Remodeled, open & airy 1950s brick ranch in Druid Hills/Fernbank elementary. Low unincorporated DeKalb taxes, walk to downtown Decatur & East Lake MARTA station. Huge professional-style kitchen with vaulted ceiling addition; oversized windows look out over large deck & wooded fenced backyard with stream. Two good-sized bedrooms & two full baths on main level--additional bedroom and full bath on terrace level. Whole house stand-up attic with permanent steps offers expansion potential. Tandem 2-car drive-under garage. Great neighborhood with strong community. Owner agent
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by TODD JILOT• Chapman Hall Premier, REALTORS
Bought with SUSAN MCKAY• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #5037650
Redfin Estimate
$877,367
$462K since sold in September 2012$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($802K) of 6 comparable homes.
REMODELED OPEN & AIRY 1950S BRICK RANCH IN DRUID HILLS/ FERNBANK ELEM LOW DEKALB TAX HUGE PROF KITCH W/ VAULTED CEILING ADDITION WOODED FENCED BKYARD W/ STREAM,STAND UP
Public Records
Oct 16, 2012
Sold
$415,000
$211/sq ft
FMLS #5037650
Oct 1, 2012
Price Changed
$415,000
$211/sq ft
Oct 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2012
Price Changed
$425,000
$216/sq ft
Sep 7, 2012
Sold
$415,000
$211/sq ft
Aug 31, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2012
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2012
Price Changed
$425,000
$216/sq ft
Jul 1, 2012
Listed
$440,000
$224/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2000
Sold
$370,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1997
Sold
$207,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,247 (+4.8%)
$104,440 + $208,480
$312,920
2024
$12,635 (+9.2%)
$104,440 + $208,480
$312,920
2023
$11,567 (+2.2%)
$104,440 + $193,800
$298,240
2022
$11,319 (−2.7%)
$88,640 + $159,120
$247,760
2021
$11,634 (+30.2%)
$36,320 + $200,680
$237,000
2020
$8,935 (+5.6%)
$36,320 + $200,680
$237,000
2019
$8,460 (+3.1%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2018
$8,202 (−5.9%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2017
$8,719 (+85.5%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2016
$4,700 (−12.5%)
$41,040 + $139,800
$180,840
2014
$5,370 (+3.8%)
$41,040 + $139,800
$180,840
2013
$5,171 (−1.8%)
$41,040 + $118,960
$160,000
2012
$5,265 (−11.8%)
$41,240 + $112,320
$153,560
2011
$5,967 (+11.4%)
$39,600 + $128,920
$168,520
2010
$5,354 (+6.6%)
$39,600 + $128,920
$168,520
2008
$5,022
Tax history for 285 W Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,247 (+4.8%)
$104,440 + $208,480
$312,920
2024
$12,635 (+9.2%)
$104,440 + $208,480
$312,920
2023
$11,567 (+2.2%)
$104,440 + $193,800
$298,240
2022
$11,319 (−2.7%)
$88,640 + $159,120
$247,760
2021
$11,634 (+30.2%)
$36,320 + $200,680
$237,000
2020
$8,935 (+5.6%)
$36,320 + $200,680
$237,000
2019
$8,460 (+3.1%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2018
$8,202 (−5.9%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2017
$8,719 (+85.5%)
$36,320 + $155,520
$191,840
2016
$4,700 (−12.5%)
$41,040 + $139,800
$180,840
2014
$5,370 (+3.8%)
$41,040 + $139,800
$180,840
2013
$5,171 (−1.8%)
$41,040 + $118,960
$160,000
2012
$5,265 (−11.8%)
$41,240 + $112,320
$153,560
2011
$5,967 (+11.4%)
$39,600 + $128,920
$168,520
2010
$5,354 (+6.6%)
$39,600 + $128,920
$168,520
2008
$5,022
*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
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,966
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 06 006
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: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Solid Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,View to Family Room
Directions: Ponce de Leon east to right on W Ponce de Leon toward Decatur. Very first right is W Parkwood Rd. Home on left, approximately six houses after the new neighborhood park/green space.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,966
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 06 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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