Absolutely lovely, renovated ranch on a half-acre lot in Leafmore Hills subdivision. 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom, all brick, hardwood floors, new appliances, clean fresh paint, very open and bright kitchen with solid counters and over-sized island that flows into the family room. Open-floor plan, very private screened-in back porch, fully fenced back yard and plenty of mature trees. Conveniently located within walking distance to Toco Hills and Mason Mill Park with a short 5 min drive to Emory, CDC, new CHOA Hospital and downtown Decatur. Neighborhood offers memberships to the community clubhouse, pool, and tennis & swim club located at Leafmore Creek Park Club. No HOA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by KATHRYN GODWIN• Adams Realtors
Bought with Michelle Knapp• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Source:FMLS #7371380
Redfin Estimate
$619,009
$4,009 since sold in June 2024$20K since September
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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.
Absolutely lovely, renovated ranch on a half-acre lot in Leafmore Hills subdivision. 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom, all brick, hardwood floors, new appliances, clean fresh paint, very open and bright kitchen with solid counters and over-sized island that flows into the family room. Open-floor plan, very private screened-in back porch, fully fenced back yard and plenty of mature trees. Conveniently located within walking distance to Toco Hills and Mason Mill Park with a short 5 min drive to Emory, CDC, new CHOA Hospital and downtown Decatur. Neighborhood offers memberships to the community clubhouse, pool, and tennis & swim club located at Leafmore Creek Park Club. No HOA.
FMLS #6975720
Dec 17, 2021
Sold
$525,000
$362/sq ft
Dec 15, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 7, 2021
Contingent
—
Dec 1, 2021
Listed
$524,000
$361/sq ft
**SHOWINGS BEGIN 10:00 AM on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD** Gorgeous move-in ready home on a half-acre lot in highly sought after Leafmore Hills subdivision. Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch with new interior & exterior paint, new roof in March of 2021, new kitchen cabinets, flooring, granite counters and island which flows into the family room. Completely open to the beautiful and private screened-in porch. Backyard is fully fenced and with the mature trees it is a private oasis. Additional entertaining space on the deck and enough room to add a pool. Conveniently located within walking distance to Toco Hills and Mason Mill Park with a short 5 min drive to Emory, CDC, new CHOA Hospital and downtown Decatur. Neighborhood offers memberships to the community clubhouse, pool, and tennis & swim club located at Leafmore Creek Park Club. No HOA.
FMLS #6525951
May 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 23, 2019
Price Changed
$315,000
$217/sq ft
Apr 10, 2019
Price Changed
$329,000
$227/sq ft
Mar 27, 2019
Listed
$349,000
$240/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 2005
Sold
$235,700
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 9, 2003
Sold
$174,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,479 (+5.2%)
$63,160 + $176,520
$239,680
2024
$7,109 (+7.1%)
$63,160 + $176,520
$239,680
2023
$6,640 (+0.3%)
$63,160 + $145,600
$208,760
2022
$6,617 (+21.2%)
$60,000 + $133,400
$193,400
2021
$5,460 (+2.4%)
$60,000 + $56,280
$116,280
2020
$5,333 (+2.6%)
$60,000 + $56,280
$116,280
2019
$5,196 (−0.5%)
$60,000 + $50,280
$110,280
2018
$5,222 (+14.6%)
$60,000 + $50,600
$110,600
2017
$4,555 (+10.2%)
$60,000 + $50,600
$110,600
2016
$4,133 (+10.5%)
$30,000 + $55,480
$85,480
2014
$3,740 (−3.6%)
$30,000 + $52,360
$82,360
2013
$3,880
$29,280 + $48,440
$77,720
2012
$3,884 (−10.1%)
$29,280 + $48,440
$77,720
2011
$4,322 (+9.9%)
$24,560 + $64,680
$89,240
2010
$3,934 (+2.1%)
$33,985 + $55,255
$89,240
2008
$3,853
Tax history for 2042 Sylvania Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,479 (+5.2%)
$63,160 + $176,520
$239,680
2024
$7,109 (+7.1%)
$63,160 + $176,520
$239,680
2023
$6,640 (+0.3%)
$63,160 + $145,600
$208,760
2022
$6,617 (+21.2%)
$60,000 + $133,400
$193,400
2021
$5,460 (+2.4%)
$60,000 + $56,280
$116,280
2020
$5,333 (+2.6%)
$60,000 + $56,280
$116,280
2019
$5,196 (−0.5%)
$60,000 + $50,280
$110,280
2018
$5,222 (+14.6%)
$60,000 + $50,600
$110,600
2017
$4,555 (+10.2%)
$60,000 + $50,600
$110,600
2016
$4,133 (+10.5%)
$30,000 + $55,480
$85,480
2014
$3,740 (−3.6%)
$30,000 + $52,360
$82,360
2013
$3,880
$29,280 + $48,440
$77,720
2012
$3,884 (−10.1%)
$29,280 + $48,440
$77,720
2011
$4,322 (+9.9%)
$24,560 + $64,680
$89,240
2010
$3,934 (+2.1%)
$33,985 + $55,255
$89,240
2008
$3,853
*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
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,452
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 112 07 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-100
LFRI
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) 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; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 18-112-07-005
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Electric Air Filter
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Sagamore Hills
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: I-85 to Clairmont Road toward Decatur turn onto Sylvania Drive, home is on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Near Schools, Pool, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 112 07 005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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