Who hasn't noticed the French 2-story tucked away on Leafmore's favorite street ... River Oak Dr? Now is your chance to add your country French flavor to this one-owner custom built home with grand public rooms featuring 2 story foyer w wrought iron railing, fireplaces, wood floors & beamed ceiling, spacious deck on level lot, hidden drive around carport, all within walking distance to the Standard in neighborhood pool & tennis clubs - the family friendly Leafmore Creek Park Club
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by ROBERT HOLLEY• Holley Realty Team
Bought with JULIE DUFFY• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #5776573
Redfin Estimate
$753,229
$288K since sold in December 2016$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($766K) of 6 comparable homes.
Who hasn't noticed the French 2-story tucked away on Leafmore's favorite street ... River Oak Dr? Now is your chance to add your country French flavor to this one-owner custom built home with grand public rooms featuring 2 story foyer w wrought iron railing, fireplaces, wood floors & beamed ceiling, spacious deck on level lot, hidden drive around carport, all within walking distance to the Standard in neighborhood pool & tennis clubs - the family friendly Leafmore Creek Park Club
FMLS #5776573
Dec 28, 2016
Sold
$465,000
$154/sq ft
Nov 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 23, 2016
Listed
$479,000
$159/sq ft
GAMLS #8050193
Nov 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 22, 2016
Relisted
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Sep 12, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2016
Listed
$479,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,827 (−4.4%)
$60,760 + $167,000
$227,760
2024
$7,140 (+16.5%)
$60,760 + $167,000
$227,760
2023
$6,129 (+1.9%)
$60,760 + $169,080
$229,840
2022
$6,012 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $120,240
$180,240
2021
$6,130 (+1.4%)
$60,000 + $125,320
$185,320
2020
$6,043 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $125,320
$185,320
2019
$5,653 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $107,280
$167,280
2018
$5,506 (−0.3%)
$60,000 + $102,720
$162,720
2017
$5,524 (+2.8%)
$60,000 + $102,720
$162,720
2016
$5,374 (+23.7%)
$30,000 + $135,040
$165,040
2014
$4,344 (+0.5%)
$30,000 + $131,480
$161,480
2013
$4,322 (−4.7%)
$30,080 + $102,120
$132,200
2012
$4,535
$30,080 + $102,120
$132,200
2011
$4,532 (−7.2%)
$40,000 + $119,080
$159,080
2010
$4,884 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $119,080
$159,080
2008
$4,568
Tax history for 2556 River Oak Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,827 (−4.4%)
$60,760 + $167,000
$227,760
2024
$7,140 (+16.5%)
$60,760 + $167,000
$227,760
2023
$6,129 (+1.9%)
$60,760 + $169,080
$229,840
2022
$6,012 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $120,240
$180,240
2021
$6,130 (+1.4%)
$60,000 + $125,320
$185,320
2020
$6,043 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $125,320
$185,320
2019
$5,653 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $107,280
$167,280
2018
$5,506 (−0.3%)
$60,000 + $102,720
$162,720
2017
$5,524 (+2.8%)
$60,000 + $102,720
$162,720
2016
$5,374 (+23.7%)
$30,000 + $135,040
$165,040
2014
$4,344 (+0.5%)
$30,000 + $131,480
$161,480
2013
$4,322 (−4.7%)
$30,080 + $102,120
$132,200
2012
$4,535
$30,080 + $102,120
$132,200
2011
$4,532 (−7.2%)
$40,000 + $119,080
$159,080
2010
$4,884 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $119,080
$159,080
2008
$4,568
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
3,030
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 114 02 059
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-100
LFRI
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) 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; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Garage, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $25
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Grove - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From Oak Grove & LaVista Road go south on Oak Grove Drive (into Leafmore Subd) to left on Woodleaf Lane to right on Vista Leaf Drive to left on River Oak to #2559 on left
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,030
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 114 02 059
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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