Hard-to-find all-brick ranch w/FOUR bedrooms on the main AND an enclosed 2-car garage! Meticulously maintained by the original owner, this home boasts a wide range of features, such as an HVAC humidifier, emergency generator for immediate back-up power, original hardwood flooring under the carpet, built-in bookcases, kitchen desk & plantation shutters. All appliances remain, including refrigerator, washer, dryer, & upright freezer. Gorgeous 1/2-acre creek-front lot w/Japanese maple, azaleas, more! Walk to Ira B Melton or Medlock parks, convenient to CDC, Emory, Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ANDREA L CLAY• Keller Williams Premier
Bought with ROB SMITH• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5089028
Redfin Estimate
$544,623
$323K since sold in February 2013$14K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.7% lower than the average sale price ($646K) of 5 comparable homes.
Hard-to-find all-brick ranch w/FOUR bedrooms on the main AND an enclosed 2-car garage! Meticulously maintained by the original owner, this home boasts a wide range of features, such as an HVAC humidifier, emergency generator for immediate back-up power, original hardwood flooring under the carpet, built-in bookcases, a built in "stuff"-center in the kitchen (ahead of its time!), and plantation shutters. All appliances remain, including kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryer, and upright freezer. Handicap ramp in the garage for easy navigation of the stairs can be removed if needed. Gorgeous 1/2-acre creek-front lot includes Japanese maple, azaleas, and more! Walking distance to Ira B. Melton and Medlock parks, convenient to CDC, Emory, Decatur, & I-285/78/I-85.
Public Records
Mar 8, 2013
Sold
$222,000
$121/sq ft
FMLS #5089028
Mar 8, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 6, 2013
Price Changed
$222,000
$121/sq ft
Feb 28, 2013
Sold
$222,000
$121/sq ft
Feb 28, 2013
Price Changed
$230,000
$126/sq ft
Feb 23, 2013
Pending
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Feb 10, 2013
Contingent
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Jan 16, 2013
Relisted
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Jan 3, 2013
Contingent
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Dec 29, 2012
Relisted
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Dec 28, 2012
Contingent
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Dec 27, 2012
Pending
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Dec 16, 2012
Contingent
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Dec 6, 2012
Listed
$230,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,438 (+4.7%)
$72,880 + $124,640
$197,520
2024
$5,193 (+7.9%)
$72,880 + $124,640
$197,520
2023
$4,811 (+10.2%)
$72,880 + $107,920
$180,800
2022
$4,368 (+2.6%)
$54,000 + $92,520
$146,520
2021
$4,255 (−10.7%)
$54,000 + $87,640
$141,640
2020
$4,763 (+19.7%)
$54,000 + $87,640
$141,640
2019
$3,978 (+9.3%)
$54,000 + $76,880
$130,880
2018
$3,638 (−3.3%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2017
$3,762 (+2.1%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2016
$3,686 (+22.3%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2014
$3,014 (+8.4%)
$11,640 + $77,160
$88,800
2013
$2,782 (−17.9%)
$11,640 + $77,160
$88,800
2012
$3,387
$12,760 + $87,240
$100,000
2011
$3,388 (+10.8%)
$12,760 + $83,120
$95,880
2010
$3,057 (+11.5%)
$17,800 + $78,080
$95,880
2008
$2,741
Tax history for 2020 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,438 (+4.7%)
$72,880 + $124,640
$197,520
2024
$5,193 (+7.9%)
$72,880 + $124,640
$197,520
2023
$4,811 (+10.2%)
$72,880 + $107,920
$180,800
2022
$4,368 (+2.6%)
$54,000 + $92,520
$146,520
2021
$4,255 (−10.7%)
$54,000 + $87,640
$141,640
2020
$4,763 (+19.7%)
$54,000 + $87,640
$141,640
2019
$3,978 (+9.3%)
$54,000 + $76,880
$130,880
2018
$3,638 (−3.3%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2017
$3,762 (+2.1%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2016
$3,686 (+22.3%)
$11,640 + $104,800
$116,440
2014
$3,014 (+8.4%)
$11,640 + $77,160
$88,800
2013
$2,782 (−17.9%)
$11,640 + $77,160
$88,800
2012
$3,387
$12,760 + $87,240
$100,000
2011
$3,388 (+10.8%)
$12,760 + $83,120
$95,880
2010
$3,057 (+11.5%)
$17,800 + $78,080
$95,880
2008
$2,741
*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
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,831
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 060 13 023
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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
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: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other,Laminate Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur, north on Clairemont Avenue (becomes Clairmont Road), cross North Decatur Road, then right on Desmond Drive. Home on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,831
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 060 13 023
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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