Clear your calendar and tour this welcoming home in sought after Decatur. Spaciously designed, this home features an open concept light filled layout. As you enter the residence, the beautiful refinished hardwood floors shine bright throughout the main level. The formal dining area is adjacent to the kitchen, which opens up to the family room, ideal for intimate gatherings as you prepare meals in the chef inspired kitchen. Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy preparing meals here, the kitchen will not disappoint, with ample counter top space, beautiful tiled flooring, & plenty of space to dine in! The primary bedroom features a full bathroom with a stand alone tiled shower, enjoy and relax after a long day. Secondary bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space. Get excited about the shaded backyard with a covered deck and a privacy fence, all enticing you to host a summer barbecue with friends. With a newer roof, windows, and appliances, this home is both practical and modern, just like you! Come view your new home today
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by ABA SIMMONS• Community-Wide Realty Group, LLC.
Bought with Eric Rubin• The Shumacher Group
Source:FMLS #7437287
Redfin Estimate
$293,053
$17K since sold in November 2024$4,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($300K) of 6 comparable homes.
Clear your calendar and tour this welcoming home in sought after Decatur. Spaciously designed, this home features an open concept light filled layout. As you enter the residence, the beautiful refinished hardwood floors shine bright throughout the main level. The formal dining area is adjacent to the kitchen, which opens up to the family room, ideal for intimate gatherings as you prepare meals in the chef inspired kitchen. Cooking enthusiasts will enjoy preparing meals here, the kitchen will not disappoint, with ample counter top space, beautiful tiled flooring, & plenty of space to dine in! The primary bedroom features a full bathroom with a stand alone tiled shower, enjoy and relax after a long day. Secondary bedrooms are spacious with nice size closet space. Get excited about the shaded backyard with a covered deck and a privacy fence, all enticing you to host a summer barbecue with friends. With a newer roof, windows, and appliances, this home is both practical and modern, just like you! Come view your new home today!
Public Records
Oct 27, 2021
Sold
$295,000
$251/sq ft
GAMLS #9011243
Oct 26, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2021
Sold
$295,000
$251/sq ft
Sep 23, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2021
Price Changed
$279,900
$238/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Price Changed
$284,900
$242/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Relisted
—
Aug 9, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2021
Listed
$285,000
$242/sq ft
A beautiful renovated ranch home with a wood fenced-in backyard! This has 4-sided brick exterior and covered parking. Roof, windows, kitchen and baths were done in 2019. Amazing open kitchen with stainless steel appliances has tile flooring and recessed lighting. Hardwoods in living room and bedrooms. Rear covered patio is perfect for relaxing. The property is freshly painted. There are new blinds, new ceiling fan, washer and dryer (all convey). Easy access to all Decatur has to offer! The home is close to I-285, Marta, downtown Atlanta, and City of Decatur.
FMLS #6912213
Oct 25, 2021
Sold
$295,000
$251/sq ft
Oct 22, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 21, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 26, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2021
Price Changed
$279,900
$238/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Price Changed
$284,900
$242/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 8, 2021
Listed
$285,000
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 2019
Sold
$220,000
$187/sq ft
FMLS #6536539
May 31, 2019
Sold
$220,000
$187/sq ft
May 5, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2019
Listed
$215,900
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 2019
Sold
$110,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 19, 2019
Sold
$95,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 2015
Sold
$44,000
$37/sq ft
FMLS #5100010
Feb 28, 2013
Price Changed
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Feb 28, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2013
Price Changed
$29,000
$25/sq ft
Feb 21, 2013
Sold
$28,000
$24/sq ft
Feb 6, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2013
Listed
$29,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,065 (+797.4%)
$36,240 + $91,200
$127,440
2024
$453 (−83.9%)
$36,240 + $91,200
$127,440
2023
$2,818 (−41.4%)
$36,240 + $80,520
$116,760
2022
$4,811 (+75.6%)
$16,000 + $85,800
$101,800
2021
$2,740 (−23.7%)
$16,000 + $68,680
$84,680
2020
$3,589 (+73.0%)
$16,000 + $68,680
$84,680
2019
$2,074 (+49.0%)
$16,000 + $23,440
$39,440
2018
$1,392 (+24.0%)
$4,160 + $19,680
$23,840
2017
$1,123 (+4.1%)
$4,160 + $19,680
$23,840
2016
$1,078 (+27.0%)
$4,160 + $12,480
$16,640
2014
$849 (+2,076.9%)
$4,160 + $13,560
$17,720
2013
$39 (−50.0%)
$4,320 + $8,360
$12,680
2011
$78 (−69.5%)
$5,480 + $6,712
$12,192
2010
$255 (+15.8%)
$11,390 + $23,690
$35,080
2008
$220
Tax history for 1248 Richard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,065 (+797.4%)
$36,240 + $91,200
$127,440
2024
$453 (−83.9%)
$36,240 + $91,200
$127,440
2023
$2,818 (−41.4%)
$36,240 + $80,520
$116,760
2022
$4,811 (+75.6%)
$16,000 + $85,800
$101,800
2021
$2,740 (−23.7%)
$16,000 + $68,680
$84,680
2020
$3,589 (+73.0%)
$16,000 + $68,680
$84,680
2019
$2,074 (+49.0%)
$16,000 + $23,440
$39,440
2018
$1,392 (+24.0%)
$4,160 + $19,680
$23,840
2017
$1,123 (+4.1%)
$4,160 + $19,680
$23,840
2016
$1,078 (+27.0%)
$4,160 + $12,480
$16,640
2014
$849 (+2,076.9%)
$4,160 + $13,560
$17,720
2013
$39 (−50.0%)
$4,320 + $8,360
$12,680
2011
$78 (−69.5%)
$5,480 + $6,712
$12,192
2010
$255 (+15.8%)
$11,390 + $23,690
$35,080
2008
$220
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 219 11 013
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Covered, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room,Pantry Walk-In,View to Family Room
TaxLegalDescription: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 219 of the 15th district, Dekalb County, Georgia being lot 13, Block B, Covington Road Subdivision
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From Stone Mtn Village, Memorial drive, take a slight right onto Covington Hwy, Right on Richard Rd, home on left
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 219 11 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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