Tucked away on a quiet street in Decatur, 2982 Valley Ridge Drive is a classic 4-sided brick ranch that blends timeless mid-century character with modern updates. Set on a generous 0.4 acre lot framed by mature trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home offers an open concept floor plan full of comfortable, light-filled living space. Perfect for entertaining. Step inside to find freshly refinished hardwood floors that flow through the main and secondary floor, their warm tones catching the natural light from every room. The heart of the home is the open concept kitchen, where crisp white cabinetry pairs with gleaming countertops, a center island, and a breakfast bar with a clear view into the family room and backyard. Whether you're prepping dinner while the family gathers, hosting game night, or enjoying slow weekend mornings with coffee, the layout keeps everyone connected. Three bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bath occupy the upper level, including the owner's suite bath, which has been completely renovated from top to bottom with a separate soaking tub and shower that gives it a true spa-like feel. Downstairs, the daylight finished lower level lives like its own private retreat. With a fourth bedroom, full bath, laundry, and interior entry, it's tailor-made for an in-law suite, guest quarters, teen hangout, home office, or media room. The flexibility here is a rare find at this price point. Out back, a patio overlooks the fully fenced backyard, a big, private, open stretch of green with room for pets to roam, kids to play, gardens to grow, and weekend cookouts to run long into the evening. A covered carport keeps you dry from car to door. All of this sits just minutes from Downtown Decatur's shops and restaurants, East Lake Golf Club, Avondale Estates, and mins away from the Beltline, with I-20 and I-285 close by for an easy commute to Downtown Atlanta, Emory/CDC, and Hartsfield-Jackson. Surrounded by new construction and minutes from the newly announced Publix coming to the area. Solid brick construction, thoughtful updates, and nearly half an acre inside the perimeter. Homes like this don't wait around. Schedule your private showing today.
McAfee, located between Memorial Drive and Candler Road, is a residential and commercial Candler-McAfee neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a corridor-style retail rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Memorial Drive–Candler Road crossroads, where strip plazas, barbershops, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, local cadence. The Gallery at South DeKalb anchors errands and indoor walking loops, while the DeKalb History Center at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse adds a civic-cultural counterpoint nearby. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels with deep setbacks and mature trees. Side streets feel quieter, while Memorial Drive keeps the pace with buses and storefront signage. Green breaks come via Shoal Creek Park and the South River corridor, balancing asphalt with trails and open sky.
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Offer insights
2982 Valley Ridge Dr · $350,000
$351K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $351K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Double vanity
Recessed lighting
Insulated windows
No shared/common walls
Finished basement with finished bath and walk-out access
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Roommate floor plan
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bath with separate tub and shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric cooktop
Electric oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen and breakfast room
Breakfast bar
Open view to family room
Additional cabinets
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the lower level
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Central air
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Private yard
Back yard fencing with privacy
Front porch, rear porch and patio
Home design
Three or more levels
Brick on all four sides
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Resale property
Parking
Total of 4 parking spaces
Two covered carport spaces
Covered parking and driveway
Open parking available
Kitchen-level parking access
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built/constructed prior to resale (resale condition)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Water available
Electricity and solar
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Tucked away on a quiet street in Decatur, 2982 Valley Ridge Drive is a classic 4-sided brick ranch that blends timeless mid-century character with modern updates. Set on a generous 0.4 acre lot framed by mature trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home offers an open concept floor plan full of comfortable, light-filled living space. Perfect for entertaining. Step inside to find freshly refinished hardwood floors that flow through the main and secondary floor, their warm tones catching the natural light from every room. The heart of the home is the open concept kitchen, where crisp white cabinetry pairs with gleaming countertops, a center island, and a breakfast bar with a clear view into the family room and backyard. Whether you're prepping dinner while the family gathers, hosting game night, or enjoying slow weekend mornings with coffee, the layout keeps everyone connected. Three bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bath occupy the upper level, including the owner's suite bath, which has been completely renovated from top to bottom with a separate soaking tub and shower that gives it a true spa-like feel. Downstairs, the daylight finished lower level lives like its own private retreat. With a fourth bedroom, full bath, laundry, and interior entry, it's tailor-made for an in-law suite, guest quarters, teen hangout, home office, or media room. The flexibility here is a rare find at this price point. Out back, a patio overlooks the fully fenced backyard, a big, private, open stretch of green with room for pets to roam, kids to play, gardens to grow, and weekend cookouts to run long into the evening. A covered carport keeps you dry from car to door. All of this sits just minutes from Downtown Decatur's shops and restaurants, East Lake Golf Club, Avondale Estates, and mins away from the Beltline, with I-20 and I-285 close by for an easy commute to Downtown Atlanta, Emory/CDC, and Hartsfield-Jackson. Surrounded by new construction and minutes from the newly announced Publix coming to the area. Solid brick construction, thoughtful updates, and nearly half an acre inside the perimeter. Homes like this don't wait around. Schedule your private showing today.
GAMLS #8054980
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$154,000
$76/sq ft
Sep 23, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2016
Listed
$165,000
$81/sq ft
FMLS #5735904
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$154,000
$76/sq ft
Sep 23, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2016
Listed
$165,000
$81/sq ft
Charming, fully renovated house in quiet Decatur subdivision. This is practically a new house with all new: roof with architectural shingles, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, hardwoods, carpets, lighting fixtures, water heater,appliances, doors, and so much more. Large fenced backyard is great for kids and pets. Minutes from shopping,restaurants, major highways, and downtown Decatur.
GAMLS #3157152
Oct 28, 2014
Price Changed
$28,050
$14/sq ft
Feb 29, 2012
Sold
$28,050
$14/sq ft
Feb 3, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2012
Price Changed
$34,900
$17/sq ft
Jan 24, 2012
Price Changed
$34,900
$17/sq ft
Jan 6, 2012
Relisted
—
Jan 1, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 2, 2011
Listed
$37,900
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 2012
Sold
$63,000
$31/sq ft
FMLS #4300191
Mar 5, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 29, 2012
Sold
$28,050
$14/sq ft
Feb 3, 2012
Pending
—
Jan 24, 2012
Price Changed
$34,900
$17/sq ft
Jan 4, 2012
Relisted
—
Dec 30, 2011
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2011
Listed
$37,900
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,601 (−10.2%)
$24,760 + $93,880
$118,640
2024
$4,011 (+23.8%)
$24,760 + $93,880
$118,640
2023
$3,241 (−11.9%)
$24,760 + $106,160
$130,920
2022
$3,678 (+37.3%)
$21,520 + $96,880
$118,400
2021
$2,680 (+18.7%)
$10,000 + $78,240
$88,240
2020
$2,258 (−8.7%)
$10,000 + $78,240
$88,240
2019
$2,474 (+14.0%)
$10,000 + $70,080
$80,080
2018
$2,171 (+2.4%)
$10,000 + $57,240
$67,240
2017
$2,119 (+20.7%)
$10,000 + $57,240
$67,240
2016
$1,756 (+22.5%)
$3,080 + $28,960
$32,040
2014
$1,433 (+68.9%)
$3,080 + $28,960
$32,040
2013
$848 (−17.4%)
$2,908 + $8,280
$11,188
2012
$1,027 (−32.8%)
$3,080 + $12,040
$15,120
2011
$1,529 (−29.7%)
$2,400 + $24,336
$26,736
2010
$2,176 (−16.1%)
$11,464 + $34,296
$45,760
2008
$2,593
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,029
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,029
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 136 02 013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Decatur, GA • 30032
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2982 Valley Ridge Dr
$349,830
$170 under list price of $350K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $340K to $399K.