Elegant Custom Home in the Ponderosa Showcases Exquisite Attention to Detail! Expanded and fully renovated, this brick and stone ranch is what one-level-living dreams are made of. Stroll past the 3 car garages and up the path to the rocking chair front porch, enter home through french front doors and view the epic open floor plan where ample square footage is dedicated to the luxurious common spaces. Formal living room faces east and is a perfect perch for morning coffee while welcoming the sunrise. The great room is complete with a wood clad and vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and double french doors to the outdoor living space. The kitchen showcases a massive center island, custom cabinetry, appliance garage, dual sinks, walk-in pantry, integrated appliances and beautiful granite countertops! It's a chefs dream! The primary suite is spectacular! Featuring its own fireplace, double french doors to covered porch and double trayed ceilings with inset lighting; it's packed with the luxury a primary suite deserves! Ensuite bathroom includes double vanities, walk-in shower and deep soaking bath tub. The massive walk through closet leads you to a window lined home gym and office. The mudroom off the garage, kitchen adjacent office space and outdoor grilling patio prove that smaller spaces can make a huge impact on livability! Enjoy laundry flexibility with the large laundry room next to the mudroom or in the primary closest where the hook ups are already installed! Secondary bedrooms and bathrooms are well sized with multiple layout options. Daylight basement includes a living room, bedroom and bathroom as well as additional storage. Covered screened patio features yet another fireplace for those chilly nights and overlooks the private backyard. In addition to the 3 car garage this property also features a storage building/wood shop, and has plenty of room for the pool of your dreams! Located in the established Ponderosa community, this home is just minutes away from Emory University, CHOA and the CDC.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Carly Nassar• Compass
Listed by Jim Getzinger• Compass
Bought with BECKY Morris• Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate
Source:FMLS #7211544
Redfin Estimate
$1,091,826
$8,174 since sold in May 2023$18K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15% higher than the average sale price ($949K) of 6 comparable homes.
Elegant Custom Home in the Ponderosa Showcases Exquisite Attention to Detail! Expanded and fully renovated, this brick and stone ranch is what one-level-living dreams are made of. Stroll past the 3 car garages and up the path to the rocking chair front porch, enter home through french front doors and view the epic open floor plan where ample square footage is dedicated to the luxurious common spaces. Formal living room faces east and is a perfect perch for morning coffee while welcoming the sunrise. The great room is complete with a wood clad and vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and double french doors to the outdoor living space. The kitchen showcases a massive center island, custom cabinetry, appliance garage, dual sinks, walk-in pantry, integrated appliances and beautiful granite countertops! It's a chefs dream! The primary suite is spectacular! Featuring its own fireplace, double french doors to covered porch and double trayed ceilings with inset lighting; it's packed with the luxury a primary suite deserves! Ensuite bathroom includes double vanities, walk-in shower and deep soaking bath tub. The massive walk through closet leads you to a window lined home gym and office. The mudroom off the garage, kitchen adjacent office space and outdoor grilling patio prove that smaller spaces can make a huge impact on livability! Enjoy laundry flexibility with the large laundry room next to the mudroom or in the primary closest where the hook ups are already installed! Secondary bedrooms and bathrooms are well sized with multiple layout options. Daylight basement includes a living room, bedroom and bathroom as well as additional storage. Covered screened patio features yet another fireplace for those chilly nights and overlooks the private backyard. In addition to the 3 car garage this property also features a storage building/wood shop, and has plenty of room for the pool of your dreams! Located in the established Ponderosa community, this home is just minutes away from Emory University, CHOA and the CDC.
Public Records
Aug 4, 2014
Sold
$725,000
$137/sq ft
GAMLS #7252883
Aug 16, 2014
Price Changed
$725,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 28, 2014
Sold
$725,000
$137/sq ft
Jun 16, 2014
Price Changed
$785,000
$149/sq ft
May 12, 2014
Pending
—
May 12, 2014
Price Changed
$785,000
$149/sq ft
May 8, 2014
Price Changed
$799,000
$151/sq ft
Apr 14, 2014
Listed
$850,000
$161/sq ft
coming
FMLS #5276409
Jul 30, 2014
Price Changed
$725,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2014
Sold
$725,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 28, 2014
Price Changed
$785,000
$149/sq ft
May 10, 2014
Contingent
—
May 10, 2014
Pending
—
May 10, 2014
Price Changed
$785,000
$149/sq ft
May 8, 2014
Price Changed
$799,000
$151/sq ft
Apr 14, 2014
Listed
$850,000
$161/sq ft
FMLS #3692599
Oct 2, 2008
Sold
$262,000
$50/sq ft
Apr 15, 2008
Listed
$347,900
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,567 (+3.7%)
$65,640 + $326,720
$392,360
2024
$16,941 (+78.1%)
$65,640 + $326,720
$392,360
2023
$9,510 (+2.2%)
$56,920 + $387,080
$444,000
2022
$9,308 (+5.7%)
$55,520 + $243,080
$298,600
2021
$8,809 (+3.0%)
$50,400 + $226,560
$276,960
2020
$8,554 (+7.5%)
$50,400 + $226,560
$276,960
2019
$7,954 (−3.5%)
$50,400 + $193,120
$243,520
2018
$8,245 (−1.8%)
$50,400 + $206,480
$256,880
2017
$8,398 (+3.6%)
$50,400 + $206,480
$256,880
2016
$8,108 (+8.0%)
$29,400 + $216,240
$245,640
2014
$7,504 (+50.9%)
$29,400 + $213,960
$243,360
2013
$4,974 (−4.8%)
$42,680 + $110,560
$153,240
2012
$5,222 (+34.6%)
$42,680 + $110,560
$153,240
2011
$3,881 (−18.8%)
$23,760 + $86,920
$110,680
2010
$4,779 (+368.4%)
$35,557 + $75,123
$110,680
2008
$1,020
Tax history for 1696 Little Joe Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,567 (+3.7%)
$65,640 + $326,720
$392,360
2024
$16,941 (+78.1%)
$65,640 + $326,720
$392,360
2023
$9,510 (+2.2%)
$56,920 + $387,080
$444,000
2022
$9,308 (+5.7%)
$55,520 + $243,080
$298,600
2021
$8,809 (+3.0%)
$50,400 + $226,560
$276,960
2020
$8,554 (+7.5%)
$50,400 + $226,560
$276,960
2019
$7,954 (−3.5%)
$50,400 + $193,120
$243,520
2018
$8,245 (−1.8%)
$50,400 + $206,480
$256,880
2017
$8,398 (+3.6%)
$50,400 + $206,480
$256,880
2016
$8,108 (+8.0%)
$29,400 + $216,240
$245,640
2014
$7,504 (+50.9%)
$29,400 + $213,960
$243,360
2013
$4,974 (−4.8%)
$42,680 + $110,560
$153,240
2012
$5,222 (+34.6%)
$42,680 + $110,560
$153,240
2011
$3,881 (−18.8%)
$23,760 + $86,920
$110,680
2010
$4,779 (+368.4%)
$35,557 + $75,123
$110,680
2008
$1,020
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
3,545
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 162 03 007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
PARI
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: x
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From Clairmont travel North of LaVista, RIGHT onto Cartwright, LEFT onto the Little Joe home is on the right perched above the cul-de-sac.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,545
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: 2018
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 162 03 007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% 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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Decatur, GA • 30033
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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