This home is almost as sweet as the home owners who lovingly renovated and transformed it to make one of Decatur's most sought after residences. Three stylish levels overlook an Enormous, Private Backyard. Master on Main, Living Room, Den, Dining Room, Screened Porch, Rear Deck with access to yard. Full (and dry) Basement has Family Room with Fireplace, Bedroom, Full Bath, 2 Storage Rooms PLUS Garage and Workshop. 3 Bedrooms up with PHENOMINAL Closet Space and Full Bathroom. Perfect Location - walkable to it all. Wonderful 100 x 220 lot!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$343Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by JACKI GOULD• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Listed by KRISTI PEARGIN MUELLER• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with MARK CAMP• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #5652175
Redfin Estimate
$1,170,375
$460K since sold in April 2016$10K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.
This home is almost as sweet as the home owners who lovingly renovated and transformed it to make one of Decatur's most sought after residences. Three stylish levels overlook an Enormous, Private Backyard. Master on Main, Living Room, Den, Dining Room, Screened Porch, Rear Deck with access to yard. Full (and dry) Basement has Family Room with Fireplace, Bedroom, Full Bath, 2 Storage Rooms PLUS Garage and Workshop. 3 Bedrooms up with PHENOMINAL Closet Space and Full Bathroom. Perfect Location - walkable to it all. Wonderful 100 x 220 lot!
FMLS #5652175
Apr 15, 2016
Price Changed
$710,000
$208/sq ft
Apr 15, 2016
Price Changed
$720,000
$211/sq ft
Apr 15, 2016
Sold
$710,000
$208/sq ft
Mar 4, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 26, 2016
Listed
$720,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2013
Sold
$415,000
$121/sq ft
FMLS #3509208
Jul 30, 2007
Sold
$406,000
$119/sq ft
Jun 19, 2007
Listed
$399,000
$117/sq ft
MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS! ROOM TO EXPAND IN ATTIC- 3 FINISHED ROOMS IN BASEMENT. ONLY THE 2ND OWNER SINCE 1949. HARDWOOD FLOORS, SCREENED PORCH. GREAT CURB APPEAL. WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENT TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR/EMORY/CDC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,778 (+11.7%)
$116,040 + $255,880
$371,920
2024
$14,126 (−2.8%)
$116,040 + $255,880
$371,920
2023
$14,530 (+7.7%)
$116,040 + $216,960
$333,000
2022
$13,495 (−2.8%)
$98,480 + $214,960
$313,440
2021
$13,888 (+25.1%)
$40,360 + $242,920
$283,280
2020
$11,103 (+113.2%)
$40,360 + $242,920
$283,280
2019
$5,209 (+1,136.9%)
$40,360 + $202,640
$243,000
2018
$421 (−96.7%)
$40,360 + $213,640
$254,000
2017
$12,786 (+176.3%)
$40,360 + $213,640
$254,000
2016
$4,628 (+47.2%)
$34,880 + $190,560
$225,440
2014
$3,144 (+4.3%)
$34,880 + $192,400
$227,280
2013
$3,014 (+323.0%)
$34,880 + $98,400
$133,280
2012
$712 (−81.0%)
$87,360 + $45,920
$133,280
2011
$3,742 (+410.6%)
$35,000 + $114,480
$149,480
2010
$733 (+11.6%)
$35,000 + $114,480
$149,480
2008
$657
Tax history for 243 E Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,778 (+11.7%)
$116,040 + $255,880
$371,920
2024
$14,126 (−2.8%)
$116,040 + $255,880
$371,920
2023
$14,530 (+7.7%)
$116,040 + $216,960
$333,000
2022
$13,495 (−2.8%)
$98,480 + $214,960
$313,440
2021
$13,888 (+25.1%)
$40,360 + $242,920
$283,280
2020
$11,103 (+113.2%)
$40,360 + $242,920
$283,280
2019
$5,209 (+1,136.9%)
$40,360 + $202,640
$243,000
2018
$421 (−96.7%)
$40,360 + $213,640
$254,000
2017
$12,786 (+176.3%)
$40,360 + $213,640
$254,000
2016
$4,628 (+47.2%)
$34,880 + $190,560
$225,440
2014
$3,144 (+4.3%)
$34,880 + $192,400
$227,280
2013
$3,014 (+323.0%)
$34,880 + $98,400
$133,280
2012
$712 (−81.0%)
$87,360 + $45,920
$133,280
2011
$3,742 (+410.6%)
$35,000 + $114,480
$149,480
2010
$733 (+11.6%)
$35,000 + $114,480
$149,480
2008
$657
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17,424
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,416
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 073
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2019.
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: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Decorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Outside
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur Square take Ponce towards Atlanta to Left on East Parkwood (before fork at Scott Blvd) to 243 E Parkwood on the right.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,416
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 073
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 7, 2019
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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