SIMPLY GORGEOUS!! Modern Farmhouse Bungalow in SOUGHT AFTER EAST LAKE! Craftsman style architectural roof truss, batten molding & brick exterior, solid red-oak stained entry door, large front porch, and huge leveled backyard. This open concept floorplan, great for entertaining family & friends, welcomes you with hardwoods throughout, luxury designer finishing’s, coffered ceilings, recess lighting & more. Separate family room / dining room. Delightful kitchen has top of the line shaker cabinets, soft close & full extension drawer gliders, vogue mosaic tiled backsplash, granite countertops, S/S appliances featuring a wall mount range hood, fancy pendant lighting over large island, side entry foyer, convenient mudroom, walk-in laundry room, spacious secondary bedrooms, oversized owner’s suite with private deck and oversized owner’s suite closet. Long day at work, no worries, melt your stress away in your spa like soaking tub or huge frameless shower. Come make this home yours and enjoy your friendly neighbors, the community garden & BREATHTAKING LAKE JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY! ****Minutes to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, East Lake Golf, Local Restaurants, CDC, Emory and more! ****
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Chenese Forbes• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with JONATHAN RICH• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #6811523
Redfin Estimate
$458,371
$42K since sold in April 2021$0 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.1% higher than the average sale price ($391K) of 6 comparable homes.
SIMPLY GORGEOUS!! Modern Farmhouse Bungalow in SOUGHT AFTER EAST LAKE! Craftsman style architectural roof truss, batten molding & brick exterior, solid red-oak stained entry door, large front porch, and huge leveled backyard. This open concept floorplan, great for entertaining family & friends, welcomes you with hardwoods throughout, luxury designer finishing’s, coffered ceilings, recess lighting & more. Separate family room / dining room. Delightful kitchen has top of the line shaker cabinets, soft close & full extension drawer gliders, vogue mosaic tiled backsplash, granite countertops, S/S appliances featuring a wall mount range hood, fancy pendant lighting over large island, side entry foyer, convenient mudroom with cabinets, walk-in laundry room with ample storage, spacious secondary bedrooms, oversized owner’s suite with private deck and oversized owner’s suite closet. Long day at work, no worries, melt your stress away in your spa like soaking tub or frameless shower. Come make this home yours and enjoy your friendly neighbors, the community garden & BREATHTAKING LAKE JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY! ****Minutes to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, East Lake Golf, Local Restaurants, CDC, Emory and more! ****
FMLS #6811523
Apr 9, 2021
Sold
$416,000
Mar 13, 2021
Pending
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Mar 3, 2021
Contingent
—
Feb 24, 2021
Price Changed
$425,000
Feb 15, 2021
Relisted
—
Jan 31, 2021
Price Changed
$440,000
Jan 31, 2021
Relisted
—
Jan 1, 2021
Relisted
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Dec 23, 2020
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2020
Listed
$425,000
Public Records
Oct 4, 2019
Sold
$175,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,958 (−5.5%)
$63,600 + $119,280
$182,880
2024
$6,307 (+18.2%)
$63,600 + $119,280
$182,880
2023
$5,335 (−6.4%)
$63,600 + $121,040
$184,640
2022
$5,698 (+12.1%)
$31,480 + $134,920
$166,400
2021
$5,084 (+51.8%)
$32,000 + $75,480
$107,480
2020
$3,349 (+16.4%)
$32,000 + $75,480
$107,480
2019
$2,877 (+15.9%)
$5,760 + $51,440
$57,200
2018
$2,483 (+13.4%)
$5,760 + $42,920
$48,680
2017
$2,190 (+29.0%)
$5,760 + $42,920
$48,680
2016
$1,698 (+64.1%)
$5,760 + $24,960
$30,720
2014
$1,035 (+171.6%)
$1,920 + $15,960
$17,880
2013
$381 (−50.0%)
$1,920 + $7,360
$9,280
2012
$763 (−19.1%)
$1,920 + $7,360
$9,280
2011
$943 (−40.8%)
$2,400 + $11,136
$13,536
2010
$1,593 (−27.3%)
$16,191 + $15,041
$31,232
2008
$2,192
Tax history for 2281 Hillside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,958 (−5.5%)
$63,600 + $119,280
$182,880
2024
$6,307 (+18.2%)
$63,600 + $119,280
$182,880
2023
$5,335 (−6.4%)
$63,600 + $121,040
$184,640
2022
$5,698 (+12.1%)
$31,480 + $134,920
$166,400
2021
$5,084 (+51.8%)
$32,000 + $75,480
$107,480
2020
$3,349 (+16.4%)
$32,000 + $75,480
$107,480
2019
$2,877 (+15.9%)
$5,760 + $51,440
$57,200
2018
$2,483 (+13.4%)
$5,760 + $42,920
$48,680
2017
$2,190 (+29.0%)
$5,760 + $42,920
$48,680
2016
$1,698 (+64.1%)
$5,760 + $24,960
$30,720
2014
$1,035 (+171.6%)
$1,920 + $15,960
$17,880
2013
$381 (−50.0%)
$1,920 + $7,360
$9,280
2012
$763 (−19.1%)
$1,920 + $7,360
$9,280
2011
$943 (−40.8%)
$2,400 + $11,136
$13,536
2010
$1,593 (−27.3%)
$16,191 + $15,041
$31,232
2008
$2,192
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,039
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 171 12 016
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, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No One Above, No One Below
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Computer Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room, Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Frame
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Front Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition, Metal, Shingle, Other
Fencing: Front Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Acad
Middle Or Junior School: McNair - Dekalb
High School: McNair
Location Information
Directions: Candler to Hillside
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 171 12 016
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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