Unique opportunity for up to three acres of beautiful verdant land with gentle slope from 240 feet of street frontage on Briarcliff for a depth of 550 feet to the wooded back boundary of the lots; there are three lots, each approximately one acre, the $750,000 price is for one lot, price for the other two lots is $750,000 and $950,000, survey and photos included in this listing; this is a resplendent section of Briarcliff - ripe with potential, in prestigious Druid Hills neighborhood with award winning schools and close proximity to Emory University, CDC, Emory Village; convenient to Virginia Highland, Morningside, Intown, Ponce City Market, Decatur, Midtown, Buckhead and twenty minutes to Hartsfield Intl Airport. Druid Hills is an historic neighborhood and requires approval of plans by Historic Preservation Committee.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$796Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6870659
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Unique opportunity for up to three acres of beautiful verdant land with gentle slope from 240 feet of street frontage on Briarcliff for a depth of 550 feet to the wooded back boundary of the lots; there are three lots, each approximately one acre, the $750,000 price is for one lot, price for the other two lots is $750,000 and $950,000, survey and photos included in this listing; this is a resplendent section of Briarcliff - ripe with potential, in prestigious Druid Hills neighborhood with award winning schools and close proximity to Emory University, CDC, Emory Village; convenient to Virginia Highland, Morningside, Intown, Ponce City Market, Decatur, Midtown, Buckhead and twenty minutes to Hartsfield Intl Airport. Druid Hills is an historic neighborhood and requires approval of plans by Historic Preservation Committee.
FMLS #5633053
Nov 3, 2016
Price Changed
$849,000
$322/sq ft
Feb 15, 2016
Price Changed
$850,000
$322/sq ft
Feb 15, 2016
Sold
$850,000
$322/sq ft
Feb 11, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 7, 2016
Listed
$849,000
$322/sq ft
Currently zoned R-85 combined with the next door listing you could get 7 homes. If rezoned to RM-100 12 townhouses. Located in highly sought after area of Druid Hills. Walking distance to Emory University, Virgilee Park, and Druid Hills golf course. Potential custom build opportunity. Seller is motivated to sell. Duplex is in very good condition. There has never been a better opportunity to buy in Druid Hills. Home sits on a one acre lot that can accommodate a large home and carriage house. Don't disturb tenant land only.
Public Records
Feb 18, 2016
Sold
$850,000
$322/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1994
Sold
$140,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1986
Sold
$100,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,540 (−2.0%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2024
$12,792 (+25.6%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2023
$10,187 (+0.3%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2022
$10,161 (−5.2%)
$67,680 + $155,440
$223,120
2021
$10,717 (+24.1%)
$67,680 + $168,120
$235,800
2020
$8,634 (−17.5%)
$67,680 + $168,120
$235,800
2019
$10,468 (+11.0%)
$67,680 + $162,440
$230,120
2018
$9,430 (+17.3%)
$67,680 + $138,320
$206,000
2017
$8,037 (+5.8%)
$67,680 + $138,320
$206,000
2016
$7,597 (+6.1%)
$67,680 + $95,920
$163,600
2014
$7,158 (+23.2%)
$112,800 + $37,120
$149,920
2013
$5,809 (−0.1%)
$112,800 + $37,120
$149,920
2012
$5,815 (+2.0%)
$112,720 + $7,280
$120,000
2011
$5,701 (−35.0%)
$110,040 + $9,960
$120,000
2010
$8,771 (+2.0%)
$110,040 + $99,560
$209,600
2008
$8,597
Tax history for 1047 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,540 (−2.0%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2024
$12,792 (+25.6%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2023
$10,187 (+0.3%)
$116,105 + $160,335
$276,440
2022
$10,161 (−5.2%)
$67,680 + $155,440
$223,120
2021
$10,717 (+24.1%)
$67,680 + $168,120
$235,800
2020
$8,634 (−17.5%)
$67,680 + $168,120
$235,800
2019
$10,468 (+11.0%)
$67,680 + $162,440
$230,120
2018
$9,430 (+17.3%)
$67,680 + $138,320
$206,000
2017
$8,037 (+5.8%)
$67,680 + $138,320
$206,000
2016
$7,597 (+6.1%)
$67,680 + $95,920
$163,600
2014
$7,158 (+23.2%)
$112,800 + $37,120
$149,920
2013
$5,809 (−0.1%)
$112,800 + $37,120
$149,920
2012
$5,815 (+2.0%)
$112,720 + $7,280
$120,000
2011
$5,701 (−35.0%)
$110,040 + $9,960
$120,000
2010
$8,771 (+2.0%)
$110,040 + $99,560
$209,600
2008
$8,597
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,250
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Style Type: Duplex
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Block
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DRUID HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,637
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,894
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,074
Building Sq. Ft: 4,148
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PB 12-62
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 108
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,996
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 1.01
Depth Footage: 556
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: R85
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,637
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 05 022
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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