Adorable & updated Bungalow in beautiful & desirable Decatur neighborhood. Freshly painted & sparkling clean, this bright & cheery home features hardwood floors, Ikea kitchen cabinets with lots of storage, a gas stove, dishwasher & fridge, & washer/dryer and an updated full bathroom. The sunny bonus room opens up to a huge wrap around screened porch which would be perfect for enclosing and expanding. This gem is located within walking distance to Medlock Park, the Path, the Nature Preserve, shopping, restaurants & transportation, & minutes from Emory, CDC & beltline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by BARBARA A JENKINS• Solid Source Realty
Bought with Apria M Brown• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #5699797
Redfin Estimate
$371,826
$147K since sold in July 2016$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.4% lower than the average sale price ($425K) of 6 comparable homes.
Adorable & updated Bungalow in beautiful & desirable Decatur neighborhood. Freshly painted & sparkling clean, this bright & cheery home features hardwood floors, Ikea kitchen cabinets with lots of storage, a gas stove, dishwasher & fridge, & washer/dryer and an updated full bathroom. The sunny bonus room opens up to a huge wrap around screened porch which would be perfect for enclosing and expanding. This gem is located within walking distance to Medlock Park, the Path, the Nature Preserve, shopping, restaurants & transportation, & minutes from Emory, CDC & beltline.
FMLS #5699797
Jul 14, 2016
Price Changed
$225,009
$240/sq ft
Jul 11, 2016
Price Changed
$230,000
$246/sq ft
Jul 11, 2016
Sold
$225,009
$240/sq ft
Jun 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2016
Listed
$230,000
$246/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1989
Sold
$65,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,404 (+4.7%)
$45,120 + $113,480
$158,600
2024
$7,070 (+0.4%)
$45,120 + $113,480
$158,600
2023
$7,039 (+23.1%)
$45,120 + $105,760
$150,880
2022
$5,718 (+14.4%)
$44,000 + $77,880
$121,880
2021
$4,998 (−6.4%)
$44,000 + $61,480
$105,480
2020
$5,342 (+0.9%)
$44,000 + $61,480
$105,480
2019
$5,296 (+9.4%)
$44,000 + $68,280
$112,280
2018
$4,841 (+15.5%)
$44,000 + $58,240
$102,240
2017
$4,190 (+21.9%)
$44,000 + $58,240
$102,240
2016
$3,438 (+13.6%)
$25,640 + $44,400
$70,040
2014
$3,026 (+9.5%)
$25,640 + $38,800
$64,440
2013
$2,765 (+13.7%)
$25,640 + $27,760
$53,400
2012
$2,431 (−12.4%)
$25,640 + $20,360
$46,000
2011
$2,775 (−9.9%)
$25,320 + $29,400
$54,720
2010
$3,079 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $42,920
$68,240
2008
$3,018
Tax history for 2280 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,404 (+4.7%)
$45,120 + $113,480
$158,600
2024
$7,070 (+0.4%)
$45,120 + $113,480
$158,600
2023
$7,039 (+23.1%)
$45,120 + $105,760
$150,880
2022
$5,718 (+14.4%)
$44,000 + $77,880
$121,880
2021
$4,998 (−6.4%)
$44,000 + $61,480
$105,480
2020
$5,342 (+0.9%)
$44,000 + $61,480
$105,480
2019
$5,296 (+9.4%)
$44,000 + $68,280
$112,280
2018
$4,841 (+15.5%)
$44,000 + $58,240
$102,240
2017
$4,190 (+21.9%)
$44,000 + $58,240
$102,240
2016
$3,438 (+13.6%)
$25,640 + $44,400
$70,040
2014
$3,026 (+9.5%)
$25,640 + $38,800
$64,440
2013
$2,765 (+13.7%)
$25,640 + $27,760
$53,400
2012
$2,431 (−12.4%)
$25,640 + $20,360
$46,000
2011
$2,775 (−9.9%)
$25,320 + $29,400
$54,720
2010
$3,079 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $42,920
$68,240
2008
$3,018
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,032
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 10 009
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.
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, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Directions: From N Decatur Rd, go north on Wendan to L on Scott Cir to Rt on Desmond to 2280. OR North on Clairmont to Rt on Desmond
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 10 009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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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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