Beautiful home in historic Parkwood section of Decatur. City of Decatur Schools. Larger than it looks, walk in the front door & the first thing you see is the double sided fire place, open to living and family room off the kitchen. Hardwood Floors and New Carpet throughout. Finished Basement with Guest room and Large Entertainment room. All rooms have access to the amazing private backyard with in-ground pool and outside fire place. Beautiful views from the wrap around balcony deck. There's even a Professional quality Basketball Practice Court! Welcome Home~
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Bridges• Atlanta Communities
Bought with Tammie Olinde• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6511574
Redfin Estimate
$1,178,967
$500K since sold in August 2019$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 38.5% higher than the average sale price ($851K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful home in historic Parkwood section of Decatur. City of Decatur Schools. Larger than it looks, walk in the front door & the first thing you see is the double sided fire place, open to living and family room off the kitchen. Hardwood Floors and New Carpet throughout. Finished Basement with Guest room and Large Entertainment room. All rooms have access to the amazing private backyard with in-ground pool and outside fire place. Beautiful views from the wrap around balcony deck. There's even a Professional quality Basketball Practice Court! Welcome Home~
FMLS #3531996
Dec 17, 2007
Sold
$406,000
Jul 23, 2007
Listed
$429,900
BEAUTIFUL BRICK AND FRAME COTTAGE STYLE HOME WITH POOL, SOLD AS IS, NO TERMITE, NO REPAIRS, NO WARRANTIES, NO DISCLOSURES, SELLER CHOOSE ATTY, PRE QUAL OR PROOF OF FUNDS WITH ALL OFFERS
Public Records
Aug 29, 2006
Sold
$590,000
Public Records
Dec 3, 1997
Sold
$247,000
Public Records
Nov 25, 1992
Sold
$183,300
Public Records
Aug 8, 1986
Sold
$128,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,428 (+20.5%)
$109,920 + $348,080
$458,000
2024
$16,126 (−16.0%)
$109,920 + $348,080
$458,000
2023
$19,199 (−6.0%)
$110,240 + $347,760
$458,000
2022
$20,432 (+57.9%)
$93,560 + $322,960
$416,520
2021
$12,942 (+1.8%)
$38,360 + $394,200
$432,560
2020
$12,715 (+37.2%)
$38,360 + $394,200
$432,560
2019
$9,266 (+4.1%)
$38,360 + $171,040
$209,400
2018
$8,900 (−20.2%)
$38,360 + $167,720
$206,080
2017
$11,149 (+95.1%)
$38,360 + $167,720
$206,080
2016
$5,715 (+4.6%)
$33,120 + $189,880
$223,000
2014
$5,463 (+4.0%)
$33,120 + $182,480
$215,600
2013
$5,253 (−4.7%)
$43,520 + $117,440
$160,960
2012
$5,514 (−14.8%)
$43,520 + $117,440
$160,960
2011
$6,469 (−1.7%)
$41,800 + $140,984
$182,784
2010
$6,579 (+5.7%)
$41,792 + $165,568
$207,360
2008
$6,226
Tax history for 284 W Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,428 (+20.5%)
$109,920 + $348,080
$458,000
2024
$16,126 (−16.0%)
$109,920 + $348,080
$458,000
2023
$19,199 (−6.0%)
$110,240 + $347,760
$458,000
2022
$20,432 (+57.9%)
$93,560 + $322,960
$416,520
2021
$12,942 (+1.8%)
$38,360 + $394,200
$432,560
2020
$12,715 (+37.2%)
$38,360 + $394,200
$432,560
2019
$9,266 (+4.1%)
$38,360 + $171,040
$209,400
2018
$8,900 (−20.2%)
$38,360 + $167,720
$206,080
2017
$11,149 (+95.1%)
$38,360 + $167,720
$206,080
2016
$5,715 (+4.6%)
$33,120 + $189,880
$223,000
2014
$5,463 (+4.0%)
$33,120 + $182,480
$215,600
2013
$5,253 (−4.7%)
$43,520 + $117,440
$160,960
2012
$5,514 (−14.8%)
$43,520 + $117,440
$160,960
2011
$6,469 (−1.7%)
$41,800 + $140,984
$182,784
2010
$6,579 (+5.7%)
$41,792 + $165,568
$207,360
2008
$6,226
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
26,136
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,557
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 05 026
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jul 3, 2024.
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Living Room, Outside
Interior Features: Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Room Type: Computer Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Media Room, Other
Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
Exterior Features: Other, Balcony
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: 285 to US 78 West, Take exit 39A continue on US 78 to W Parkwood Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,557
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 05 026
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 3, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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