This classy and charming 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bathroom home invites you to enjoy many custom features, as well as fantastic walkability to schools, parks, restaurants and retail in Decatur Square. Also convenient to MARTA, the international farmers market, Agnes Scot, Emory University and the PATH. Living here, you will enjoy striking light fixtures, a working fireplace with gas starter and attractive mantel, ceiling fans and hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful natural light streams in the front windows during the morning hours and through the back in the afternoon. Whip up a delicious meal in the nicely renovated, colorful kitchen using your gas cooktop with griddle and dual-fuel range surrounded by a lovely tile backsplash and granite countertops. Kitchen also features custom cabinets (drawers rated for 150 pounds) with under counter wine cooler and a walk-in pantry. Easy flow from kitchen to dining and living rooms. Additionally on the main floor, you will enjoy a renovated half bath, bonus den and a glass sunroom, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or tea. This light filled space has been designed for full ventilation while keeping out pollen! A lovely outdoor patio, just a few steps from the kitchen and sunroom, provides the perfect ambience for alfresco dining and outdoor entertainment. Sellers have experience as organic gardeners, so you will be delighted by the landscaping and sweet herb garden. On the top floor, the primary bedroom offers bay windows, a tray ceiling, and Elfa system in the generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. Primary bathroom will delight you with its roomy shower with rain shower head, custom-made glass doors, custom cabinet with pull-out shelf under the sink and heated floors to keep your toes toasty in winter! Your family or guests will enjoy two additional spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and will be treated to the spacious shower with rain shower head and heated floors in the second full bathroom. Or you may choose to utilize one of these rooms as a home office or other bonus room! Laundry room is on the bedroom level and boasts a linen closet. Extra storage is available in attic with pull-down steps and behind each garage are additional insulated, air-controlled storage spaces. Windows were replaced and rated for heat and noise. So many bonuses with this home in City of Decatur!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shannon Dammann Downs• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Jason Crosby• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7352987
Redfin Estimate
$706,657
$16K since sold in April 2024$21K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 17.9% higher than the average sale price ($599K) of 6 comparable homes.
This classy and charming 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bathroom home invites you to enjoy many custom features, as well as fantastic walkability to schools, parks, restaurants and retail in Decatur Square. Also convenient to MARTA, the international farmers market, Agnes Scot, Emory University and the PATH. Living here, you will enjoy striking light fixtures, a working fireplace with gas starter and attractive mantel, ceiling fans and hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful natural light streams in the front windows during the morning hours and through the back in the afternoon. Whip up a delicious meal in the nicely renovated, colorful kitchen using your gas cooktop with griddle and dual-fuel range surrounded by a lovely tile backsplash and granite countertops. Kitchen also features custom cabinets (drawers rated for 150 pounds) with under counter wine cooler and a walk-in pantry. Easy flow from kitchen to dining and living rooms. Additionally on the main floor, you will enjoy a renovated half bath, bonus den and a glass sunroom, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or tea. This light filled space has been designed for full ventilation while keeping out pollen! A lovely outdoor patio, just a few steps from the kitchen and sunroom, provides the perfect ambience for alfresco dining and outdoor entertainment. Sellers have experience as organic gardeners, so you will be delighted by the landscaping and sweet herb garden. On the top floor, the primary bedroom offers bay windows, a tray ceiling, and Elfa system in the generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. Primary bathroom will delight you with its roomy shower with rain shower head, custom-made glass doors, custom cabinet with pull-out shelf under the sink and heated floors to keep your toes toasty in winter! Your family or guests will enjoy two additional spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and will be treated to the spacious shower with rain shower head and heated floors in the second full bathroom. Or you may choose to utilize one of these rooms as a home office or other bonus room! Laundry room is on the bedroom level and boasts a linen closet. Extra storage is available in attic with pull-down steps and behind each garage are additional insulated, air-controlled storage spaces. Windows were replaced and rated for heat and noise. So many bonuses with this home in City of Decatur!
GAMLS #9007728
Nov 2, 2021
Sold
$543,725
$273/sq ft
Oct 20, 2021
Listing Removed
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Oct 5, 2021
Contingent
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Oct 4, 2021
Pending
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Sep 8, 2021
Contingent
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Aug 8, 2021
Pending
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Jul 2, 2021
Listed
$548,725
$275/sq ft
FMLS #6906963
Nov 2, 2021
Sold
$543,725
$273/sq ft
Oct 25, 2021
Pending
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Oct 6, 2021
Contingent
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Oct 6, 2021
Pending
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Oct 5, 2021
Contingent
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Oct 1, 2021
Pending
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Sep 8, 2021
Contingent
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Sep 8, 2021
Pending
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Sep 7, 2021
Contingent
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Sep 5, 2021
Pending
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Sep 4, 2021
Contingent
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Aug 15, 2021
Pending
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Aug 8, 2021
Contingent
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Jun 25, 2021
Listed
$548,725
$275/sq ft
This 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home awaits you to enjoy its many custom features. Whip up a delicious meal using gas cooktop with griddle, dual-fuel range perfect for baking needs while surrounded by Italian dream tile backsplash and blue pearl granite counters. Custom cabinet (drawers rated for 150 pounds) with under counter wine cooler. Perfect walk-in pantry with Elfa. Bar suitable for breakfast or for your guests to gather. Easy flow from kitchen to dining and living rooms. Master bedroom has bay windows, tray ceiling, and Elfa system in generous walk-in closet. Master shower is roomy with rain shower head and custom-made glass doors. Custom cabinet has pull-out shelf under the sink. Heated floors to keep your toes toasty in winter. Two additional bedrooms with ample closet space. Your family and guests will be treated to spacious shower with rain shower head, heated floors. Sunroom is perfect place for morning coffee or relaxing after a busy day and has been designed for full ventilation while keeping out pollen! Fireplace with gas starter sets a nice mood for entertaining or is the perfect place to curl up with a good book. Italian tile foyer and kitchen floor, hardwood in main living areas, and carpet in bedrooms. Generous sized room on second level designed for whatever your needs are. Laundry room has linen closet. Extra storage in attic with pull-down steps. Behind each garage is additional conditioned-air storage space. Windows replaced, rated for heat and noise. HVAC - two. Striking light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout. Quiet neighborhood but close to restaurants, shopping, MARTA, farmer's market, and parks. Convenient to Emory. Easy access to PATH.
Public Records
Jul 15, 1991
Sold
$99,900
$50/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1988
Sold
$117,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,023 (−2.3%)
$100,120 + $164,280
$264,400
2024
$11,288 (−37.3%)
$100,120 + $164,280
$264,400
2023
$18,016 (+118.3%)
$125,160 + $146,480
$271,640
2022
$8,254 (−47.1%)
$89,400 + $116,960
$206,360
2021
$15,596 (+106.2%)
$19,040 + $157,280
$176,320
2020
$7,564 (+6.5%)
$19,040 + $157,280
$176,320
2019
$7,100 (+3,174.3%)
$19,040 + $143,440
$162,480
2018
$217 (−96.4%)
$19,040 + $137,560
$156,600
2017
$5,963 (+71.9%)
$19,040 + $137,560
$156,600
2016
$3,470 (+10.0%)
$19,040 + $110,480
$129,520
2014
$3,154 (−1.7%)
$19,040 + $133,920
$152,960
2013
$3,207 (+403.3%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2012
$637 (−84.4%)
$44,840 + $75,280
$120,120
2011
$4,089 (+604.8%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2010
$580 (+13.2%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2008
$513
Tax history for 216 Hillcrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,023 (−2.3%)
$100,120 + $164,280
$264,400
2024
$11,288 (−37.3%)
$100,120 + $164,280
$264,400
2023
$18,016 (+118.3%)
$125,160 + $146,480
$271,640
2022
$8,254 (−47.1%)
$89,400 + $116,960
$206,360
2021
$15,596 (+106.2%)
$19,040 + $157,280
$176,320
2020
$7,564 (+6.5%)
$19,040 + $157,280
$176,320
2019
$7,100 (+3,174.3%)
$19,040 + $143,440
$162,480
2018
$217 (−96.4%)
$19,040 + $137,560
$156,600
2017
$5,963 (+71.9%)
$19,040 + $137,560
$156,600
2016
$3,470 (+10.0%)
$19,040 + $110,480
$129,520
2014
$3,154 (−1.7%)
$19,040 + $133,920
$152,960
2013
$3,207 (+403.3%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2012
$637 (−84.4%)
$44,840 + $75,280
$120,120
2011
$4,089 (+604.8%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2010
$580 (+13.2%)
$19,040 + $101,080
$120,120
2008
$513
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,994
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 247 05 025
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: 2
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 49 X 76 X 50 X 80 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09AC OAK-HILLCREST S/D LOT 5 7-12-88
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS. From Ponce de Leon Ave, Turn onto Sycamore and then turn right onto Hillcrest Ave. Property will be on your right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,994
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1998
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 247 05 025
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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