On the quiet side of Parkwood, this mid century ranch sits back on a lovely level lot. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main level, built in shelves in the living room and sitting room at the kitchen, plus a large sunroom. Permanent stairs to the attic make it perfect candidate to 'pop the top'. The finished basement has two flex rooms perfect for offices, playroom, and/ or crafting and a half bath. Please use Showing Time. Tours to begin noon on April 11, 2021
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Danielle Adams• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by JoJo Gilbert Ross• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Ashley Bowman• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6865480
Redfin Estimate
$1,011,798
$296K since sold in May 2021$21K since August
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This home's estimate is 3.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.
On the quiet side of Parkwood, this mid century ranch sits back on a lovely level lot. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main level, built in shelves in the living room and sitting room at the kitchen, plus a large sunroom. Permanent stairs to the attic make it perfect candidate to 'pop the top'. The finished basement has two flex rooms perfect for offices, playroom, and/ or crafting and a half bath.Please use Showing Time. Tours to begin noon on April 11, 2021
FMLS #3624744
Feb 18, 2008
Sold
$465,000
$157/sq ft
Jan 1, 2008
Listed
$479,000
$161/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL RECENTLY RENOVATED 5 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH, 4 SIDED BRICK RANCH IN DRUID HILLS PARKWOOD AREA. GREAT LEVEL FENCED YARD. GRANITE & STAINLESS APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN. BASEMENT HAS 2 BEDROOMS, BATH AND LIVING AREA.
Public Records
Nov 4, 1996
Sold
$220,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,657 (+10.1%)
$116,040 + $242,440
$358,480
2024
$14,222 (+4.2%)
$116,040 + $242,440
$358,480
2023
$13,651 (−16.8%)
$116,040 + $208,640
$324,680
2022
$16,400 (+23.4%)
$95,680 + $190,720
$286,400
2021
$13,287 (+9.7%)
$40,360 + $240,760
$281,120
2020
$12,114 (+5.6%)
$40,360 + $240,760
$281,120
2019
$11,467 (+3.6%)
$40,360 + $223,720
$264,080
2018
$11,065 (−8.2%)
$40,360 + $222,640
$263,000
2017
$12,049 (+112.7%)
$40,360 + $222,640
$263,000
2016
$5,664 (+12.0%)
$34,880 + $236,440
$271,320
2014
$5,059 (+13.7%)
$34,880 + $224,760
$259,640
2013
$4,449 (+349.4%)
$34,880 + $160,680
$195,560
2012
$990 (−80.5%)
$87,360 + $108,200
$195,560
2011
$5,082 (+465.4%)
$35,000 + $140,488
$175,488
2010
$899 (+40.3%)
$39,731 + $141,669
$181,400
2008
$641
Tax history for 242 E Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,657 (+10.1%)
$116,040 + $242,440
$358,480
2024
$14,222 (+4.2%)
$116,040 + $242,440
$358,480
2023
$13,651 (−16.8%)
$116,040 + $208,640
$324,680
2022
$16,400 (+23.4%)
$95,680 + $190,720
$286,400
2021
$13,287 (+9.7%)
$40,360 + $240,760
$281,120
2020
$12,114 (+5.6%)
$40,360 + $240,760
$281,120
2019
$11,467 (+3.6%)
$40,360 + $223,720
$264,080
2018
$11,065 (−8.2%)
$40,360 + $222,640
$263,000
2017
$12,049 (+112.7%)
$40,360 + $222,640
$263,000
2016
$5,664 (+12.0%)
$34,880 + $236,440
$271,320
2014
$5,059 (+13.7%)
$34,880 + $224,760
$259,640
2013
$4,449 (+349.4%)
$34,880 + $160,680
$195,560
2012
$990 (−80.5%)
$87,360 + $108,200
$195,560
2011
$5,082 (+465.4%)
$35,000 + $140,488
$175,488
2010
$899 (+40.3%)
$39,731 + $141,669
$181,400
2008
$641
*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
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,570
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 041
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Type: Exercise Room, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Driveway Access, Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,397
Below Grade Finished Area: 574
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Kitchen
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Wrought Iron
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Whole House Fan
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: FROM ATLANTA EAST ON PONCE DE LEON-RT ON EAST LAKE-LT ON PARKWOOD & BEAR RIGHT or I 285 TO HWY 78 WEST WHICH BECOMES SCOTT BLVD-LT ON EAST PARKWOOD
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,570
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 041
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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