Welcome to your beautifully updated, spacious, and light-filled home just a half-mile walk to top-rated Glennwood Elementary and less than a mile to Decatur Square. Possibly the best value in all of Decatur! Unbelievable price for 4 very large BR, and two separate generously sized living areas. Large light-filled kitchen updated with SS appl, newly refinished cabinets, open to dining and walks out through double sliding glass doors to spectacular screened-in back porch. Master suite has huge custom walk-in closet, en-suite bath. New HVAC, fixtures, paint throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by HEATHER TELL• HomeSmart
Bought with Sherrie Crow• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6508622
Redfin Estimate
$757,647
$168K since sold in April 2019$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.4% higher than the average sale price ($680K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to your beautifully updated, spacious, and light-filled home just a half-mile walk to top-rated Glennwood Elementary and less than a mile to Decatur Square. Possibly the best value in all of Decatur! Unbelievable price for 4 very large BR, and two separate generously sized living areas. Large light-filled kitchen updated with SS appl, newly refinished cabinets, open to dining and walks out through double sliding glass doors to spectacular screened-in back porch. Master suite has huge custom walk-in closet, en-suite bath. New HVAC, fixtures, paint throughout.
Public Records
Apr 6, 1999
Sold
$177,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1993
Sold
$114,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 1988
Sold
$126,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,577 (+2.0%)
$67,320 + $206,360
$273,680
2024
$11,351 (+4.8%)
$67,320 + $206,360
$273,680
2023
$10,832 (+2.3%)
$67,320 + $201,720
$269,040
2022
$10,584 (−46.6%)
$45,080 + $187,160
$232,240
2021
$19,831 (+129.8%)
$24,000 + $197,840
$221,840
2020
$8,631 (+44.5%)
$24,000 + $197,840
$221,840
2019
$5,974 (+0.3%)
$19,040 + $166,960
$186,000
2018
$5,955 (−30.5%)
$19,040 + $166,640
$185,680
2017
$8,563 (+84.9%)
$19,040 + $166,640
$185,680
2016
$4,632 (+41.7%)
$19,040 + $163,480
$182,520
2014
$3,270 (+0.2%)
$19,040 + $150,120
$169,160
2013
$3,262 (+314.2%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2011
$788 (+33.2%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2010
$591 (+13.1%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2008
$523
Tax history for 212 Hillcrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,577 (+2.0%)
$67,320 + $206,360
$273,680
2024
$11,351 (+4.8%)
$67,320 + $206,360
$273,680
2023
$10,832 (+2.3%)
$67,320 + $201,720
$269,040
2022
$10,584 (−46.6%)
$45,080 + $187,160
$232,240
2021
$19,831 (+129.8%)
$24,000 + $197,840
$221,840
2020
$8,631 (+44.5%)
$24,000 + $197,840
$221,840
2019
$5,974 (+0.3%)
$19,040 + $166,960
$186,000
2018
$5,955 (−30.5%)
$19,040 + $166,640
$185,680
2017
$8,563 (+84.9%)
$19,040 + $166,640
$185,680
2016
$4,632 (+41.7%)
$19,040 + $163,480
$182,520
2014
$3,270 (+0.2%)
$19,040 + $150,120
$169,160
2013
$3,262 (+314.2%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2011
$788 (+33.2%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2010
$591 (+13.1%)
$19,040 + $103,240
$122,280
2008
$523
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 247 05 026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Level Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Go East on E Ponce de Leon Ave from Downtown Decatur Square about half a mile, turn left on Sycamore Dr, left on Hillcrest Ave. House is on your left.
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Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 247 05 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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