
Jun 27, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2014
Contingent
—
May 31, 2014
Relisted
—
May 28, 2014
Contingent
—
May 19, 2014
Listed
$299,000
$192/sq ft
Fabulous home in a terrific neighborhood -- moments to Medlock Park! Three large bedrooms, two updated full baths, hardwoods in living/dining area and bedroom, nice bright, open kitchen views oversized family room! Breathtaking custom patio with stone pavers, gas fire pit and low stone retaining wall perfect for additional seating -- this will be everyone's favorite gathering place! Lovely mature gardens, storage shed for gardening. 10 minutes from Emory campus, 5 minutes to 285, lots of easy shopping. Move-in ready -- this one won't last!
Public Records
May 19, 2009
Sold
$285,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 2006
Sold
$274,500
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2000
Sold
$223,500
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1998
Sold
$152,500
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,293 (+16.4%)
$41,253 + $138,107
$179,360
2024
$7,124
$41,253 + $138,107
$179,360
2023
$7,124 (+10.7%)
$40,600 + $138,760
$179,360
2022
$6,438 (+3.5%)
$40,000 + $98,640
$138,640
2021
$6,218 (−0.9%)
$40,000 + $93,640
$133,640
2020
$6,273 (+16.9%)
$40,000 + $93,640
$133,640
2019
$5,367 (+6.0%)
$40,000 + $74,240
$114,240
2018
$5,065 (+1.4%)
$40,000 + $67,120
$107,120
2017
$4,993 (−3.5%)
$40,000 + $67,120
$107,120
2016
$5,175 (+70.8%)
$18,080 + $91,040
$109,120
2013
$3,030 (−2.9%)
$18,080 + $75,240
$93,320
2012
$3,122 (+4.6%)
$18,080 + $73,640
$91,720
2011
$2,984 (−5.9%)
$21,960 + $78,200
$100,160
2010
$3,170 (+27.7%)
$22,680 + $77,480
$100,160
2008
$2,482
Tax history for 1026 N Hills Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,293 (+16.4%)
$41,253 + $138,107
$179,360
2024
$7,124
$41,253 + $138,107
$179,360
2023
$7,124 (+10.7%)
$40,600 + $138,760
$179,360
2022
$6,438 (+3.5%)
$40,000 + $98,640
$138,640
2021
$6,218 (−0.9%)
$40,000 + $93,640
$133,640
2020
$6,273 (+16.9%)
$40,000 + $93,640
$133,640
2019
$5,367 (+6.0%)
$40,000 + $74,240
$114,240
2018
$5,065 (+1.4%)
$40,000 + $67,120
$107,120
2017
$4,993 (−3.5%)
$40,000 + $67,120
$107,120
2016
$5,175 (+70.8%)
$18,080 + $91,040
$109,120
2013
$3,030 (−2.9%)
$18,080 + $75,240
$93,320
2012
$3,122 (+4.6%)
$18,080 + $73,640
$91,720
2011
$2,984 (−5.9%)
$21,960 + $78,200
$100,160
2010
$3,170 (+27.7%)
$22,680 + $77,480
$100,160
2008
$2,482
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,548
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 101 08 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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.
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 Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Other
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
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: GPS
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 101 08 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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