Sleek renovation on this fabulous University Heights home. 2248 Desmond is minutes from Decatur Square, Emory, and Midtown! Enjoy walking to Medlock Park and taking in the wildlife on South Peachtree Creek Trail. There are dozens of restaurants and shops to choose from nearby, and you will love entertaining in this open kitchen with access to patio and fenced backyard. Updates include new windows, new panel, and new doors. This is a gorgeous renovation in a wonderful school district.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Margaret Blanton• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with JOHN FOSTER• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source:FMLS #6048115
Redfin Estimate
$487,517
$133K since sold in October 2018$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($470K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sleek renovation on this fabulous University Heights home. 2248 Desmond is minutes from Decatur Square, Emory, and Midtown! Enjoy walking to Medlock Park and taking in the wildlife on South Peachtree Creek Trail. There are dozens of restaurants and shops to choose from nearby, and you will love entertaining in this open kitchen with access to patio and fenced backyard. Updates include new windows, new panel, and new doors. This is a gorgeous renovation in a wonderful school district.
FMLS #6048115
Oct 24, 2018
Sold
$355,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2018
Relisted
—
Sep 21, 2018
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2018
Price Changed
$384,000
$249/sq ft
Aug 14, 2018
Price Changed
$385,000
$250/sq ft
Jul 26, 2018
Listed
$395,000
$256/sq ft
GAMLS #8424410
Sep 27, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2018
Price Changed
$384,000
$249/sq ft
Sep 4, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 26, 2018
Listed
$395,000
$256/sq ft
GAMLS #8027143
Oct 12, 2016
Sold
$242,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2016
Price Changed
$249,000
$162/sq ft
Jun 29, 2016
Listed
$255,000
$166/sq ft
FMLS #5713152
Oct 12, 2016
Sold
$242,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2016
Price Changed
$249,000
$162/sq ft
Jun 28, 2016
Listed
$255,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1992
Sold
$31,100
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,492 (−4.7%)
$45,120 + $138,360
$183,480
2024
$5,763 (+21.2%)
$45,120 + $138,360
$183,480
2023
$4,757 (−3.7%)
$45,120 + $141,280
$186,400
2022
$4,940 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $107,200
$151,200
2021
$4,638 (+0.4%)
$44,000 + $94,080
$138,080
2020
$4,620 (−24.2%)
$44,000 + $94,080
$138,080
2019
$6,091 (+113.4%)
$44,000 + $86,400
$130,400
2018
$2,855 (+1.0%)
$44,000 + $46,040
$90,040
2017
$2,827 (−23.5%)
$44,000 + $46,040
$90,040
2016
$3,694 (−2.7%)
$25,640 + $50,200
$75,840
2014
$3,795 (+11.7%)
$25,640 + $48,080
$73,720
2012
$3,399 (−13.4%)
$25,640 + $41,680
$67,320
2011
$3,925 (+8.3%)
$25,320 + $55,272
$80,592
2010
$3,624 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $56,520
$81,840
2008
$3,552
Tax history for 2248 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,492 (−4.7%)
$45,120 + $138,360
$183,480
2024
$5,763 (+21.2%)
$45,120 + $138,360
$183,480
2023
$4,757 (−3.7%)
$45,120 + $141,280
$186,400
2022
$4,940 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $107,200
$151,200
2021
$4,638 (+0.4%)
$44,000 + $94,080
$138,080
2020
$4,620 (−24.2%)
$44,000 + $94,080
$138,080
2019
$6,091 (+113.4%)
$44,000 + $86,400
$130,400
2018
$2,855 (+1.0%)
$44,000 + $46,040
$90,040
2017
$2,827 (−23.5%)
$44,000 + $46,040
$90,040
2016
$3,694 (−2.7%)
$25,640 + $50,200
$75,840
2014
$3,795 (+11.7%)
$25,640 + $48,080
$73,720
2012
$3,399 (−13.4%)
$25,640 + $41,680
$67,320
2011
$3,925 (+8.3%)
$25,320 + $55,272
$80,592
2010
$3,624 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $56,520
$81,840
2008
$3,552
*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
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,317
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 10 014
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Turn right onto N Decatur Rd. Continue on Willivee Dr. Drive to Desmond Dr in North Decatur.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,317
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 10 014
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
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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