Fulfillment of a dream, this 1915 Italian Villa was inspired, custom designed and built to embody the romance of Italy; Nestled amidst enchanting woods and never before on the market, this property is the essence of privacy and distinction. Live a magical lifestyle with splendid entertaining rooms flowing onto a central piazza with loggia, complemented by balconies, pool and fountains with the allure of dancing water on a sweeping estate lot. In the heart of verdant, prestigious Druid Hills, a world away, yet moments to all intown amenities, the main residence provides memorable main level entertaining salon and dining room with private upstairs bedrooms including a master retreat; there are two auxiliary cottages which could be a garage with carriage house apartment/studio or office, and/or pool cabana plus a field opening up to the salt water pool. Moments to Emory University and CDC, Emory Village, Druid Hills Golf Club, and public and private award winning schools; close proximity to Ponce Market and Beltline, VaHighland & Morningside, Midtown, Decatur and Buckhead, 20 minutes to Hartsfield Intl Airport; live the renowned Druid Hills lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by Henry Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Drew Jackson• Park Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6768368
Redfin Estimate
$1,878,732
$604K since sold in November 2020$13K since July
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This home's estimate is 53.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
Fulfillment of a dream, this 1915 Italian Villa was inspired, custom designed and built to embody the romance of Italy; Nestled amidst enchanting woods and never before on the market, this property is the essence of privacy and distinction. Live a magical lifestyle with splendid entertaining rooms flowing onto a central piazza with loggia, complemented by balconies, pool and fountains with the allure of dancing water on a sweeping estate lot. In the heart of verdant, prestigious Druid Hills, a world away, yet moments to all intown amenities, the main residence provides memorable main level entertaining salon and dining room with private upstairs bedrooms including a master retreat; there are two auxilliary buildings/apartments which could be a garage with carriage house apartment/studio and pool cabana plus a field opening up to the salt water pool. Moments to Emory University and CDC, Emory Village, and public and private award winning schools; close proximity to Ponce Market and Beltline, VaHighland & Morningside, Midtown, Decatur and Buckhead, 20 minutes to Hartsfield Intl Airport; live the renowned Druid Hills lifestyle.
Public Records
Jun 23, 1983
Sold
$180,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,088 (−5.0%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2024
$21,139 (+90.3%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2023
$11,108 (−41.8%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2022
$19,088 (+41.7%)
$86,200 + $559,920
$646,120
2021
$13,470 (+34.5%)
$86,200 + $249,560
$335,760
2020
$10,015 (−11.4%)
$86,200 + $249,560
$335,760
2019
$11,307 (−2.4%)
$86,200 + $298,400
$384,600
2018
$11,587 (+27.0%)
$86,200 + $249,880
$336,080
2017
$9,121 (+9.9%)
$86,200 + $249,880
$336,080
2016
$8,298 (+0.1%)
$86,200 + $149,160
$235,360
2014
$8,288 (−24.2%)
$86,200 + $149,160
$235,360
2012
$10,932 (−11.4%)
$143,240 + $169,600
$312,840
2011
$12,336 (+11.6%)
$139,840 + $202,280
$342,120
2010
$11,052 (+4.0%)
$139,840 + $202,280
$342,120
2008
$10,629
Tax history for 1030 Springdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,088 (−5.0%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2024
$21,139 (+90.3%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2023
$11,108 (−41.8%)
$146,427 + $490,213
$636,640
2022
$19,088 (+41.7%)
$86,200 + $559,920
$646,120
2021
$13,470 (+34.5%)
$86,200 + $249,560
$335,760
2020
$10,015 (−11.4%)
$86,200 + $249,560
$335,760
2019
$11,307 (−2.4%)
$86,200 + $298,400
$384,600
2018
$11,587 (+27.0%)
$86,200 + $249,880
$336,080
2017
$9,121 (+9.9%)
$86,200 + $249,880
$336,080
2016
$8,298 (+0.1%)
$86,200 + $149,160
$235,360
2014
$8,288 (−24.2%)
$86,200 + $149,160
$235,360
2012
$10,932 (−11.4%)
$143,240 + $169,600
$312,840
2011
$12,336 (+11.6%)
$139,840 + $202,280
$342,120
2010
$11,052 (+4.0%)
$139,840 + $202,280
$342,120
2008
$10,629
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,190
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 002 01 002
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: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Other
Window Features: Shutters
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Other Structures: Cabana, Carriage House, Pergola, Shed(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, 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 Briarcliff & N Decatur, east on N Decatur toward Emory Univ, right at first street which is Springdale, house on right 2 blocks south, before The By Way -or- from Ponce de Leon and Briarcliff, east on Ponce, left at first street which is Springdale, cross over The By Way, house is 2nd on left;
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
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Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Swim Team
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 002 01 002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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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