Sunlight streams into the oversized windows of this perfectly updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the highly sought after Druid Hills/Chelsea Heights neighborhood of Decatur. This lovely home has so many designer features including the Glamorous Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Open Concept Floor Plan, Gorgeous White Kitchen, Marble & Granite Countertops, Kitchen Island and Breakfast Nook. Large Screened Porch off the kitchen provides additional outdoor living space with fenced in backyard. Minutes to Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC and Atlanta. Location is perfect! Fernbank Elementary School, Druid Hills Middle and High School. Like living in the City of Decatur without the property taxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Donna Wadsworth Quam• Keller Knapp
Bought with Catherine Beadles• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6902749
Redfin Estimate
$721,439
$207K since sold in August 2021$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.9% higher than the average sale price ($708K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sunlight streams into the oversized windows of this perfectly updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the highly sought after Druid Hills/Chelsea Heights neighborhood of Decatur. This lovely home has so many designer features including the glamorous Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Open Concept Floor Plan, Gorgeous White Kitchen, Marble & Granite Countertops, Kitchen Island and Breakfast Nook. Large Screened Porch off the kitchen provides additional outdoor living space with fenced in backyard. Minutes to Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC and Atlanta. Location is perfect!
FMLS #6902749
Aug 18, 2021
Sold
$514,500
$345/sq ft
Aug 6, 2021
Pending
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Aug 4, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2021
Price Changed
$539,500
$362/sq ft
Jun 21, 2021
Listed
$549,900
$369/sq ft
GAMLS #9001978
Jun 28, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 23, 2021
Listed
$549,900
$369/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 2013
Sold
$290,000
$194/sq ft
GAMLS #7103841
Oct 26, 2013
Price Changed
$290,000
$194/sq ft
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$290,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 16, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2013
Price Changed
$309,900
$208/sq ft
May 29, 2013
Listed
$309,900
$208/sq ft
FMLS #5152869
Oct 1, 2013
Price Changed
$290,000
$194/sq ft
Oct 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2013
Price Changed
$299,900
$201/sq ft
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$290,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 26, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2013
Price Changed
$299,900
$201/sq ft
May 29, 2013
Listed
$309,900
$208/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,600 (+9.0%)
$82,586 + $153,374
$235,960
2024
$6,053 (+8.5%)
$82,586 + $153,374
$235,960
2023
$5,576 (−4.5%)
$84,440 + $154,840
$239,280
2022
$5,836 (+41.3%)
$30,240 + $164,240
$194,480
2021
$4,129 (+0.9%)
$36,280 + $87,280
$123,560
2020
$4,094 (−2.3%)
$36,280 + $87,280
$123,560
2019
$4,189 (+14.7%)
$36,280 + $91,600
$127,880
2018
$3,651 (−2.1%)
$36,280 + $72,760
$109,040
2017
$3,731 (−4.8%)
$36,280 + $72,760
$109,040
2016
$3,918 (+0.3%)
$36,280 + $78,920
$115,200
2014
$3,905 (+878.3%)
$36,280 + $57,600
$93,880
2013
$399 (−57.5%)
$72,560 + $44,800
$117,360
2012
$938 (−16.4%)
$73,440 + $31,520
$104,960
2011
$1,122 (+41.5%)
$34,600 + $70,280
$104,880
2010
$793 (+14.9%)
$34,600 + $70,280
$104,880
2008
$690
Tax history for 788 N Parkwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,600 (+9.0%)
$82,586 + $153,374
$235,960
2024
$6,053 (+8.5%)
$82,586 + $153,374
$235,960
2023
$5,576 (−4.5%)
$84,440 + $154,840
$239,280
2022
$5,836 (+41.3%)
$30,240 + $164,240
$194,480
2021
$4,129 (+0.9%)
$36,280 + $87,280
$123,560
2020
$4,094 (−2.3%)
$36,280 + $87,280
$123,560
2019
$4,189 (+14.7%)
$36,280 + $91,600
$127,880
2018
$3,651 (−2.1%)
$36,280 + $72,760
$109,040
2017
$3,731 (−4.8%)
$36,280 + $72,760
$109,040
2016
$3,918 (+0.3%)
$36,280 + $78,920
$115,200
2014
$3,905 (+878.3%)
$36,280 + $57,600
$93,880
2013
$399 (−57.5%)
$72,560 + $44,800
$117,360
2012
$938 (−16.4%)
$73,440 + $31,520
$104,960
2011
$1,122 (+41.5%)
$34,600 + $70,280
$104,880
2010
$793 (+14.9%)
$34,600 + $70,280
$104,880
2008
$690
*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
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,652
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 244 03 024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Permanent Attic Stairs
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No One Above
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters,Kitchen Island
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Block
Ownership: Fee Simple
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS from your location
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,652
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 244 03 024
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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Druid Hills carries real history — Olmsted-designed parks and older character homes near Emory University and the Fernbank area. A distinctly different feel than the newer construction nearby.
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