Professionally rebuilt and expanded in 2019, this spacious craftsman home offers an open floor plan and quality finishes in a convenient intown location. Highlights include 5br/4.5ba, gorgeous open kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry overlooking family room and dining room; impressive master suite with high-end bath & walk-in closet; main-level bedroom suite ideal for frequent or long-term guests. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, excellent closet space, and great natural light. Rocking-chair front porch + rear screened porch + huge deck overlooking level walk-out back yard and two-car garage. Conveniently located minutes from Emory, CDC, Downtown Decatur, North Decatur shopping district, and much more, but without the high Decatur taxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CHIP WALLACE• Keller Knapp
Bought with HUSSEIN JIWANI• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #6795661
Redfin Estimate
$1,009,607
$241K since sold in November 2020$16K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
Professionally rebuilt and expanded in 2019, this spacious craftsman home offers an open floor plan and quality finishes in a convenient intown location. Highlights include 5br/4.5ba, gorgeous open kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry overlooking family room and dining room; impressive master suite with high-end bath & walk-in closet; main-level bedroom suite ideal for frequent or long-term guests. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, excellent closet space, and great natural light. Rocking-chair front porch + rear screened porch + huge deck overlooking level walk-out back yard and two-car garage.
GAMLS #8753707
Sep 13, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2020
Price Changed
$775,000
$272/sq ft
Jul 27, 2020
Price Changed
$780,000
$274/sq ft
Jun 18, 2020
Price Changed
$800,000
$281/sq ft
Mar 11, 2020
Listed
$830,000
$291/sq ft
FMLS #6640151
Mar 11, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 31, 2020
Price Changed
$840,000
$295/sq ft
Jan 30, 2020
Relisted
—
Jan 25, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2020
Price Changed
$849,900
$298/sq ft
Jan 10, 2020
Price Changed
$869,000
$305/sq ft
Nov 1, 2019
Listed
$875,000
$307/sq ft
GAMLS #8687407
Mar 11, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 31, 2020
Price Changed
$840,000
$295/sq ft
Jan 30, 2020
Relisted
—
Jan 25, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 17, 2020
Price Changed
$849,900
$298/sq ft
Jan 11, 2020
Price Changed
$869,000
$305/sq ft
Nov 1, 2019
Listed
$875,000
$307/sq ft
FMLS #6027542
Jul 26, 2018
Sold
$325,000
$114/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2018
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2018
Price Changed
$325,000
$114/sq ft
Jun 14, 2018
Listed
$300,000
$105/sq ft
GAMLS #8399007
Jul 26, 2018
Sold
$325,000
$114/sq ft
Jun 22, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2018
Listed
$300,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 2001
Sold
$212,200
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1996
Sold
$122,000
$43/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 1993
Sold
$107,500
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$109,900
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 1990
Sold
$60,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,186 (+1.5%)
$86,240 + $256,520
$342,760
2024
$10,037 (+7.0%)
$86,240 + $256,520
$342,760
2023
$9,383 (−1.9%)
$73,480 + $244,640
$318,120
2022
$9,567 (+6.0%)
$68,000 + $226,280
$294,280
2021
$9,027 (−10.7%)
$68,000 + $202,880
$270,880
2020
$10,106 (+67.3%)
$68,000 + $202,880
$270,880
2019
$6,042 (+104.4%)
$48,000 + $162,640
$210,640
2018
$2,956 (−17.1%)
$48,000 + $40,600
$88,600
2017
$3,567 (+26.1%)
$48,000 + $40,600
$88,600
2016
$2,829 (+15.5%)
$24,600 + $59,080
$83,680
2014
$2,450 (+10.2%)
$24,600 + $56,040
$80,640
2013
$2,223 (−4.5%)
$24,720 + $44,200
$68,920
2012
$2,328 (−26.8%)
$24,720 + $44,200
$68,920
2011
$3,182 (+10.9%)
$24,000 + $67,040
$91,040
2010
$2,869 (+8.4%)
$24,000 + $67,040
$91,040
2008
$2,647
Tax history for 490 Pensdale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,186 (+1.5%)
$86,240 + $256,520
$342,760
2024
$10,037 (+7.0%)
$86,240 + $256,520
$342,760
2023
$9,383 (−1.9%)
$73,480 + $244,640
$318,120
2022
$9,567 (+6.0%)
$68,000 + $226,280
$294,280
2021
$9,027 (−10.7%)
$68,000 + $202,880
$270,880
2020
$10,106 (+67.3%)
$68,000 + $202,880
$270,880
2019
$6,042 (+104.4%)
$48,000 + $162,640
$210,640
2018
$2,956 (−17.1%)
$48,000 + $40,600
$88,600
2017
$3,567 (+26.1%)
$48,000 + $40,600
$88,600
2016
$2,829 (+15.5%)
$24,600 + $59,080
$83,680
2014
$2,450 (+10.2%)
$24,600 + $56,040
$80,640
2013
$2,223 (−4.5%)
$24,720 + $44,200
$68,920
2012
$2,328 (−26.8%)
$24,720 + $44,200
$68,920
2011
$3,182 (+10.9%)
$24,000 + $67,040
$91,040
2010
$2,869 (+8.4%)
$24,000 + $67,040
$91,040
2008
$2,647
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,840
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 11 030
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.
Directions: FROM MIDTOWN ATLANTA: go east on Ponce de Leon, bear left onto Scott Blvd, cross Clairemont Rd, right on Pensdale Road. FROM DOWNTOWN DECATUR: go north on Church Street, left on Willow Lane, right on Pensdale Road.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Restaurant, Street Lights, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 11 030
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
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 • 1.3mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
North Decatur sits between Decatur and Druid Hills, with a mix of older ranch homes and newer construction spread across quiet, tree-lined streets. It's close to Emory University and the CDC, with easy access to both downtown Decatur and the Druid...
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...