Renovated and expanded, this solid ranch in sought-after N. Decatur neighborhood features a picture-perfect master suite and sunny family room addition, chef's kitchen with breakfast bar; renovated main bath; beautiful hardwood floors; new roof & windows; and great outdoor living space. Ideal location near Intown's best parks, pools and The PATH. Yes, this is it, the home you've been waiting for, quality improvements throughout, cozy, but not small. Just minutes from Emory/CDC and major highways, at junction of Medlock Park, Laurel Ridge and University Heights.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jody Steinberg• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with Ivan Savant• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #5664589
Redfin Estimate
$560,258
$202K since sold in May 2016$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($495K) of 6 comparable homes.
Recipe for a perfect home: Start with a solid foundation in an ideal location; expand to add a picture-perfect master suite and sunny family room; create a chef's kitchen with breakfast bar; modernize the bathroom; restore the hardwood floors; refurbish the bedrooms; replace the roof and windows; open a couple of walls; create an outdoor living space for year-round enjoyment and make sure to be near Intown's best neighborhoods, parks, pools and The PATH. Now that it's done, hurry before it is gone! This is the home you've waited for! Quality improvements, comfortable rooms, cozy, but not small! All this just minutes from Emory/CDC and major highways. GREAT North Decatur neighborhood, where Medlock Park, Laurel Ridge and University Heights convene.
FMLS #5664589
May 26, 2016
Price Changed
$358,000
$298/sq ft
May 19, 2016
Sold
$358,000
$298/sq ft
May 19, 2016
Price Changed
$360,000
$300/sq ft
Mar 28, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2016
Listed
$360,000
$300/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 2006
Sold
$219,000
$182/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2004
Sold
$215,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2000
Sold
$199,900
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1998
Sold
$152,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1996
Sold
$123,900
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1980
Sold
$60,600
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,791 (−3.2%)
$48,040 + $156,880
$204,920
2024
$5,980 (+21.0%)
$48,040 + $156,880
$204,920
2023
$4,943 (+6.7%)
$41,880 + $163,600
$205,480
2022
$4,633 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $107,840
$147,840
2021
$4,397 (−2.8%)
$40,000 + $97,600
$137,600
2020
$4,523 (+15.7%)
$40,000 + $97,600
$137,600
2019
$3,911 (+2.6%)
$40,000 + $78,200
$118,200
2018
$3,812 (−27.7%)
$40,000 + $74,400
$114,400
2017
$5,275 (+100.3%)
$40,000 + $74,400
$114,400
2016
$2,634 (+3.3%)
$18,320 + $59,440
$77,760
2014
$2,551 (+92.5%)
$18,320 + $59,400
$77,720
2013
$1,325 (−52.3%)
$18,320 + $63,760
$82,080
2012
$2,775 (−1.8%)
$18,320 + $63,760
$82,080
2011
$2,825 (+10.7%)
$17,640 + $63,080
$80,720
2010
$2,553 (+12.4%)
$20,000 + $60,720
$80,720
2008
$2,270
Tax history for 1217 Laurel Hill Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,791 (−3.2%)
$48,040 + $156,880
$204,920
2024
$5,980 (+21.0%)
$48,040 + $156,880
$204,920
2023
$4,943 (+6.7%)
$41,880 + $163,600
$205,480
2022
$4,633 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $107,840
$147,840
2021
$4,397 (−2.8%)
$40,000 + $97,600
$137,600
2020
$4,523 (+15.7%)
$40,000 + $97,600
$137,600
2019
$3,911 (+2.6%)
$40,000 + $78,200
$118,200
2018
$3,812 (−27.7%)
$40,000 + $74,400
$114,400
2017
$5,275 (+100.3%)
$40,000 + $74,400
$114,400
2016
$2,634 (+3.3%)
$18,320 + $59,440
$77,760
2014
$2,551 (+92.5%)
$18,320 + $59,400
$77,720
2013
$1,325 (−52.3%)
$18,320 + $63,760
$82,080
2012
$2,775 (−1.8%)
$18,320 + $63,760
$82,080
2011
$2,825 (+10.7%)
$17,640 + $63,080
$80,720
2010
$2,553 (+12.4%)
$20,000 + $60,720
$80,720
2008
$2,270
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,757
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 114 05 010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: Carport, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Bathroom, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Laminate Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room,Wine Rack
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Fm 85, take N Druid Hills east, past Toco Hills. Cross Clairmont Rd. and Willivee Dr. Laurel Hill is on the left, ~ two blocks before North DeKalb Mall. From Decatur, take Scott Blvd to N. Druid Hills (at mall). Left on NDH, go appx. 1/2 mile, Laurel Hill on right.
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Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,757
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 114 05 010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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