Impeccably maintained 3BR/2.5BA home nestled quietly at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of all that highly desirable Avondale Estates/Decatur offers easy access to the Farmers Market, Decatur Greenway Trail & Marta. A dramatic soaring double-story foyer & fireside family/dining room welcomes you home and is flooded w/light from massive arched windows. Hardwoods throughout the main level lead you to the chef-friendly kitchen fully-equipped w/granite counters & new stone backsplash opening up to the backyard and custom refinished deck. The fully-landscaped flat yard w/privacy fence, gardens, & firepit serves as the verdant backdrop of this move-in ready home. 4 miles of walking trails (literally on the other side of your fence through a private gate) connect you to Legacy Park and the local high school and offer a short stroll to the restaurants/breweries & public transportation downtown Oakhurst, Decatur & Avondale Estates offer. Designer finishes & lighting exist throughout this home and a cozy home office/den completes the lower level. Upstairs you will find the oversized owners’ suite w/dramatic vaulted ceilings and a fully-renovated (2021) spa-like en-suite bathroom w/dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower & a large walk-in closet. Also upstairs are two large secondary bedrooms sharing the 2nd bathroom, an additional loft space and the laundry room w/washer/dryer. Attached 2-car garage w/bonus carpenter's area/workbench and new HVAC system are great perks. Low unincorporated Dekalb taxes near the coveted Museum School, other top schools, and close to Emory, CDC, I-285 & I-20 & more. Idyllic Avondale living at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Goodrowe• Compass
Listed by Matthew Doyle• Compass
Bought with Dorothy Pinney• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #6994301
Redfin Estimate
$613,755
$99K since sold in March 2022$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($534K) of 6 comparable homes.
Impeccably maintained 3BR/2.5BA home nestled quietly at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of all that highly desirable Avondale Estates/Decatur offers easy access to the Farmers Market, Decatur Greenway Trail & Marta. A dramatic soaring double-story foyer & fireside family/dining room welcomes you home and is flooded w/light from massive arched windows. Hardwoods throughout the main level lead you to the chef-friendly kitchen fully-equipped w/granite counters & new stone backsplash opening up to the backyard and custom refinished deck. The fully-landscaped flat yard w/privacy fence, gardens, & firepit serves as the verdant backdrop of this move-in ready home. 4 miles of walking trails (literally on the other side of your fence through a private gate) connect you to Legacy Park and the local high school and offer a short stroll to the restaurants/breweries & public transportation downtown Oakhurst, Decatur & Avondale Estates offer. Designer finishes & lighting exist throughout this home and a cozy home office/den completes the lower level. Upstairs you will find the oversized owners' suite w/dramatic vaulted ceilings and a fully-renovated (2021) spa-like en-suite bathroom w/dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower & a large walk-in closet. Also upstairs are two large secondary bedrooms sharing the 2nd bathroom, an additional loft space and the laundry room w/washer/dryer. Attached 2-car garage w/bonus carpenter's area/workbench and new HVAC system are great perks. Low unincorporated Dekalb taxes near the coveted Museum School, other top schools, and close to Emory, CDC, I-285 & I-20 & more. Idyllic Avondale living at its finest!
FMLS #5972607
Apr 10, 2018
Sold
$375,000
$219/sq ft
Mar 14, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2018
Listed
$369,900
$216/sq ft
Charming, well-maintained home in hot neighborhood off popular Katie Kerr in the Museum School District! Soaring ceilings and tons of upgrades: hardwood on main, granite countertops and new stone backsplash in kitchen, plus custom deck out back with privacy fence, garden, and fire pit. Upstairs, enjoy a lofty master, chevron design BR, upgraded baths, and additional loft space. 2-car garage has bonus carpenter's area/workbench. Roof 7 years old, water heater NEW, and upstairs furnace improvements.
GAMLS #8334702
Apr 10, 2018
Sold
$375,000
$219/sq ft
Mar 5, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2018
Listed
$369,900
$216/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 2014
Sold
$238,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 2010
Sold
$180,000
$105/sq ft
FMLS #4092958
Nov 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2010
Sold
$180,000
$105/sq ft
Oct 15, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2010
Contingent
—
Jul 8, 2010
Listed
$190,000
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 1997
Sold
$152,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1993
Sold
$113,900
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1993
Sold
$105,600
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,958 (−1.7%)
$52,360 + $170,760
$223,120
2024
$7,080 (−20.4%)
$52,360 + $170,760
$223,120
2023
$8,897 (+78.6%)
$50,040 + $164,760
$214,800
2022
$4,981 (+10.3%)
$50,000 + $107,200
$157,200
2021
$4,515 (+0.7%)
$50,000 + $87,000
$137,000
2020
$4,483 (+0.8%)
$50,000 + $87,000
$137,000
2019
$4,448 (+14.8%)
$45,000 + $90,960
$135,960
2018
$3,876 (+5.3%)
$21,160 + $102,520
$123,680
2017
$3,680 (+6.8%)
$21,160 + $102,520
$123,680
2016
$3,446 (+4.5%)
$21,160 + $81,880
$103,040
2014
$3,297 (+11.9%)
$21,160 + $72,560
$93,720
2013
$2,947 (+16.8%)
$39,400 + $51,560
$90,960
2012
$2,523 (+0.5%)
$26,840 + $47,600
$74,440
2011
$2,511 (−41.9%)
$26,480 + $45,520
$72,000
2010
$4,325 (+52.0%)
$27,000 + $72,240
$99,240
2008
$2,845
Tax history for 2870 Royal Blf
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,958 (−1.7%)
$52,360 + $170,760
$223,120
2024
$7,080 (−20.4%)
$52,360 + $170,760
$223,120
2023
$8,897 (+78.6%)
$50,040 + $164,760
$214,800
2022
$4,981 (+10.3%)
$50,000 + $107,200
$157,200
2021
$4,515 (+0.7%)
$50,000 + $87,000
$137,000
2020
$4,483 (+0.8%)
$50,000 + $87,000
$137,000
2019
$4,448 (+14.8%)
$45,000 + $90,960
$135,960
2018
$3,876 (+5.3%)
$21,160 + $102,520
$123,680
2017
$3,680 (+6.8%)
$21,160 + $102,520
$123,680
2016
$3,446 (+4.5%)
$21,160 + $81,880
$103,040
2014
$3,297 (+11.9%)
$21,160 + $72,560
$93,720
2013
$2,947 (+16.8%)
$39,400 + $51,560
$90,960
2012
$2,523 (+0.5%)
$26,840 + $47,600
$74,440
2011
$2,511 (−41.9%)
$26,480 + $45,520
$72,000
2010
$4,325 (+52.0%)
$27,000 + $72,240
$99,240
2008
$2,845
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,645
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 127
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
MR-2
Medium Density Residential-2 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the MR-2 (Medium Density Residential-2) District is as follows: To encourage primarily residential, planned developments that allow accessory retail, office, institutional, and civic uses; To provide for residential neighborhoods with a mix of single-family and multi-family housing types that maintain harmony of scale, intensity, and design with surrounding development; To provide for connectivity of streets and communities and reduce the dependence on automobile uses by increasing the ease of movement and opportunities for alternative modes of travel; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan; To provide districts that allow appropriate development transitions within the edges and transitional areas of the Town Center and Regional Center character areas.
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Loft, Office
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,714
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $180
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,645
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 127
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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