FULLY RENOVATED Mid-Century 4 Bedroom English Cottage, Prime Decatur Location! All of the Charm of the 1950s Original With Every Modern Luxury Including Open Floor Plan, Large Island with Marble Top, Brand New SS Appliances, Private Mster Suite with Huge Custom Shower, Dbl Vanity with Quartz Top and Generous Walk-In Closet. Flooded with Natural Light with Hardwood Flooring Throughout. All New Electrical and Plumbing Systems to 2017 Codes~ The Out Bldg is a Hidden Gem, Ideal for a Wood Shop, Office, Art Studio, Storage. Walk to Emory, CDC, Medlock Park, VA, ICS & More!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jodi Grace• Keller Williams Realty Atl North
Bought with SARA LEE PARKER• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5815880
Redfin Estimate
$623,148
$162K since sold in April 2017$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($547K) of 6 comparable homes.
FULLY RENOVATED Mid-Century 4 Bedroom English Cottage, Prime Decatur Location! All of the Charm of the 1950s Original With Every Modern Luxury Including Open Floor Plan, Large Island with Marble Top, Brand New SS Appliances, Private Mster Suite with Huge Custom Shower, Dbl Vanity with Quartz Top and Generous Walk-In Closet. Flooded with Natural Light with Hardwood Flooring Throughout. All New Electrical and Plumbing Systems to 2017 Codes~ The Out Bldg is a Hidden Gem, Ideal for a Wood Shop, Office, Art Studio, Storage. Walk to Emory, CDC, Medlock Park, VA, ICS & More!
FMLS #5815880
Apr 7, 2017
Sold
$461,500
$201/sq ft
Mar 14, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$196/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 2016
Sold
$240,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2016
Sold
$230,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,030 (−2.3%)
$45,120 + $192,240
$237,360
2024
$7,192 (+10.9%)
$45,120 + $192,240
$237,360
2023
$6,484 (+2.5%)
$45,120 + $187,760
$232,880
2022
$6,328 (+31.7%)
$44,000 + $150,680
$194,680
2021
$4,806 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $101,120
$145,120
2020
$5,027 (+10.3%)
$44,000 + $101,120
$145,120
2019
$4,559 (+3.7%)
$44,000 + $92,400
$136,400
2018
$4,395
$44,000 + $86,960
$130,960
2017
$4,398 (+313.3%)
$44,000 + $86,960
$130,960
2016
$1,064 (+4.8%)
$25,640 + $53,240
$78,880
2014
$1,015 (+21.7%)
$25,640 + $45,480
$71,120
2013
$834 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $46,240
$71,880
2012
$954 (−24.5%)
$25,640 + $48,680
$74,320
2011
$1,262 (+23.1%)
$25,320 + $63,520
$88,840
2010
$1,026 (+10.7%)
$25,309 + $63,531
$88,840
2008
$926
Tax history for 2242 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,030 (−2.3%)
$45,120 + $192,240
$237,360
2024
$7,192 (+10.9%)
$45,120 + $192,240
$237,360
2023
$6,484 (+2.5%)
$45,120 + $187,760
$232,880
2022
$6,328 (+31.7%)
$44,000 + $150,680
$194,680
2021
$4,806 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $101,120
$145,120
2020
$5,027 (+10.3%)
$44,000 + $101,120
$145,120
2019
$4,559 (+3.7%)
$44,000 + $92,400
$136,400
2018
$4,395
$44,000 + $86,960
$130,960
2017
$4,398 (+313.3%)
$44,000 + $86,960
$130,960
2016
$1,064 (+4.8%)
$25,640 + $53,240
$78,880
2014
$1,015 (+21.7%)
$25,640 + $45,480
$71,120
2013
$834 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $46,240
$71,880
2012
$954 (−24.5%)
$25,640 + $48,680
$74,320
2011
$1,262 (+23.1%)
$25,320 + $63,520
$88,840
2010
$1,026 (+10.7%)
$25,309 + $63,531
$88,840
2008
$926
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,300
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 10 015
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2022.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den, Family Room, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Brick Front
Exterior Features: Awning(s)
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents, Shingle
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 10 015
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 7, 2022
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Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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