Move in now, expand later. Opportunity awaits the intown Buyer with vision to transform a work-in-progress into their dream home. Start with a classic 1920s brick bungalow perched high on a corner lot in a fantastic neighborhood where historic Druid Hills meets Virginia-Highland. This very livable existing home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom in the finished studio space above a rare, oversized 2 car detached garage. View sunsets from the rocking chair front porch. Enter the main home to find 1-level living featuring hardwood floors, cozy living room fireplace, spacious kitchen with island, formal dining room with vintage chandelier, separate laundry/mud room, plus a vaulted sunroom that feels like a glass tree house. There's fresh interior paint, a new roof, and insulated replacement windows. The elevated corner home site provides an exceptional combination of natural light and interior privacy from surrounding greenery and windows well above street level. Then consider the possibilities of what could be. First, options abound in the surprisingly large volume dugout basement level ready for custom completion. This loft-like urban retreat has gloss epoxy on concrete floors, exposed masonry walls, daylight transom windows, a full bathroom, and an area to accommodate a kitchen. Bring your contractor and imagination to create what you've always wanted if you only had the space - separate entertainment/ recreation level, art/ music/ craft studio, personal yoga/ fitness center, serious workshop, deluxe home office, etc.. There's a private exterior entrance, with easy future access from the main level by rebuilding interior stairs. If you want to go big, imagine turning the unfinished attic into a complete second story expansion for the additional bedrooms, baths and upper living space you need. Current owners envisioned a 3-level, multi-generational family home, had custom architectural plans drawn, and their exterior changes were approved by the Druid Hills Historic Preservation Commission. But life changes ultimately left their grand vision unrealized. If desired, the Seller's design drawings can be included with the property purchase to inspire new Buyers to pursue their own dream. No lawn mower necessary for the existing lot. Multiple independent outdoor spaces can be reimagined in a future landscape plan, and there's room for a small pool. This is a great location in unincorporated DeKalb County, just outside the City of Atlanta line, that's so convenient to Va-Hi, Emory, CDC, Decatur, Midtown and Downtown ATL. A few remodel items remain for Buyer completion. This is a unique opportunity waiting to be seized by the discerning Buyer looking to bring their custom home ideas into living reality. Priced below 2023 appraisal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Gunia• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with SHAWN MORRISON• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #7292294
Redfin Estimate
$1,008,531
$119K since sold in March 2024$4,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15% lower than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
Move in now, expand later. Opportunity awaits the intown Buyer with vision to transform a work-in-progress into their dream home. Start with a classic 1920s brick bungalow perched high on a corner lot in a fantastic neighborhood where historic Druid Hills meets Virginia-Highland. This very livable existing home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom in the finished studio space above a rare, oversized 2 car detached garage. View sunsets from the rocking chair front porch. Enter the main home to find 1-level living featuring hardwood floors, cozy living room fireplace, spacious kitchen with island, formal dining room with vintage chandelier, separate laundry/mud room, plus a vaulted sunroom that feels like a glass tree house. There's fresh interior paint, a new roof, and insulated replacement windows. The elevated corner home site provides an exceptional combination of natural light and interior privacy from surrounding greenery and windows well above street level. Then consider the possibilities of what could be. First, options abound in the surprisingly large volume dugout basement level ready for custom completion. This loft-like urban retreat has gloss epoxy on concrete floors, exposed masonry walls, daylight transom windows, a full bathroom, and an area to accommodate a kitchen. Bring your contractor and imagination to create what you've always wanted if you only had the space - separate entertainment/ recreation level, art/ music/ craft studio, personal yoga/ fitness center, serious workshop, deluxe home office, etc.. There's a private exterior entrance, with easy future access from the main level by rebuilding interior stairs. If you want to go big, imagine turning the unfinished attic into a complete second story expansion for the additional bedrooms, baths and upper living space you need. Current owners envisioned a 3-level, multi-generational family home, had custom architectural plans drawn, and their exterior changes were approved by the Druid Hills Historic Preservation Commission. But life changes ultimately left their grand vision unrealized. If desired, the Seller's design drawings can be included with the property purchase to inspire new Buyers to pursue their own dream. No lawn mower necessary for the existing lot. Multiple independent outdoor spaces can be reimagined in a future landscape plan, and there's room for a small pool. This is a great location in unincorporated DeKalb County, just outside the City of Atlanta line, that's so convenient to Va-Hi, Emory, CDC, Decatur, Midtown and downtown ATL. A few remodel items for Buyer completion remain. This is a unique opportunity waiting to be seized by the discerning Buyer looking to make their custom home ideas into living reality. Priced below 2023 appraisal.
Public Records
Oct 31, 2016
Sold
$680,000
$358/sq ft
FMLS #3801088
Feb 27, 2009
Sold
$562,500
$296/sq ft
Oct 14, 2008
Listed
$625,000
$329/sq ft
UPDATD, SPOTLESS & PAMPERED - THIS HOME IS SPECIAL BECAUSE IT HAS A VERSATILE DETACHD BONUS RM & FULL BTH ABOVE GARAGE W/DEDICATD HVAC, HOT WATR & ELEC PANEL BOX - ENORMOUS DECK W/MOUNTAIN LIKE VIEW OFFERS EXTREME PRIVACY - LOW DEKALB TAXES YET WALK TO HIGHLANDS FUN - TOP RATD FERNBANK ELEM
Public Records
Jul 22, 2004
Sold
$495,000
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1984
Sold
$86,400
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1984
Sold
$89,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1983
Sold
$79,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,290 (+20.8%)
$95,784 + $223,496
$319,280
2024
$8,520 (+0.6%)
$95,784 + $223,496
$319,280
2023
$8,469 (−7.1%)
$95,000 + $224,280
$319,280
2022
$9,119 (+5.9%)
$95,000 + $200,200
$295,200
2021
$8,614 (−2.9%)
$95,000 + $178,320
$273,320
2020
$8,869 (+2.0%)
$95,000 + $178,320
$273,320
2019
$8,698 (+6.4%)
$53,200 + $227,160
$280,360
2018
$8,174 (+11.7%)
$53,200 + $205,120
$258,320
2017
$7,315 (+6.1%)
$53,200 + $205,120
$258,320
2016
$6,895 (+3.9%)
$54,132 + $154,068
$208,200
2014
$6,639 (+3.9%)
$53,200 + $155,000
$208,200
2013
$6,392 (−37.8%)
$56,240 + $143,760
$200,000
2012
$10,273 (−28.1%)
$56,240 + $352,960
$409,200
2011
$14,289 (+141.1%)
$56,240 + $347,560
$403,800
2010
$5,927 (+4.7%)
$58,213 + $129,467
$187,680
2008
$5,659
Tax history for 1061 Rosedale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,290 (+20.8%)
$95,784 + $223,496
$319,280
2024
$8,520 (+0.6%)
$95,784 + $223,496
$319,280
2023
$8,469 (−7.1%)
$95,000 + $224,280
$319,280
2022
$9,119 (+5.9%)
$95,000 + $200,200
$295,200
2021
$8,614 (−2.9%)
$95,000 + $178,320
$273,320
2020
$8,869 (+2.0%)
$95,000 + $178,320
$273,320
2019
$8,698 (+6.4%)
$53,200 + $227,160
$280,360
2018
$8,174 (+11.7%)
$53,200 + $205,120
$258,320
2017
$7,315 (+6.1%)
$53,200 + $205,120
$258,320
2016
$6,895 (+3.9%)
$54,132 + $154,068
$208,200
2014
$6,639 (+3.9%)
$53,200 + $155,000
$208,200
2013
$6,392 (−37.8%)
$56,240 + $143,760
$200,000
2012
$10,273 (−28.1%)
$56,240 + $352,960
$409,200
2011
$14,289 (+141.1%)
$56,240 + $347,560
$403,800
2010
$5,927 (+4.7%)
$58,213 + $129,467
$187,680
2008
$5,659
*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
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,902
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 03 021
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 6, 2024.
R-75
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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.
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Stucco, Other
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See Dekalb County Public Records
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Located at the intersection of Rosedale ROAD and Stillwood Drive, between Briarcliff Road and North Virginia Avenue. Property is within Druid Hills Historic District in unincorporated DeKalb County, just outside the City of Atlanta line, and directly adjacent to Virginia-Highland
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,902
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 03 021
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 6, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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