ALL BRICK RENOVATED TRADITIONAL IN CITY OF DECATUR. NEW KITCHEN, NEW BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FANTASTIC, FLAT BACKYARD GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. BASEMENT WITH LOADS OF STORAGE. GREAT LOCATION AND SCHOOLS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jane McAuley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with David Wrenn• CAPITAL CITY REALTY LLC
Source:FMLS #5171160
Redfin Estimate
$726,921
$436K since sold in September 2013$17K since August
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This home's estimate is 58.7% higher than the average sale price ($458K) of 6 comparable homes.
ALL BRICK RENOVATED TRADITIONAL IN CITY OF DECATUR. NEW KITCHEN, NEW BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FANTASTIC, FLAT BACKYARD GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. BASEMENT WITH LOADS OF STORAGE. GREAT LOCATION AND SCHOOLS.
FMLS #5171160
Sep 10, 2013
Price Changed
$291,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 10, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2013
Price Changed
$299,000
$237/sq ft
Sep 6, 2013
Sold
$291,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 2, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2013
Listed
$299,000
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1995
Sold
$120,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 1990
Sold
$105,400
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 1986
Sold
$87,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,070 (−6.1%)
$120,000 + $235,080
$355,080
2024
$16,046 (+25.0%)
$120,000 + $235,080
$355,080
2023
$12,837 (−1.3%)
$120,000 + $259,160
$379,160
2022
$13,004 (+5.8%)
$108,640 + $165,160
$273,800
2021
$12,291 (+2.9%)
$40,000 + $232,040
$272,040
2020
$11,940 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $232,040
$272,040
2019
$11,422 (+11.4%)
$40,000 + $222,520
$262,520
2018
$10,254 (−5.0%)
$40,000 + $200,600
$240,600
2017
$10,798 (+76.8%)
$40,000 + $200,600
$240,600
2016
$6,108 (+81.5%)
$36,720 + $209,680
$246,400
2014
$3,365 (+28.3%)
$36,720 + $192,240
$228,960
2013
$2,623 (+517.1%)
$30,192 + $69,768
$99,960
2012
$425 (−83.7%)
$67,440 + $32,520
$99,960
2011
$2,609 (+575.4%)
$30,000 + $62,440
$92,440
2010
$386 (+17.2%)
$30,000 + $62,440
$92,440
2008
$329
Tax history for 2278 Ferndale Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,070 (−6.1%)
$120,000 + $235,080
$355,080
2024
$16,046 (+25.0%)
$120,000 + $235,080
$355,080
2023
$12,837 (−1.3%)
$120,000 + $259,160
$379,160
2022
$13,004 (+5.8%)
$108,640 + $165,160
$273,800
2021
$12,291 (+2.9%)
$40,000 + $232,040
$272,040
2020
$11,940 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $232,040
$272,040
2019
$11,422 (+11.4%)
$40,000 + $222,520
$262,520
2018
$10,254 (−5.0%)
$40,000 + $200,600
$240,600
2017
$10,798 (+76.8%)
$40,000 + $200,600
$240,600
2016
$6,108 (+81.5%)
$36,720 + $209,680
$246,400
2014
$3,365 (+28.3%)
$36,720 + $192,240
$228,960
2013
$2,623 (+517.1%)
$30,192 + $69,768
$99,960
2012
$425 (−83.7%)
$67,440 + $32,520
$99,960
2011
$2,609 (+575.4%)
$30,000 + $62,440
$92,440
2010
$386 (+17.2%)
$30,000 + $62,440
$92,440
2008
$329
*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
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,686
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 21 112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Whole House Fan
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: I-85 to Clairmont Rd, Head South towards Decatur, Left on NorthDecatur Rd, Right on Ferndale Dr (just before Scott Blvd), Home onLeft
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,686
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 21 112
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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