Welcome Home to your adorable ranch home in desirable North Decatur! Step through your front door to enjoy hardwood floors stretching out before you as your eyes are drawn to a charming original window in the light filled living area. An arched opening leads from your living area into your dining area where cozy banquet seating invites warm gatherings with friends and family. You can move right in and relax as your kitchen and bathroom have been beautifully updated and your other big ticket items in home ownership have been taken care of with a new Roof and HVAC in 2022 and a new Water Heater in 2025. You’ll be amazed by the peace and quiet of this friendly neighborhood while being minutes from Emory University, the CDC, the VA Medical Center, Fernbank Science Center, the Decatur Square and all the fun Atlanta has to offer. The exciting new retail and restaurants slated for the Lulah Hills mixed-use development are less than a mile away and there are tons of cozy local restaurants and parks nearby. Don’t be surprised if you’d rather just stay home! Your back patio is the perfect place to relax with a cool drink or you can perfect your Frisbee Golf game or throw the ball for your dog. Your fully fenced backyard is perfect for all of that! Welcome home to 1244 Sparrow Lane!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Adams• Ansley Real Estate
Bought with Stacy Shelton• Roost Realty, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7612609
Redfin Estimate
$370,296
$5,296 since sold in August 2025$12K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($342K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome Home to your adorable ranch home in desirable North Decatur! Step through your front door to enjoy hardwood floors stretching out before you as your eyes are drawn to a charming original window in the light filled living area. An arched opening connects your living area with the dining area where cozy banquet seating invites warm gatherings with friends and family. You can move right in and relax as your kitchen and bathroom have been beautifully updated and your other big ticket items in home ownership have been taken care of with a new Roof and HVAC in 2022 and a new Water Heater in 2025. You'll be amazed by the peace and quiet of this friendly neighborhood while being minutes from Emory University, the CDC, the VA Medical Center, Fernbank Science Center, the Decatur Square and all the fun Atlanta has to offer. The exciting new retail and restaurants slated for the Lulah Hills mixed-use development are less than a mile away and there are tons of cozy local restaurants and parks nearby. Don't be surprised if you'd rather just stay home! Your back patio is the perfect place to relax with a cool drink or you can perfect your Frisbee Golf game or throw the ball for your dog. Your fully fenced backyard is perfect for all of that! Welcome home to 1244 Sparrow Lane!
FMLS #6895947
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$330,000
$302/sq ft
Jul 6, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2021
Relisted
—
Jun 22, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2021
Listed
$300,000
$274/sq ft
Located minutes from Emory, CDC, downtown Decatur Square in sought after North Decatur, this updated brick ranch in Valley Brook Estates offers welcoming curb appeal, low maintenance exterior, newer water heater & roof and large fenced backyard with outdoor storage building. Pristine interior features hardwood floors, tiled kitchen and bath, neutral color palate throughout. Updated hall bathroom features newer vanity and tiled shower. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, granite counters, newer stainless appliances, separate walk-in laundry room w/ access to covered carport and accessibility to inviting patio and private fenced backyard which offers ample room for play, pets, gardening and more. Bedroom closets feature upgraded shelving systems. Excellent school combination: Laurel Ridge/ Druid Hills. Exceptional home in desirable neighborhood, move-in ready condition.
GAMLS #8997394
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$330,000
$302/sq ft
Jul 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2021
Relisted
—
Jun 21, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2021
Listed
$300,000
$274/sq ft
GAMLS #8056311
Sep 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2016
Sold
$205,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 25, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2016
Price Changed
$205,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 19, 2016
Listed
$199,900
$183/sq ft
FMLS #5736611
Sep 22, 2016
Sold
$205,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 24, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 23, 2016
Price Changed
$205,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 19, 2016
Listed
$199,900
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 2016
Sold
$155,000
$142/sq ft
GAMLS #7635676
Jun 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2016
Sold
$155,000
$142/sq ft
May 19, 2016
Pending
—
May 4, 2016
Pending
—
May 3, 2016
Listed
$155,000
$142/sq ft
FMLS #5685794
Jun 15, 2016
Sold
$155,000
$142/sq ft
May 4, 2016
Contingent
—
May 3, 2016
Listed
$155,000
$142/sq ft
GAMLS #8002119
May 5, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2016
Listed
$155,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1988
Sold
$64,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1983
Sold
$43,300
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,863 (−7.0%)
$44,360 + $81,680
$126,040
2024
$4,154 (+16.9%)
$44,360 + $81,680
$126,040
2023
$3,553 (−2.3%)
$44,360 + $88,000
$132,360
2022
$3,638 (+18.9%)
$30,480 + $81,200
$111,680
2021
$3,060 (+6.3%)
$28,000 + $70,240
$98,240
2020
$2,878 (−0.6%)
$28,000 + $70,240
$98,240
2019
$2,895 (+10.4%)
$28,000 + $64,080
$92,080
2018
$2,622 (+1.5%)
$28,000 + $52,560
$80,560
2017
$2,582 (+24.1%)
$28,000 + $52,560
$80,560
2016
$2,081 (+43.9%)
$9,200 + $52,920
$62,120
2014
$1,446 (+17.7%)
$9,200 + $45,760
$54,960
2013
$1,228 (−4.2%)
$9,160 + $29,200
$38,360
2012
$1,282 (−40.1%)
$9,160 + $29,200
$38,360
2011
$2,138 (+10.2%)
$17,600 + $44,000
$61,600
2010
$1,940 (+16.1%)
$17,600 + $44,000
$61,600
2008
$1,670
Tax history for 1244 Sparrow Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,863 (−7.0%)
$44,360 + $81,680
$126,040
2024
$4,154 (+16.9%)
$44,360 + $81,680
$126,040
2023
$3,553 (−2.3%)
$44,360 + $88,000
$132,360
2022
$3,638 (+18.9%)
$30,480 + $81,200
$111,680
2021
$3,060 (+6.3%)
$28,000 + $70,240
$98,240
2020
$2,878 (−0.6%)
$28,000 + $70,240
$98,240
2019
$2,895 (+10.4%)
$28,000 + $64,080
$92,080
2018
$2,622 (+1.5%)
$28,000 + $52,560
$80,560
2017
$2,582 (+24.1%)
$28,000 + $52,560
$80,560
2016
$2,081 (+43.9%)
$9,200 + $52,920
$62,120
2014
$1,446 (+17.7%)
$9,200 + $45,760
$54,960
2013
$1,228 (−4.2%)
$9,160 + $29,200
$38,360
2012
$1,282 (−40.1%)
$9,160 + $29,200
$38,360
2011
$2,138 (+10.2%)
$17,600 + $44,000
$61,600
2010
$1,940 (+16.1%)
$17,600 + $44,000
$61,600
2008
$1,670
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
984
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 116 09 013
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 Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Other
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,094
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PB 25 PG 100
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Lawrenceville Hwy toward 285 – turn Right on Robinwood Drive, Left on Flamingo Dr, Right on Dove Way, Left on Sparrow Ln, Home is on the left
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 984
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 116 09 013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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