Don’t miss this recently renovated 1960’s gem on a half-acre lot in desirable Briarlake/Lakeside school district. This spacious and light filled 3BR, 2.5BA split-level home has a vaulted ceiling on the main level with a gorgeous kitchen and oversized island with stunning leathered granite countertops. The upper level has three bedrooms (one is the master) and two baths. The lower level has a large den/living area, fireplace, a half bath, and laundry room. The HVAC is less than on year old. Hardwood throughout main and upper levels. Community Swim/Tennis available. The home is located on a cul-de-sac and has a beautiful, private fenced backyard. There are two patio areas that are great for entertaining. The backyard also has a 10x20 storage building and a smaller two-level he/she shed. This vibrant neighborhood is convenient to Oak Grove Village and many shops and restaurants. Easy access to Emory/CDC/VA, downtown Decatur and interstates. Floor-plan is available in photos section.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Cody• HomeSmart
Bought with Paul Scannell• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #6796214
Redfin Estimate
$587,816
$156K since sold in November 2020$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.8% higher than the average sale price ($499K) of 6 comparable homes.
Don’t miss this recently renovated 1960’s gem on a half-acre lot in desirable Briarlake/Lakeside school district. This spacious and light filled 3BR, 2.5BA split-level home has a vaulted ceiling on the main level with a gorgeous kitchen and oversized island with stunning leathered granite countertops. The upper level has three bedrooms (one is the master) and two baths. The lower level has a large den/living area, fireplace, a half bath, and laundry room. The HVAC is less than on year old. Hardwood throughout main and upper levels. The home is located on a cul-de-sac and has a beautiful, private fenced backyard. There are two patio areas that are great for entertaining. The backyard also has a 10x20 storage building and a smaller two-level he/she shed. This vibrant neighborhood is convenient to Oak Grove Village and many shops and restaurants. Easy access to Emory/CDC/VA, downtown Decatur and interstates. Floor-plan is available in photos section.
Public Records
Mar 16, 2017
Sold
$303,500
$156/sq ft
GAMLS #8108962
Mar 14, 2017
Sold
$303,000
$155/sq ft
Mar 2, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2016
Listed
$315,000
$161/sq ft
FMLS #5784625
Mar 14, 2017
Sold
$303,500
$156/sq ft
Feb 14, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 9, 2017
Price Changed
$309,000
$158/sq ft
Dec 15, 2016
Listed
$315,000
$161/sq ft
This incredible 1960's gem has lots of potetnial a very large lot plenty of space for gardens, a great school system and you make it your own. This home is perfectly livable but you know you are going to make this your home. 3 Bedrooms 2.b Baths Lower area features a lovely fireplace two car carport can easily be converted to Garage.
GAMLS #8050112
Nov 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 2016
Price Changed
$315,000
$161/sq ft
Aug 9, 2016
Listed
$325,000
$167/sq ft
FMLS #5732070
Dec 6, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2016
Price Changed
$315,000
$161/sq ft
Aug 9, 2016
Listed
$325,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,269 (−4.3%)
$56,240 + $152,480
$208,720
2024
$6,550 (+14.9%)
$56,240 + $152,480
$208,720
2023
$5,698 (−1.8%)
$51,760 + $158,680
$210,440
2022
$5,802 (+12.4%)
$47,600 + $130,200
$177,800
2021
$5,160 (+38.3%)
$43,200 + $107,240
$150,440
2020
$3,730 (−4.3%)
$43,200 + $107,240
$150,440
2019
$3,899 (+7.2%)
$43,200 + $75,240
$118,440
2018
$3,636 (+169.4%)
$43,200 + $64,360
$107,560
2017
$1,350 (+6.9%)
$43,200 + $64,360
$107,560
2016
$1,263 (+32.8%)
$25,200 + $79,960
$105,160
2014
$951 (+1.8%)
$25,200 + $69,880
$95,080
2013
$934 (−10.5%)
$37,560 + $35,800
$73,360
2012
$1,044 (−23.8%)
$37,560 + $35,800
$73,360
2011
$1,370 (+28.7%)
$20,880 + $68,360
$89,240
2010
$1,064 (+10.6%)
$24,200 + $65,040
$89,240
2008
$962
Tax history for 1553 Riderwood Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,269 (−4.3%)
$56,240 + $152,480
$208,720
2024
$6,550 (+14.9%)
$56,240 + $152,480
$208,720
2023
$5,698 (−1.8%)
$51,760 + $158,680
$210,440
2022
$5,802 (+12.4%)
$47,600 + $130,200
$177,800
2021
$5,160 (+38.3%)
$43,200 + $107,240
$150,440
2020
$3,730 (−4.3%)
$43,200 + $107,240
$150,440
2019
$3,899 (+7.2%)
$43,200 + $75,240
$118,440
2018
$3,636 (+169.4%)
$43,200 + $64,360
$107,560
2017
$1,350 (+6.9%)
$43,200 + $64,360
$107,560
2016
$1,263 (+32.8%)
$25,200 + $79,960
$105,160
2014
$951 (+1.8%)
$25,200 + $69,880
$95,080
2013
$934 (−10.5%)
$37,560 + $35,800
$73,360
2012
$1,044 (−23.8%)
$37,560 + $35,800
$73,360
2011
$1,370 (+28.7%)
$20,880 + $68,360
$89,240
2010
$1,064 (+10.6%)
$24,200 + $65,040
$89,240
2008
$962
*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
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,951
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 147 01 079
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Other
Dining Room Features: Great Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: I-85 N to Right on Clairmont Rd. Left onto Lavista, Right on to Pangborn, immediate Left into Riderwood Rd, Right onto Riderwood Ct, home is one the left. Or use WAZE.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,951
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 147 01 079
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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