Location! Location! Location! Completely Renovated Ranch.New Trane HVAC! New 30 year Architectural Roof!New 50 gallon water heater!New wood deck! New landscaping (with shade resistant bermuda grass) with a beautiful terraced private fenced backyard! New LED can lights in all rooms!New hardwood floors!All new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and SS appliances!New tiled bathroom, sinks, toilets and large walk-in shower with frameless shower door in full bath! New paint inside and outside! Only one mile to 285. Close to Decatur farmers market, Emory and downtown!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nancy DiBiase• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with REBECCA L TOKICH• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #5946332
Redfin Estimate
$420,684
$126K since sold in February 2018$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.4% higher than the average sale price ($358K) of 5 comparable homes.
Location! Location! Location! Completely Renovated Ranch. New Trane HVAC! New 30 year Architectural roof! New 50 gallon water heater! New wood deck! New landscaping (with shade resistant bermuda grass)with a beautiful terraced private fenced backyard! New LED can lights in all rooms! New hardwood floors! All new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and SS appliances! New tiled bathroom, sinks, toilets and large walk in shower and frameless shower door in full bath! New paint inside and out! Only one mile to 285. Close to Decatur farmers market, Emory and Downtown!
GAMLS #8249678
Sep 21, 2017
Sold
$157,000
$119/sq ft
Sep 11, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 28, 2017
Listed
$155,000
$117/sq ft
FMLS #5900664
Sep 21, 2017
Sold
$157,000
$119/sq ft
Sep 11, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 28, 2017
Listed
$155,000
$117/sq ft
Wonderful fixer upper in sought after Laurel Ridge Elem! This one needs some cosmetics but has great bones. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom PLUS a bonus room with a half bath with easy space to make it a full bath for a master suite. Large living room,kitchen is already open to the dining area which over looks the spacious back yard. Hardwood floors in the living room, hallway and bedrooms. This has so much potential and will go quickly! This property is in an Estate.
Public Records
Aug 12, 1988
Sold
$73,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1983
Sold
$50,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1980
Sold
$46,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,653 (−0.5%)
$36,800 + $120,920
$157,720
2024
$4,675 (+10.2%)
$36,800 + $120,920
$157,720
2023
$4,242 (−2.0%)
$36,800 + $114,600
$151,400
2022
$4,330 (+12.0%)
$36,200 + $101,480
$137,680
2021
$3,865 (+1.2%)
$36,120 + $81,400
$117,520
2020
$3,819 (−25.1%)
$36,120 + $81,400
$117,520
2019
$5,095 (+65.7%)
$36,120 + $72,840
$108,960
2018
$3,076 (+17.6%)
$28,560 + $34,240
$62,800
2017
$2,616 (+18.8%)
$28,560 + $34,240
$62,800
2016
$2,203 (+19.5%)
$18,120 + $48,240
$66,360
2014
$1,843 (−0.9%)
$18,120 + $43,840
$61,960
2013
$1,860 (−4.5%)
$18,120 + $40,520
$58,640
2012
$1,947 (−10.8%)
$18,120 + $40,520
$58,640
2011
$2,182 (+10.5%)
$19,200 + $44,480
$63,680
2010
$1,976 (+15.4%)
$20,040 + $43,640
$63,680
2008
$1,712
Tax history for 1281 Mclendon Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,653 (−0.5%)
$36,800 + $120,920
$157,720
2024
$4,675 (+10.2%)
$36,800 + $120,920
$157,720
2023
$4,242 (−2.0%)
$36,800 + $114,600
$151,400
2022
$4,330 (+12.0%)
$36,200 + $101,480
$137,680
2021
$3,865 (+1.2%)
$36,120 + $81,400
$117,520
2020
$3,819 (−25.1%)
$36,120 + $81,400
$117,520
2019
$5,095 (+65.7%)
$36,120 + $72,840
$108,960
2018
$3,076 (+17.6%)
$28,560 + $34,240
$62,800
2017
$2,616 (+18.8%)
$28,560 + $34,240
$62,800
2016
$2,203 (+19.5%)
$18,120 + $48,240
$66,360
2014
$1,843 (−0.9%)
$18,120 + $43,840
$61,960
2013
$1,860 (−4.5%)
$18,120 + $40,520
$58,640
2012
$1,947 (−10.8%)
$18,120 + $40,520
$58,640
2011
$2,182 (+10.5%)
$19,200 + $44,480
$63,680
2010
$1,976 (+15.4%)
$20,040 + $43,640
$63,680
2008
$1,712
*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
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,324
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 117 01 115
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half 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: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition, Other
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: From Lawrenceville Highway, take McLendon Drive South to 1281 on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,324
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 117 01 115
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
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