Custom, passive solar home, tucked away on wooded 1/2 acre lot. Home takes advantage of sun for heat in winter and exceptional circulation and cooling in summer. Ample storage. Solid construction - every detail thought through. Open plan, exposed wood beams. Great Entertaining spaces. Wall of windows and glass doors reveal golf course and forest views. Bedrooms open to vaulted 2 story gallery. Light-filled spaces via specially designed indirect ceiling windows upstairs. Featured in magazines like Home, DIY, and Atlanta weekly. Rare opportunity for a home like this.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Hunter Hunter• Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
Bought with Rosanne Dorfman• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6794459
Redfin Estimate
$1,154,782
$340K since sold in January 2021$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 29.8% higher than the average sale price ($890K) of 6 comparable homes.
One of a kind, custom, passive solar home, designed by Mike Sizemore. Nestled on one of the most private, wooded 1/2 acre lots in Druid Hills. Home was designed to take advantage of the sun for heat in the winter and exceptional circulation and cooling in the summer. Storage options abound. Incredibly solid construction with every detail thought through. Open plan with exposed wood beams in the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Great Entertaining spaces. 2 story windows and glass doors provide golf course and forested views from everywhere on the main living level. Bedrooms can be opened to the vaulted 2 story gallery. Light-filled spaces via specially designed indirect ceiling windows upstairs. Large patio overlooking the golf course. Featured in several magazines including Home, DIY, and Atlanta weekly. There is not another home like this one in Atlanta.
Public Records
Oct 27, 2011
Sold
$565,000
$209/sq ft
FMLS #4270410
Oct 26, 2011
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2011
Sold
$565,000
$209/sq ft
Oct 8, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2011
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2011
Listed
$619,000
$229/sq ft
Custom Built Modern Residence with Great Privacy and Outstanding Views of Rolling Greens & Fairways of Druid Hills Golf Course. This is One of Those Very Rare & Special Homes! It has a Loft Like Feel with Exposed Brick and Post & Beam Construction Creating Exciting Interior Spaces. Home Enjoys High Ceilings and Abundant Natural Light. Designed by Michael Sizemore to be Ultra Energy Efficient with Passive Energy, Thermal Pane Windows, Hardwood Floors & Granite Countertops. This Is An Exceptional Price - Check Out Pictures.
GAMLS #1
Jul 9, 2011
Price Changed
$659,000
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1995
Sold
$365,000
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 26, 1992
Sold
$325,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,486 (+10.3%)
$99,440 + $314,000
$413,440
2024
$16,759 (+7.0%)
$99,440 + $314,000
$413,440
2023
$15,659 (+6.9%)
$67,760 + $305,480
$373,240
2022
$14,651 (+59.8%)
$66,160 + $259,840
$326,000
2021
$9,171 (−0.5%)
$61,000 + $229,160
$290,160
2020
$9,221 (+1.0%)
$61,000 + $229,160
$290,160
2019
$9,129 (+0.2%)
$61,000 + $231,000
$292,000
2018
$9,114 (+1.2%)
$61,000 + $243,280
$304,280
2017
$9,010 (+2.3%)
$61,000 + $243,280
$304,280
2016
$8,810 (+12.4%)
$60,122 + $213,158
$273,280
2014
$7,840 (+0.7%)
$61,000 + $212,280
$273,280
2011
$7,787 (+12.8%)
$59,400 + $108,120
$167,520
2010
$6,902 (+5.5%)
$59,400 + $159,040
$218,440
2008
$6,544
Tax history for 1120 Clifton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,486 (+10.3%)
$99,440 + $314,000
$413,440
2024
$16,759 (+7.0%)
$99,440 + $314,000
$413,440
2023
$15,659 (+6.9%)
$67,760 + $305,480
$373,240
2022
$14,651 (+59.8%)
$66,160 + $259,840
$326,000
2021
$9,171 (−0.5%)
$61,000 + $229,160
$290,160
2020
$9,221 (+1.0%)
$61,000 + $229,160
$290,160
2019
$9,129 (+0.2%)
$61,000 + $231,000
$292,000
2018
$9,114 (+1.2%)
$61,000 + $243,280
$304,280
2017
$9,010 (+2.3%)
$61,000 + $243,280
$304,280
2016
$8,810 (+12.4%)
$60,122 + $213,158
$273,280
2014
$7,840 (+0.7%)
$61,000 + $212,280
$273,280
2011
$7,787 (+12.8%)
$59,400 + $108,120
$167,520
2010
$6,902 (+5.5%)
$59,400 + $159,040
$218,440
2008
$6,544
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 003 01 044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
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.
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 Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Drive Under Main Level
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Great Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Beamed Ceilings
Window Features: Shutters, Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Microwave, Other, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Pantry
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Living Room, Other, Great Room - 2 Story
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Metal Siding
Exterior Features: Permeable Paving, Private Yard
Roof: Other
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Clifton Rd off Ponce De Leon. Pass Druid Hills CC Entrance. Driveway is 1 mile on left. From Emory Village/CDC take Clifton towards Ponce De Leon. Driveway on right at For Sale sign. House cannot be seen from the road. Gorgeous Golf Course Views
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Golf, Public Transportation, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 003 01 044
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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