This is a fantastic location near Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, and Downtown Decatur. This updated and well-maintained brick traditional is beautifully landscaped. Entry leads to a formal foyer and large living room with fireplace. Elegant columns separate the living room from the dining room. Kitchen opens to a sun-filled breakfast room and den. Large deck off of the den overlooks the extra deep, private backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$421Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #5247343
Redfin Estimate
$1,140,037
$541K since sold in March 2014$7,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
This is a fantastic location near Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, and Downtown Decatur. This updated and well-maintained brick traditional is beautifully landscaped. Entry leads to a formal foyer and large living room with fireplace. Elegant columns separate the living room from the dining room. Kitchen opens to a sun-filled breakfast room and den. Large deck off of the den overlooks the extra deep, private backyard.
FMLS #5247343
Apr 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$599,000
$221/sq ft
Feb 22, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 7, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 6, 2014
Listed
$599,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1994
Sold
$178,500
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1991
Sold
$135,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,183 (+11.0%)
$121,240 + $287,160
$408,400
2024
$15,485 (−0.3%)
$121,240 + $287,160
$408,400
2023
$15,539 (+17.9%)
$34,880 + $333,480
$368,360
2022
$13,180 (−3.3%)
$34,880 + $246,000
$280,880
2021
$13,630 (+15.3%)
$34,880 + $246,360
$281,240
2020
$11,826 (+4.6%)
$34,880 + $246,360
$281,240
2019
$11,303 (−1.0%)
$34,880 + $224,520
$259,400
2018
$11,415 (−11.7%)
$34,880 + $232,640
$267,520
2017
$12,931 (+98.4%)
$34,880 + $232,640
$267,520
2016
$6,517 (+85.8%)
$34,880 + $227,560
$262,440
2014
$3,508 (+12.4%)
$28,440 + $211,160
$239,600
2013
$3,122 (+348.4%)
$20,928 + $109,512
$130,440
2012
$696 (−82.8%)
$52,400 + $78,040
$130,440
2011
$4,047 (+412.0%)
$21,000 + $121,280
$142,280
2010
$790 (+11.1%)
$21,000 + $150,400
$171,400
2008
$711
Tax history for 231 E Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,183 (+11.0%)
$121,240 + $287,160
$408,400
2024
$15,485 (−0.3%)
$121,240 + $287,160
$408,400
2023
$15,539 (+17.9%)
$34,880 + $333,480
$368,360
2022
$13,180 (−3.3%)
$34,880 + $246,000
$280,880
2021
$13,630 (+15.3%)
$34,880 + $246,360
$281,240
2020
$11,826 (+4.6%)
$34,880 + $246,360
$281,240
2019
$11,303 (−1.0%)
$34,880 + $224,520
$259,400
2018
$11,415 (−11.7%)
$34,880 + $232,640
$267,520
2017
$12,931 (+98.4%)
$34,880 + $232,640
$267,520
2016
$6,517 (+85.8%)
$34,880 + $227,560
$262,440
2014
$3,508 (+12.4%)
$28,440 + $211,160
$239,600
2013
$3,122 (+348.4%)
$20,928 + $109,512
$130,440
2012
$696 (−82.8%)
$52,400 + $78,040
$130,440
2011
$4,047 (+412.0%)
$21,000 + $121,280
$142,280
2010
$790 (+11.1%)
$21,000 + $150,400
$171,400
2008
$711
*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
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,616
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 15,000 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 residential 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
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Other Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, head down W Ponce de Leon Ave. Make a left onto E Parkwood Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,616
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 070
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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