Beautiful brick ranch in great swim/tennis community in prime Decatur location, close to Emory, CDC & downtown Decatur! Walk in to your inviting fireside family room that flows into the kitchen w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Bright & open sun room off kitchen provides tons of natural light & is a great area for entertaining or relaxing! Step outside onto the deck that leads to the tiered patio level & large fenced yard. Full daylight basement w/bar & enough room for an exercise or rec room!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leigh Schiff• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Bought with Ashley Bynum• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #5667217
Redfin Estimate
$465,684
$201K since sold in May 2016$6,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($388K) of 5 comparable homes.
Beautiful brick ranch in great swim/tennis community in prime Decatur location, close to Emory, CDC & downtown Decatur! Walk in to your inviting fireside family room that flows into the kitchen w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Bright & open sun room off kitchen provides tons of natural light & is a great area for entertaining or relaxing! Step outside onto the deck that leads to the tiered patio level & large fenced yard. Full daylight basement w/bar & enough room for an exercise or rec room!
Public Records
May 24, 2016
Sold
$265,000
FMLS #5667217
May 27, 2016
Price Changed
$225,000
May 20, 2016
Price Changed
$265,000
May 20, 2016
Sold
$265,000
Apr 4, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2016
Listed
$225,000
Public Records
Apr 11, 2011
Sold
$206,000
FMLS #4130984
Apr 8, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2011
Sold
$206,000
Feb 20, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2011
Contingent
—
Jan 24, 2011
Price Changed
$214,900
Nov 20, 2010
Price Changed
$219,900
Oct 4, 2010
Price Changed
$229,900
Oct 3, 2010
Listed
$229,000
COMPLETE RENOVATION,GOURMET KITCHEN,GRANITE CTRS, SS APPLIANCES,GREAT RM W/FP,HDW FLRS,OPN SUNROOM,HUGE DECK,FULL BSMT- W/EXERCISE ROOM, REC ROOM W/BAR, PRIVATE FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO EMORY/CDC OR DOWNTOWN DECATUR. SWIM/TENNIS OPTIONAL
GAMLS #2
Jan 25, 2011
Price Changed
$214,900
Nov 23, 2010
Price Changed
$219,900
GAMLS #1
Sep 1, 2010
Price Changed
$239,000
Public Records
Sep 20, 2005
Sold
$249,900
Public Records
Feb 4, 1998
Sold
$158,000
Public Records
Jul 31, 1986
Sold
$67,700
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,813 (+1.9%)
$38,720 + $135,680
$174,400
2024
$4,726 (+12.3%)
$38,720 + $135,680
$174,400
2023
$4,209 (−1.3%)
$38,720 + $126,480
$165,200
2022
$4,266 (+12.2%)
$38,080 + $108,960
$147,040
2021
$3,802 (+0.7%)
$38,000 + $88,920
$126,920
2020
$3,776 (+5.9%)
$38,000 + $88,920
$126,920
2019
$3,565 (+4.8%)
$38,000 + $79,760
$117,760
2018
$3,403 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $73,000
$111,000
2017
$3,335 (+21.1%)
$38,000 + $73,000
$111,000
2016
$2,754 (−9.7%)
$19,080 + $62,280
$81,360
2014
$3,051 (+128.8%)
$19,080 + $68,560
$87,640
2013
$1,334 (−52.3%)
$19,080 + $63,320
$82,400
2012
$2,796 (−12.8%)
$19,080 + $63,320
$82,400
2011
$3,206 (+10.9%)
$20,240 + $71,320
$91,560
2010
$2,891 (+11.0%)
$21,120 + $70,440
$91,560
2008
$2,604
Tax history for 1243 Blackstone Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,813 (+1.9%)
$38,720 + $135,680
$174,400
2024
$4,726 (+12.3%)
$38,720 + $135,680
$174,400
2023
$4,209 (−1.3%)
$38,720 + $126,480
$165,200
2022
$4,266 (+12.2%)
$38,080 + $108,960
$147,040
2021
$3,802 (+0.7%)
$38,000 + $88,920
$126,920
2020
$3,776 (+5.9%)
$38,000 + $88,920
$126,920
2019
$3,565 (+4.8%)
$38,000 + $79,760
$117,760
2018
$3,403 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $73,000
$111,000
2017
$3,335 (+21.1%)
$38,000 + $73,000
$111,000
2016
$2,754 (−9.7%)
$19,080 + $62,280
$81,360
2014
$3,051 (+128.8%)
$19,080 + $68,560
$87,640
2013
$1,334 (−52.3%)
$19,080 + $63,320
$82,400
2012
$2,796 (−12.8%)
$19,080 + $63,320
$82,400
2011
$3,206 (+10.9%)
$20,240 + $71,320
$91,560
2010
$2,891 (+11.0%)
$21,120 + $70,440
$91,560
2008
$2,604
*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
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,215
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 117 01 064
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Doors, 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
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Inside I285, go East on Lawrenceville Highway, Right on McLendon to Left on Lindmoor, Right on Valarie to Right on Blackstone - cul de sac.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 117 01 064
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
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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
5/10 Wind Factor
23% 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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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
$443,000 – $536,000
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