Full of character and charm! Break out the fondue pot, Wally and The Beav might be over at any minute. This well maintained, light-filled mid-century gem has been thoughtfully updated to ensure everything we love about it wasn’t lost! Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street just a hop, skip, and a jump from everything you love about Decatur & Atlanta. Looking for the best schools, convenience to Emory, CDC, shops, parks & restaurants? And, bonus points for being a short walk or e-bike ride to East Lake MARTA train. There’s simply no better way to enjoy all the perks of intown living in a nature preserve-like setting. Enjoy a massive, low maintenance back yard perfect for weekend get-togethers. Endless future possibilities too: Great potential to build a party deck, add solar panels, patio and fire pit, even room for a pool. Clean-as-can be, cool-as-a-cucumber retro tile baths, real hardwood floors, Sit in the living room and look out the huge picture window and you can almost hear Andy and Opie whistling up the sidewalk. Main living level features an oversized living/dining space with a wall of windows that overlooks the yard as well as 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Finished space in the walk-out terrace level provides a second option for entertaining a crowd. It’s almost like the architect knew teenagers don’t want to hang with their parents. And there are already permanent attic stairs, should you want to expand up. Attached oversized workshop, 1-car garage. If plain, average, grey and white dull is not what you are looking for, you might want to jump on this incredibly rare opportunity. There’s a good reason for the expression, “They don’t build ‘em like they used to.” Classic brick ranch on half acre wooded lot in City of Decatur School district. Short easy walk to East Lake MARTA public transportation station and less than a mile walk to the Court House square and all the restaurants, churches and shops in Downtown Decatur. Enjoy the view of the birds through the big picture windows in the living room. The basement has plenty of room for a work shop or would be perfect for a classic car collector. Half the basement is finished as a family room plus a bonus room that could be an office or perhaps a guest bedroom. Kitchen has plenty of floor to ceiling cabinets and a nice breakfast room. Permanent stairs lead to a great storage attic.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by CLARKE B WEEKS• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with ANNETTE ROSS• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #7071165
Redfin Estimate
$750,246
$90K since sold in September 2022$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic brick ranch on half acre wooded lot in City of Decatur Schools. Full, daylight, high ceilings basement with drive under garage. Plenty of room to play under the soaring hardwood forest in the back yard. Short easy walk to East Lake MARTA public transportation station and less than a mile walk to the Court House square and all the restaurants, churches and shops in Downtown Decatur. Relax under your new roof while you enjoy the view of the birds through the big picture windows in the living room and dining room. The basement has plenty of room for a work shop or would be perfect for a classic car collector. Half the basement is finished as a family room plus a bonus room that could be an office or perhaps a guest bedroom. Kitchen has plenty of floor to ceiling cabinets and a nice breakfast room. Permanent stairs lead to a great storage attic. Please be patient while we finish freshening up the paint.
Public Records
Jun 22, 1998
Sold
$195,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1995
Sold
$160,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,516 (+7.3%)
$113,324 + $163,076
$276,400
2024
$10,731 (−1.8%)
$113,324 + $163,076
$276,400
2023
$10,934 (+16.1%)
$116,040 + $164,400
$280,440
2022
$9,417 (−45.1%)
$93,560 + $124,000
$217,560
2021
$17,157 (+102.8%)
$38,360 + $150,200
$188,560
2020
$8,459 (+5.8%)
$38,360 + $150,200
$188,560
2019
$7,997 (+20.6%)
$38,360 + $143,400
$181,760
2018
$6,633 (−11.5%)
$38,360 + $116,360
$154,720
2017
$7,495 (+78.7%)
$38,360 + $116,360
$154,720
2016
$4,195 (+9.4%)
$33,120 + $129,760
$162,880
2014
$3,833 (+3.9%)
$33,120 + $131,480
$164,600
2013
$3,690 (−4.7%)
$43,520 + $69,520
$113,040
2012
$3,871 (−11.0%)
$43,520 + $69,520
$113,040
2011
$4,349 (+11.2%)
$41,800 + $81,280
$123,080
2010
$3,912 (+8.5%)
$41,800 + $81,280
$123,080
2008
$3,607
Tax history for 308 W Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,516 (+7.3%)
$113,324 + $163,076
$276,400
2024
$10,731 (−1.8%)
$113,324 + $163,076
$276,400
2023
$10,934 (+16.1%)
$116,040 + $164,400
$280,440
2022
$9,417 (−45.1%)
$93,560 + $124,000
$217,560
2021
$17,157 (+102.8%)
$38,360 + $150,200
$188,560
2020
$8,459 (+5.8%)
$38,360 + $150,200
$188,560
2019
$7,997 (+20.6%)
$38,360 + $143,400
$181,760
2018
$6,633 (−11.5%)
$38,360 + $116,360
$154,720
2017
$7,495 (+78.7%)
$38,360 + $116,360
$154,720
2016
$4,195 (+9.4%)
$33,120 + $129,760
$162,880
2014
$3,833 (+3.9%)
$33,120 + $131,480
$164,600
2013
$3,690 (−4.7%)
$43,520 + $69,520
$113,040
2012
$3,871 (−11.0%)
$43,520 + $69,520
$113,040
2011
$4,349 (+11.2%)
$41,800 + $81,280
$123,080
2010
$3,912 (+8.5%)
$41,800 + $81,280
$123,080
2008
$3,607
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 237 05 023
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: 1
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Emory & CDC take Clifton road to Ponce de Leon, pass Fernbank Museum and Deepdene Park, turn south on West Parkwood Road, go past Parkwood park along Peavine creek, up a little hill and you are there. From VA hospital take Clairmont to Ponce to Parkwood or from Agnes Scott College or Columbia Theological you can take College Avenue to East Lake MARTA to The Parkwoods. This is a great walking neighborhood.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 237 05 023
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
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 • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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