Situated beautifully on a premier, elevated lot, this Druid Hills home has it all! Originally built in 1920, a complete renovation/expansion by Dove Tail, Inc was completed in 2007. This incredible home boast the finest details and amenities throughout with perfect living/entertaining floor plan including a large, open kitchen/family room with French doors leading to fireside terrace & views to the salt water pool, a gorgeous formal living room with connectivity to the light filled dining room, a spacious owner suite with stunning marble bath. 2 car carriage house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Getzinger• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Jim Getzinger• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #5974449
Redfin Estimate
$2,936,471
$826K since sold in May 2018$39K since July
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This home's estimate is 62.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.
Situated beautifully on a premier, elevated lot, this Druid Hills home has it all! Originally built in 1920, a complete renovation/expansion by Dove Tail, Inc was completed in 2007. This incredible home boast the finest details and amenities throughout with perfect living/entertaining floor plan including a large, open kitchen/family room with French doors leading to fireside terrace & views to the salt water pool, a gorgeous formal living room with connectivity to the light filled dining room, a spacious owner suite with stunning marble bath. 2 car carriage house.
GAMLS #8240410
Dec 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2017
Price Changed
$2,250,000
$421/sq ft
Aug 10, 2017
Listed
$2,330,000
$436/sq ft
FMLS #5893073
Dec 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2017
Price Changed
$2,250,000
$421/sq ft
Aug 10, 2017
Listed
$2,330,000
$436/sq ft
GAMLS #8150825
Jul 10, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2017
Price Changed
$2,500,000
$467/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Listed
$2,650,000
$496/sq ft
FMLS #5818030
Jul 10, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2017
Price Changed
$2,500,000
$467/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Listed
$2,650,000
$496/sq ft
FMLS #3550247
Nov 5, 2007
Sold
$1,995,000
$373/sq ft
Aug 19, 2007
Listed
$2,270,000
$424/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2005
Sold
$1,110,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1980
Sold
$165,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,886 (−6.1%)
$109,320 + $818,240
$927,560
2024
$28,640 (+8.0%)
$109,320 + $818,240
$927,560
2023
$26,514 (+0.4%)
$109,320 + $849,200
$958,520
2022
$26,421 (+6.6%)
$63,840 + $778,840
$842,680
2021
$24,793 (−5.4%)
$63,840 + $708,280
$772,120
2020
$26,210 (+5.1%)
$63,840 + $708,280
$772,120
2019
$24,926 (+19.6%)
$63,840 + $724,840
$788,680
2018
$20,847 (−3.9%)
$55,296 + $559,104
$614,400
2017
$21,685 (+29.5%)
$55,296 + $559,104
$614,400
2016
$16,742 (+1.3%)
$63,840 + $611,880
$675,720
2014
$16,525 (+28.4%)
$107,316 + $380,484
$487,800
2013
$12,872 (−4.9%)
$107,316 + $380,484
$487,800
2012
$13,532 (−18.2%)
$106,120 + $290,240
$396,360
2011
$16,535 (−24.1%)
$103,600 + $364,208
$467,808
2010
$21,796 (+31.8%)
$190,016 + $499,984
$690,000
2008
$16,541
Tax history for 1081 Springdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,886 (−6.1%)
$109,320 + $818,240
$927,560
2024
$28,640 (+8.0%)
$109,320 + $818,240
$927,560
2023
$26,514 (+0.4%)
$109,320 + $849,200
$958,520
2022
$26,421 (+6.6%)
$63,840 + $778,840
$842,680
2021
$24,793 (−5.4%)
$63,840 + $708,280
$772,120
2020
$26,210 (+5.1%)
$63,840 + $708,280
$772,120
2019
$24,926 (+19.6%)
$63,840 + $724,840
$788,680
2018
$20,847 (−3.9%)
$55,296 + $559,104
$614,400
2017
$21,685 (+29.5%)
$55,296 + $559,104
$614,400
2016
$16,742 (+1.3%)
$63,840 + $611,880
$675,720
2014
$16,525 (+28.4%)
$107,316 + $380,484
$487,800
2013
$12,872 (−4.9%)
$107,316 + $380,484
$487,800
2012
$13,532 (−18.2%)
$106,120 + $290,240
$396,360
2011
$16,535 (−24.1%)
$103,600 + $364,208
$467,808
2010
$21,796 (+31.8%)
$190,016 + $499,984
$690,000
2008
$16,541
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
4,348
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 002 02 015
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Chute, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets Other,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room, Other
Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
Roof: Slate
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Spa Features: Private
Other Structures: Carriage House
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: East on N Decatur to Springdale. Go right on Springdale and the home will be on your left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,348
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 002 02 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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