Charming bungalow in sought after Medlock Park/University Heights. Bright, airy open floor plan with hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, separate dining area, kitchen with eat in area. Perfect the way it is or can be expanded or updated. Lots of treasures to include built in bookcases, private partially fenced in back yard. All floors either hardwood or tile. Deck overlooks back yard. Covered carport - large storage/utility room off of carport. Great neighborhood! Short walk to park, pool, PATH trails. So convenient to shopping, restaurants, EMORY, CDC, CHOA, transportation. Short drive to downtown Decatur, Toco Hills, plus major roads and highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by KAY CLARK• Chapman Hall Realtors
Bought with Tony Narcisse• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6949667
Redfin Estimate
$374,528
$68K since sold in October 2021$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($435K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming bungalow in sought after Medlock Park/University Heights. Bright, airy open floor plan with hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, separate dining area, kitchen with eat in area. Perfect the way it is or can be expanded or updated. Lots of treasures to include built in bookcases, private partially fenced in back yard. All floors either hardwood or tile. Deck overlooks back yard. Covered carport - large storage/utility room off of carport. Great neighborhood! Short walk to park, pool, PATH trails. So convenient to shopping, restaurants, EMORY,CDC, CHOA, transportation. Short drive to downtown Decatur, Toco Hills, plus major roads and highways.
FMLS #6949667
Oct 18, 2021
Sold
$306,900
$253/sq ft
Oct 8, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 28, 2021
Listed
$309,900
$256/sq ft
GAMLS #7015796
Oct 24, 2013
Price Changed
$150,500
$124/sq ft
Apr 8, 2013
Sold
$150,500
$124/sq ft
Mar 26, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2013
Price Changed
$154,900
$128/sq ft
Nov 9, 2012
Listed
$154,900
$128/sq ft
Cute, cute, cute cottage in University Heights. Sun-drenched, large living room with wall of windows and fireplace, separate dining room, hardwood floors, french doors with access to the deck in the back of the house. Fantastic intown location only minutes to Emory, CDC, the VA, shopping and restaurants in Downtown Decatur.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2013
Sold
$150,500
$124/sq ft
FMLS #5081974
Apr 11, 2013
Price Changed
$150,500
$124/sq ft
Apr 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2013
Price Changed
$154,900
$128/sq ft
Apr 8, 2013
Sold
$150,500
$124/sq ft
Apr 3, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2013
Contingent
—
Nov 9, 2012
Listed
$154,900
$128/sq ft
GAMLS #2
Aug 17, 2011
Price Changed
$154,900
$128/sq ft
Jul 6, 2011
Price Changed
$159,900
$132/sq ft
May 13, 2011
Price Changed
$167,500
$138/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Dec 29, 2010
Price Changed
$175,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1988
Sold
$79,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 1983
Sold
$55,500
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,254
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2024
$7,258 (+17.2%)
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2023
$6,193 (+7.5%)
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2022
$5,762 (+21.3%)
$39,880 + $82,880
$122,760
2021
$4,751 (−5.5%)
$44,000 + $55,720
$99,720
2020
$5,025 (−1.3%)
$44,000 + $55,720
$99,720
2019
$5,090 (+17.7%)
$44,000 + $63,440
$107,440
2018
$4,324 (+29.2%)
$44,000 + $46,360
$90,360
2017
$3,347 (−0.2%)
$44,000 + $46,360
$90,360
2016
$3,353 (+9.1%)
$25,640 + $42,360
$68,000
2014
$3,074 (+1.1%)
$25,640 + $47,160
$72,800
2013
$3,040 (+13.7%)
$25,640 + $33,720
$59,360
2012
$2,673 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $25,560
$51,200
2011
$3,058 (+24.5%)
$25,320 + $35,640
$60,960
2010
$2,457 (+12.9%)
$25,320 + $52,440
$77,760
2008
$2,177
Tax history for 2298 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,254
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2024
$7,258 (+17.2%)
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2023
$6,193 (+7.5%)
$44,962 + $110,078
$155,040
2022
$5,762 (+21.3%)
$39,880 + $82,880
$122,760
2021
$4,751 (−5.5%)
$44,000 + $55,720
$99,720
2020
$5,025 (−1.3%)
$44,000 + $55,720
$99,720
2019
$5,090 (+17.7%)
$44,000 + $63,440
$107,440
2018
$4,324 (+29.2%)
$44,000 + $46,360
$90,360
2017
$3,347 (−0.2%)
$44,000 + $46,360
$90,360
2016
$3,353 (+9.1%)
$25,640 + $42,360
$68,000
2014
$3,074 (+1.1%)
$25,640 + $47,160
$72,800
2013
$3,040 (+13.7%)
$25,640 + $33,720
$59,360
2012
$2,673 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $25,560
$51,200
2011
$3,058 (+24.5%)
$25,320 + $35,640
$60,960
2010
$2,457 (+12.9%)
$25,320 + $52,440
$77,760
2008
$2,177
*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
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 10 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
# of Total Parking: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,212
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 10 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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