161 Ridgeland Avenue
Description
This stunning EarthCraft home delivers the space, flexibility, and finishes that are hard to find at any price. What sets this home apart is how well it lives: a main-level bedroom with French doors works beautifully as a guest room or home office; the dining room is spacious enough to convert to a second sitting area; and the finished basement adds multiple flexible...WELCOME TO 161 RIDGELAND AVE +++ 5BR / 4BA IN THE CITY OF DECATUR +++ TOTALLY REBUILT IN 2016 & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED +++ MOVE-IN READY
This stunning EarthCraft home delivers the space, flexibility, and finishes that are hard to find at any price. What sets this home apart is how well it lives: a main-level bedroom with French doors works beautifully as a guest room or home office; the dining room is spacious enough to convert to a second sitting area; and the finished basement adds multiple flexible rooms, a full bath, a sauna, and a massive storage room that doubles as a storm shelter or wine cellar. From the screened porch to the primary suite, every inch of this home has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained.
+++ MAIN LEVEL: The open-concept kitchen and living room is the heart of the home — 6-burner gas stove with pot filler and vent hood, oversized island with prep sink and dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and generous counter space make this a kitchen worth cooking in. The living room features a gas fireplace, built-in storage, and doors opening to a screened porch ideal for entertaining or a quiet evening. Also on the main level: a bedroom with French doors, full bath, breakfast nook, and a mudroom with extra storage.
+++ UPSTAIRS: Vaulted primary suite with oversized walk-in closet and spa-like bath — standalone soaking tub, massive walk-in shower, dual vanity, and private water closet. Two additional spacious bedrooms, each with large French door closets, share a jack-and-jill bath with dual vanities and a private toilet/shower room. Generous laundry room with utility sink and storage.
+++ BASEMENT: Two finished rooms with multiple closets, full bath, and sauna — perfect as a guest suite, gym, playroom, in-law/au pair suite, and/or second living space. Large storage room doubles as storm shelter or wine cellar.
+++ OUTSIDE: Screened porch with outdoor TV, covered carport with EV charger, fresh exterior paint (2026), mature trees, and beautiful landscaping.
+++ THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Ridgeland Ave is a quiet, low-traffic street with a genuine sense of community — neighbors who know each other by name and look out for one another. Walkable to Decatur Square (0.8 mi), MARTA (0.3 mi), Glennwood Elementary, and all City of Decatur schools, consistently ranked among the best in Georgia — with elementary (Glennwood/Talley), middle (Beacon Hill), and high school (Decatur) all within 2 miles. Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix, Kroger, and ALDI within a mile. Glenn Creek Nature Preserve nearby. Decatur is rated the most walkable city in Georgia, and this home delivers on that promise.
Location
Sold By Keller Knapp, TRAVIS GRUBB
$8,189 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$6,593
$1,596
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1Property Information for 161 Ridgeland Avenue
Property Details
- Taxes: $19,153 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: DeKalb County
- Subdivision Complex: Decatur Heights
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
- Exterior: Awning(s), Private Yard, Storage
- Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Property Attached: No
- Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 2016
- Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
- Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Directions: From Downtown Decatur, Travel east on E. Ponce de Leon Ave to Left on Sycamore and then left on Ridgeland Ave. 161 Ridgeland Ave is on the right!
- Lake Name: None
- View: Neighborhood
- Coordinates: -84.283021, 33.780836
- Parcel Number: 18 007 05 086
- Tax Year: 2025
- Master Association Fee: $.00
- HOA Rent Restrictions: No
- Association: No
- Tax Legal Description: 0
- Elementary School: Glennwood
- High School: Decatur
- Middle School: Beacon Hill
- Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/161-Ridgeland-Avenue-Decatur-GA-30030/unbranded
- # of Carport Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
Agent
- Concessions Amt: $2,500.00
Interior and Exterior Features
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Sauna, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Levels/Stories: Three Or More
- Other Equipment: None
- Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan
- Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
- Master Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Main Bedrooms: 1
- Total Half Baths: 0
- Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Additional Rooms: Basement, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Wine Cellar
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
- Accessibility Features: None
- Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Horse Amenities: None
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool Features: None
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Roof Type: Composition
- Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Spa Features: None
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sink, Upper Floor
- Pool Private: No
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Other Structures: None
Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Home Warranty: No
- Property Condition: Resale
- Possession: Close Of Escrow
- Green Building Certifications: EarthCraft Home
- Green Energy Efficient: Construction, Lighting, Thermostat
- Green Energy Generation: None
- SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Square Footage: 3080.0
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Acreage Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 54X151X50X131
Rental
- Terms: Conventional
- Land Lease: No
- Occupant Types: Owner
Property History for 161 Ridgeland Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946959404 | $1,235,000 | +3.3% / yr |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1519066732 | $1,125,000 | +7.9% / yr |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #651218381 | $825,000 | +3.9% / yr |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #586559018 | $745,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1946959404 | $1,235,000 +3.3% / yr |
| 08/31/2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1519066732 | $1,125,000 +7.9% / yr |
| 08/09/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #651218381 | $825,000 +3.9% / yr |
| 11/30/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #586559018 | $745,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
161 Ridgeland Avenue
Beds
4Baths
4Total Finished SqFt
3,642 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
3,090 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
552 SqFtStories
2Schools near 161 Ridgeland Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
New Glennwood Elementary PublicPK to 2 | ||
Talley Street Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Beacon Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Decatur High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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