Welcome home to this beautifully renovated, inviting space that blends charm and comfort with thoughtful updates. Original details like vintage cabinetry and a classic built-in wall oven add character, while modern improvements and a whole-house ventilation system bring everyday ease. Ideally located in a quiet, established neighborhood with mature trees, just minutes from Emory, the CDC, CHOA, downtown Decatur, and under a mile to Briarlake Elementary and Briarlake Forest Park with scenic trails and green space. The main level offers multiple living areas, including a formal living and dining space perfect for a home office, library, or additional lounge. A fully finished terrace level adds rare flexibility with a private entrance, kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and bonus room, ideal for guests, extended family, or live-in arrangements. Upstairs, light-filled spaces and warm finishes create a comfortable, refined feel throughout. Enjoy a large backyard with ample room for entertaining or relaxing. A rare lease opportunity offering space, character, and an unbeatable location.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,717
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PONDEROSA 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,717
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,717
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,717
Building Sq. Ft: 3,434
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 0.35
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R85
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,717
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 162 07 008
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Sale and tax history for 2888 Bonanza Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7757115
Jun 21, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,875
$2/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,875
$2/sq ft
GAMLS #10738067
Jul 7, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,600
$2/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,100
$2/sq ft
RENTSPREE #1
Apr 8, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,100
$2/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,100
$2/sq ft
FMLS #7743463
Mar 30, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,100
$2/sq ft
Mar 30, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,100
$2/sq ft
FMLS #7609812
Dec 12, 2025
Sold
$497,000
$289/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$320/sq ft
Jul 10, 2025
Listed
$579,900
$338/sq ft
Jul 4, 2025
Price Changed
$579,900
$338/sq ft
Jul 4, 2025
Coming Soon
$579,000
$337/sq ft
Hard to find brick ranch with full lower level!! This mid-century ranch in the sought after Ponderosa neighborhood has just over 1700 sq ft on each of the upper and lower levels. This home has been lovingly maintained with beautiful refinished hardwoods throughout the upper level. New exterior paint. The upper level is ready for your finishing touches, and includes kitchen with view to family room, laundry room with extra wall oven, living room and dining room with beautiful leaded glass doors and half wall, and sliding glass door to the patio and a private, fenced backyard. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the most unique bathroom tile in each! The master bathroom has a large shower and the hall bathroom has a large linen closet, a long vanity, wall mirror and tub/shower. The lower level has another den/game room with exterior entrance, plus a bedroom and bathroom, and another room is perfect for a media room or office! The lower level has been recently finished with new LVT flooring, paint, and waterproofing with a lifetime, transferable warranty. The unfinished area is all set up for a great workshop, plus all your systems are easily available! The lower level adds enough room for a large family room or a teen/in-law suite. The backyard is level and private, a perfect area to sit on the patio and enjoy this peaceful neighborhood! The home is being sold As Is with the right to inspect. Use Showing Time to schedule showings.
GAMLS #10557733
Dec 12, 2025
Sold
$497,000
$289/sq ft
Dec 4, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$320/sq ft
Jul 4, 2025
Listed
$579,000
$337/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1999
Sold
$212,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1998
Sold
$212,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,376 (−9.9%)
$62,480 + $124,200
$186,680
2024
$1,527 (+16.4%)
$62,480 + $124,200
$186,680
2023
$1,312 (−10.7%)
$57,520 + $117,200
$174,720
2022
$1,470
$52,880 + $91,560
$144,440
2021
$1,470 (−0.4%)
$48,000 + $81,680
$129,680
2020
$1,476 (+2.9%)
$48,000 + $81,680
$129,680
2019
$1,433 (+1.5%)
$48,000 + $77,000
$125,000
2018
$1,413 (−11.2%)
$48,000 + $70,720
$118,720
2017
$1,591 (+9.9%)
$48,000 + $70,720
$118,720
2016
$1,447 (+23.1%)
$28,000 + $86,480
$114,480
2014
$1,175 (−1.2%)
$28,000 + $74,520
$102,520
2013
$1,190 (−12.1%)
$38,800 + $67,600
$106,400
2012
$1,353 (−14.1%)
$38,800 + $67,600
$106,400
2011
$1,575 (+31.6%)
$21,600 + $98,064
$119,664
2010
$1,197 (+10.4%)
$32,508 + $89,852
$122,360
2008
$1,084
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Briarlake Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Henderson Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Lakeside High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Public facts and zoning for 2888 Bonanza Dr
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,717
Stories
1
Lot Size
0.35 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1962
Year Renovated
1993
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 162 07 008
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026.
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