Live within walking distance of Emory University and Fernbank Elementary school in this feature-rich renovated hilltop ranch in the sought-after Chelsea Heights neighborhood of Druid Hills. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by this home's elegant curb appeal and thoughtful design. Walk through the foyer into the large light-filled living room covered in recently refinished hardwood floors. Enjoy the renovated kitchen with a view to the family room plus new pendant lights, custom wood cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. An oversized master suite complete with walk-in-closet and spacious master bathroom also enjoys access to a rear screen porch opening up on a level fenced back yard. For those who crave productivity and privacy, a custom-built exterior office space offers a peaceful retreat just steps from your door — ideal for remote work or creative pursuits. Plus, a whole-house generator ensures uninterrupted comfort and peace of mind, no matter the weather. Parking abounds in both a carport and a garage that could also serve as a workshop. Whether you're savoring your morning coffee in the light-filled living space or enjoying the versatility of the outdoor office, every detail has been crafted to elevate your lifestyle. Close to the CDC, Emory Hospital, Downtown Decatur, Emory Village, Fernbank Science Center, the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, and Druid Hills high school. Don’t miss the chance to make this extraordinary property your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Jones• Maximum One Executive Realtors
Bought with DOUGLAS PERRY• HOME Luxury Real Estate
Bought with Charlotte Perry• HOME Luxury Real Estate
Source:FMLS #7542365
Redfin Estimate
$835,598
$76K since sold in April 2025$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($738K) of 6 comparable homes.
Live within walking distance of Emory University and Fernbank Elementary school in this feature-rich renovated hilltop ranch in the sought-after Chelsea Heights neighborhood of Druid Hills. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by this home's elegant curb appeal and thoughtful design. Walk through the foyer into the large light-filled living room covered in recently refinished hardwood floors. Enjoy the renovated kitchen with a view to the family room plus new pendant lights, custom wood cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. An oversized master suite complete with walk-in-closet and spacious master bathroom also enjoys access to a rear screen porch opening up on a level fenced back yard. For those who crave productivity and privacy, a custom-built exterior office space offers a peaceful retreat just steps from your door - ideal for remote work or creative pursuits. Plus, a whole-house generator ensures uninterrupted comfort and peace of mind, no matter the weather. Parking abounds in both a carport and a garage that could also serve as a workshop. Whether you're savoring your morning coffee in the light-filled living space or enjoying the versatility of the outdoor office, every detail has been crafted to elevate your lifestyle. Close to the CDC, Emory Hospital, Downtown Decatur, Emory Village, Fernbank Science Center, the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, and Druid Hills high school. Don't miss the chance to make this extraordinary property your own!
Public Records
Apr 5, 1999
Sold
$234,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,038 (+54.8%)
$106,960 + $65,400
$172,360
2023
$3,901 (−6.2%)
$106,960 + $70,400
$177,360
2022
$4,158 (−3.4%)
$38,320 + $84,040
$122,360
2021
$4,304 (−4.9%)
$38,320 + $88,280
$126,600
2020
$4,526 (−1.3%)
$38,320 + $88,280
$126,600
2019
$4,586 (+15.6%)
$38,320 + $97,880
$136,200
2018
$3,968 (−13.0%)
$38,320 + $80,080
$118,400
2017
$4,562 (+17.6%)
$38,320 + $80,080
$118,400
2016
$3,881 (−8.0%)
$38,320 + $74,800
$113,120
2014
$4,218 (−3.8%)
$38,320 + $59,480
$97,800
2013
$4,386 (+0.2%)
$76,600 + $54,480
$131,080
2012
$4,379 (−2.1%)
$77,320 + $47,400
$124,720
2011
$4,470 (+10.9%)
$36,400 + $87,080
$123,480
2010
$4,032 (+8.2%)
$36,400 + $87,080
$123,480
2008
$3,728
Tax history for 247 Heaton Park Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,038 (+54.8%)
$106,960 + $65,400
$172,360
2023
$3,901 (−6.2%)
$106,960 + $70,400
$177,360
2022
$4,158 (−3.4%)
$38,320 + $84,040
$122,360
2021
$4,304 (−4.9%)
$38,320 + $88,280
$126,600
2020
$4,526 (−1.3%)
$38,320 + $88,280
$126,600
2019
$4,586 (+15.6%)
$38,320 + $97,880
$136,200
2018
$3,968 (−13.0%)
$38,320 + $80,080
$118,400
2017
$4,562 (+17.6%)
$38,320 + $80,080
$118,400
2016
$3,881 (−8.0%)
$38,320 + $74,800
$113,120
2014
$4,218 (−3.8%)
$38,320 + $59,480
$97,800
2013
$4,386 (+0.2%)
$76,600 + $54,480
$131,080
2012
$4,379 (−2.1%)
$77,320 + $47,400
$124,720
2011
$4,470 (+10.9%)
$36,400 + $87,080
$123,480
2010
$4,032 (+8.2%)
$36,400 + $87,080
$123,480
2008
$3,728
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,893
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 004 10 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
DRUD
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.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Covered, Carport, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Roommate Floor Plan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Seats 12+,Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,893
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop, Cabana
Other Equipment: Generator
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF HEATON PARK DRIVE 300.1 FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HEATON PARK DRIVE AND COVENTRY ROAD; RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF HEATON PARK DRIVE 70 FEET; THENCE EAST 177 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 62.1 FEET; THENCE WEST 210.2 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF HEATON PARK DRIVE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; BEING KNOWN AS 247 HEATON PARK DRIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING IN DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 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: Start from Downtown Atlanta at Peachtree Street NE and Ponce de Leon Avenue NE. Head east on Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, passing through the scenic Druid Hills neighborhood. Continue into Decatur, turn left onto Church Street, then right onto Forkner Drive. Take a quick left onto Heaton Drive, and 247 Heaton Drive will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,893
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 004 10 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Local insights from Redfin agents
Druid Hills carries real history — Olmsted-designed parks and older character homes near Emory University and the Fernbank area. A distinctly different feel than the newer construction nearby.
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