Bright ranch house in a great location near Medlock Park, convenient to Emory, CDC and downtown Decatur. Newly refinished hardwood floors, new paint, wrap-around deck and a bonus room for office or study are just a few of the features this solid home has to offer. Large eat-in kitchen enjoys great back yard views. perfect location just down the street from DeKalb International Community Charter School and Medlock Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MARK E LEWIS• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Listed by Nancy Scott• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Bought with CHAD SCHERNIKAU• Keller Williams Realty Cityside
Source:FMLS #5609308
Redfin Estimate
$326,155
$134K since sold in December 2015$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($380K) of 6 comparable homes.
Bright ranch house in a great location near Medlock Park, convenient to Emory, CDC and downtown Decatur. Newly refinished hardwood floors, new paint, wrap-around deck and a bonus room for office or study are just a few of the features this solid home has to offer. Large eat-in kitchen enjoys great back yard views. Just down the street from DeKalb International Community Charter School and Medlock Park.
Public Records
Aug 20, 2014
Sold
$166,500
$162/sq ft
FMLS #5303415
Aug 19, 2014
Price Changed
$166,500
$162/sq ft
Aug 19, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 18, 2014
Sold
$166,500
$162/sq ft
Aug 18, 2014
Price Changed
$174,900
$170/sq ft
Jul 23, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2014
Price Changed
$174,900
$170/sq ft
Jun 16, 2014
Price Changed
$179,900
$175/sq ft
Jun 11, 2014
Listed
$185,000
$180/sq ft
GAMLS #7285578
Sep 2, 2014
Price Changed
$166,500
$162/sq ft
Aug 18, 2014
Sold
$166,500
$162/sq ft
Jul 23, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2014
Price Changed
$174,900
$170/sq ft
Jun 30, 2014
Price Changed
$174,900
$170/sq ft
Jun 16, 2014
Price Changed
$179,900
$175/sq ft
Jun 11, 2014
Listed
$185,000
$180/sq ft
Solid bungalow in great neighborhood near Emory and downtown Decatur. Walk to Emory Shuttle and swim at nearby Medlock Park. DeKalb International Charter School less than a block away and PATH trail connecting Medlock and Mason Mill Park just steps away. Hardwood floors throughout, two bedrooms plus office. Kitchen with new appliances opens to sunroom and spacious outdoor deck. Perfect layout for entertaining! Nicely landscaped lot with plenty of space for a garden.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1998
Sold
$132,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 21, 1993
Sold
$85,500
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1991
Sold
$75,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$45,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,756 (+0.1%)
$45,120 + $89,120
$134,240
2024
$3,751 (+19.8%)
$45,120 + $89,120
$134,240
2023
$3,132 (−7.3%)
$45,120 + $84,760
$129,880
2022
$3,379 (+5.8%)
$44,000 + $72,200
$116,200
2021
$3,194 (−1.2%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2020
$3,232 (−1.6%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2019
$3,284 (+7.5%)
$44,000 + $68,880
$112,880
2018
$3,053 (+10.6%)
$44,000 + $59,080
$103,080
2017
$2,762 (+11.6%)
$44,000 + $59,080
$103,080
2016
$2,476 (−20.7%)
$24,552 + $52,240
$76,792
2014
$3,121 (+9.8%)
$23,820 + $42,760
$66,580
2013
$2,844 (+8.0%)
$25,640 + $29,600
$55,240
2012
$2,632 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $24,880
$50,520
2011
$3,012 (−5.1%)
$25,320 + $34,824
$60,144
2010
$3,173 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $45,360
$70,680
2008
$3,110
Tax history for 2396 Desmond Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,756 (+0.1%)
$45,120 + $89,120
$134,240
2024
$3,751 (+19.8%)
$45,120 + $89,120
$134,240
2023
$3,132 (−7.3%)
$45,120 + $84,760
$129,880
2022
$3,379 (+5.8%)
$44,000 + $72,200
$116,200
2021
$3,194 (−1.2%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2020
$3,232 (−1.6%)
$44,000 + $64,160
$108,160
2019
$3,284 (+7.5%)
$44,000 + $68,880
$112,880
2018
$3,053 (+10.6%)
$44,000 + $59,080
$103,080
2017
$2,762 (+11.6%)
$44,000 + $59,080
$103,080
2016
$2,476 (−20.7%)
$24,552 + $52,240
$76,792
2014
$3,121 (+9.8%)
$23,820 + $42,760
$66,580
2013
$2,844 (+8.0%)
$25,640 + $29,600
$55,240
2012
$2,632 (−12.6%)
$25,640 + $24,880
$50,520
2011
$3,012 (−5.1%)
$25,320 + $34,824
$60,144
2010
$3,173 (+2.0%)
$25,320 + $45,360
$70,680
2008
$3,110
*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
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,026
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 061 01 013
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
Open Parking: Yes
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: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Laminate Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Computer Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Desmond Drive runs east off Clairmont Road or take Willivee Drive to Desmond Drive.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 061 01 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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