Charming Decatur 3 bedroom/2 bath brick bungalow located in sought after Ridgeland Park. This home sits on a beautiful treelined street and at a price point you can't beat, not to mention, without the high taxes. Highly desirable master on main, expansive landscaped backyard, huge private deck and plenty of room for parking. Listen to the owls, bluebirds and bunnies that come to visit. This home has so much to offer. Space to expand, income potential or use of a private guest suite and an office/sunroom. Hardwood floors, a welcoming front entry, fantastic eat in kitchen with walk in pantry. 1 year old roof with architectural shingles that comes with a warranty. Family/Sitting Room w/ Glass sliding doors to access to the deck....perfect for entertaining. Detached Garage and Fully Fenced Backyard.Convenient to Fernbank, Desirable schools, Emory/CDC/Decatur Square with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Alexander• Adams Realtors
Bought with REBECCA SIDERIS• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #6957992
Redfin Estimate
$632,945
$88K since sold in November 2021$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 31.3% higher than the average sale price ($482K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming Decatur 3 bedroom/2 bath brick bungalow located in sought after Ridgeland Park. This home sits on a beautiful treelined street and at a price point you can't beat, not to mention, without the high taxes. Highly desirable master on main, expansive landscaped backyard, huge private deck and plenty of room for parking. Listen to the owls, bluebirds and bunnies that come to visit. This home has so much to offer. Space to expand, income potential or use of a private guest suite and an office/sunroom. Hardwood floors, a welcoming front entry, fantastic eat in kitchen with walk in pantry. 1 year old roof with architectural shingles that comes with a warranty. Family/Sitting Room w/ Glass sliding doors to access to the deck....perfect for entertaining. Detached Garage and Fully Fenced Backyard.Convenient to Fernbank, Desirable schools, Emory/CDC/Decatur Square with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and more!
FMLS #6957992
Nov 12, 2021
Sold
$545,000
$313/sq ft
Oct 24, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 19, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2021
Listed
$540,000
$310/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 2001
Sold
$244,000
$140/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1988
Sold
$114,900
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1984
Sold
$64,500
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,886 (+16.2%)
$50,120 + $169,240
$219,360
2023
$1,624 (−71.8%)
$50,120 + $172,360
$222,480
2022
$5,753 (+47.2%)
$48,000 + $136,560
$184,560
2021
$3,907 (−0.1%)
$48,000 + $65,200
$113,200
2020
$3,913 (+7.1%)
$48,000 + $65,200
$113,200
2019
$3,652 (−5.4%)
$48,000 + $73,760
$121,760
2018
$3,860 (+13.4%)
$48,000 + $64,880
$112,880
2017
$3,405 (−3.3%)
$48,000 + $64,880
$112,880
2016
$3,521 (+22.6%)
$24,600 + $71,640
$96,240
2014
$2,872 (+33.8%)
$24,600 + $62,640
$87,240
2013
$2,147 (−3.9%)
$24,720 + $33,760
$58,480
2012
$2,235 (−38.1%)
$24,720 + $33,760
$58,480
2011
$3,609 (+10.1%)
$24,000 + $71,600
$95,600
2010
$3,279 (+9.6%)
$22,574 + $73,026
$95,600
2008
$2,993
Tax history for 453 Pensdale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,886 (+16.2%)
$50,120 + $169,240
$219,360
2023
$1,624 (−71.8%)
$50,120 + $172,360
$222,480
2022
$5,753 (+47.2%)
$48,000 + $136,560
$184,560
2021
$3,907 (−0.1%)
$48,000 + $65,200
$113,200
2020
$3,913 (+7.1%)
$48,000 + $65,200
$113,200
2019
$3,652 (−5.4%)
$48,000 + $73,760
$121,760
2018
$3,860 (+13.4%)
$48,000 + $64,880
$112,880
2017
$3,405 (−3.3%)
$48,000 + $64,880
$112,880
2016
$3,521 (+22.6%)
$24,600 + $71,640
$96,240
2014
$2,872 (+33.8%)
$24,600 + $62,640
$87,240
2013
$2,147 (−3.9%)
$24,720 + $33,760
$58,480
2012
$2,235 (−38.1%)
$24,720 + $33,760
$58,480
2011
$3,609 (+10.1%)
$24,000 + $71,600
$95,600
2010
$3,279 (+9.6%)
$22,574 + $73,026
$95,600
2008
$2,993
*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
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,742
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 12 013
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.
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From 285 - Take 78 W - Straight until it becomes Scott Blvd. - Left on Pensdale - Home on left. From Downtown - Take Ponce E - Turns into Scott Blvd - Right on Pensdale - Home on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 12 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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