***PLEASE DO NOT WALK THE GROUNDS OF THIS PROPERTY UNLESS YOU HAVE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE PROPERTY** Welcome to your private retreat just minutes from the city! Nestled on nearly 6 acres of lush, wooded grounds in sought-after Ellenwood, this three-sided brick ranch offers both peace and convenience in one rare package. Step inside to discover an open and inviting living space, including a bright sunroom addition and an interior with no carpet—just clean, easy-care flooring throughout. The home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a welcoming family-room fireplace—ideal for cozy evenings at home. Outside you’ll appreciate the freedom of no HOA and plenty of room for your toys: RVs, boats, workshop space—you name it. The property includes RV/boat parking, a 1-car garage with extra storage, covered parking, an outbuilding, and a nice patio area for outdoor living and entertaining. Location is key—and this offering delivers. You get privacy and acreage, yet still convenient access to major roadways, shopping, dining and metro amenities. Plus, the lot is level, clear, and private—perfect for future expansion or simply enjoying your own slice of peaceful Georgia acreage. In short: move-in ready, low maintenance, high potential. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, seeking an acreage escape, or looking for an ideal home base with room to grow—3958 River Road checks all the boxes. Schedule your showing today—homes like this on 6 acres with these features are a rare find in this market. Property taxes reflect senior exemption.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
5.99 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by PATTI MARTINEZ AND ASSOCIATES• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7667631
Redfin Estimate
$311,456
$36K since sold in January 2026$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 38.2% higher than the average sale price ($225K) of 5 comparable homes.
***PLEASE DO NOT WALK THE GROUNDS OF THIS PROPERTY UNLESS YOU HAVE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE PROPERTY** Welcome to your private retreat just minutes from the city! Nestled on nearly 6 acres of lush, wooded grounds in sought-after Ellenwood, this three-sided brick ranch offers both peace and convenience in one rare package. Step inside to discover an open and inviting living space, including a bright sunroom addition and a spacious interior with no carpet-just clean, easy-care flooring throughout. The home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a welcoming family-room fireplace-ideal for cozy evenings at home. Outside you'll appreciate the freedom of no HOA and plenty of room for your toys: RVs, boats, workshop space-you name it. The property includes RV/boat parking, a 1-car garage with extra storage, covered parking, an outbuilding, and a nice patio area for outdoor living and entertaining. Location is key-and this offering delivers. You get privacy and acreage, yet still convenient access to major roadways, shopping, dining and metro amenities. Plus, the lot is level, clear, and private-perfect for future expansion or simply enjoying your own slice of peaceful Georgia acreage. In short: move-in ready, low maintenance, high potential. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, seeking an acreage escape, or looking for an ideal home base with room to grow-3958 River Road checks all the boxes. Schedule your showing today-homes like this on 6 acres with these features are a rare find in this market. Property taxes reflect senior exemption.
GAMLS #10092573
Sep 26, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$268,000
$173/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1984
Sold
$12,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$864 (−7.0%)
$21,600 + $79,720
$101,320
2024
$929 (+34.1%)
$21,600 + $79,720
$101,320
2023
$693 (−17.9%)
$21,600 + $67,040
$88,640
2022
$844 (+1.6%)
$21,640 + $56,480
$78,120
2021
$830 (+5.3%)
$21,640 + $37,960
$59,600
2020
$788 (+12.2%)
$21,640 + $37,960
$59,600
2019
$702 (+7.1%)
$21,640 + $28,000
$49,640
2018
$656 (+6.2%)
$21,640 + $24,320
$45,960
2017
$618 (+30.6%)
$21,640 + $24,320
$45,960
2016
$473 (−9.0%)
$17,608 + $10,792
$28,400
2014
$520 (+19.5%)
$17,608 + $10,792
$28,400
2013
$435 (−5.2%)
$21,640 + $6,760
$28,400
2012
$459 (−39.8%)
$21,640 + $29,240
$50,880
2011
$762 (+7.8%)
$26,800 + $41,600
$68,400
2010
$707 (+27.9%)
$26,800 + $41,600
$68,400
2008
$553
Tax history for 3958 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$864 (−7.0%)
$21,600 + $79,720
$101,320
2024
$929 (+34.1%)
$21,600 + $79,720
$101,320
2023
$693 (−17.9%)
$21,600 + $67,040
$88,640
2022
$844 (+1.6%)
$21,640 + $56,480
$78,120
2021
$830 (+5.3%)
$21,640 + $37,960
$59,600
2020
$788 (+12.2%)
$21,640 + $37,960
$59,600
2019
$702 (+7.1%)
$21,640 + $28,000
$49,640
2018
$656 (+6.2%)
$21,640 + $24,320
$45,960
2017
$618 (+30.6%)
$21,640 + $24,320
$45,960
2016
$473 (−9.0%)
$17,608 + $10,792
$28,400
2014
$520 (+19.5%)
$17,608 + $10,792
$28,400
2013
$435 (−5.2%)
$21,640 + $6,760
$28,400
2012
$459 (−39.8%)
$21,640 + $29,240
$50,880
2011
$762 (+7.8%)
$26,800 + $41,600
$68,400
2010
$707 (+27.9%)
$26,800 + $41,600
$68,400
2008
$553
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.99 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,495
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 028 01 022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-100
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) 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; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,548
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cedar Grove
Middle Or Junior School: Cedar Grove
High School: Cedar Grove
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,495
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1998
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 028 01 022
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Salem Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
2/10
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
1/10
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