Begin your Druid Hills renovation with the hardest part already done. 1156 Springdale Road has been fully gutted, with complete architectural plans and active permits in place, so the next owner can skip design and approvals and go straight to building. Renovation materials have been selected and purchased and convey with the home, boxed and ready to install. Set on a private, 1-acre lot in one of Druid Hills' most established neighborhoods, this is a rare chance to build your dream home on one of the finest streets in Atlanta.
Three fireplaces (double-sided, gas log with gas starter; located in living room, master bedroom, and another room)
Bedrooms
Bedroom features not specified
Bathrooms
Master bathroom features not specified
Kitchen
No kitchen features specified
Appliances: Other (unspecified)
Laundry & utility
Laundry/utility features not specified
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heating/cooling features not specified
Exterior features
Private yard
Back yard fencing
Front porch
Paved city street frontage
Near Beltline, public transport, schools, shopping, trails/greenway and parks; sidewalks nearby
Home design
Three or more levels
Brick 4 sides construction
Tile roof
Resale condition
Basement: interior entry, partial, unfinished
Attic and sun room
Parking
Parking pad for 2 vehicles
Security
Security features not specified
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Underground utilities
Water and sewer available
HOA & community
Community features include proximity to Beltline, public transport, schools, shopping, trails/greenway, parks and sidewalks
Financial info
Financial details not provided
Other
Directions available: From Ponce de Leon Ave heading east, turn left onto Springdale Rd and cross The By Way to the home on the left; or from N Decatur Rd heading east, turn right onto Springdale Rd and pass Briardale to the home on the right.
Electricity and solar
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Eco-friendly, beautiful historic home offering gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, abundant windows & French doors providing lots of natural light. Large eat-in kitchen opens to expansive back yard. Lovely formal living room with double fireplace, separate dining room, study, powder room and exercise room/sunroom along with guest bedroom and bath on the main level. Two ensuite bedrooms & baths plus Master suite with fireplace and walk-in closet & laundry room are upstairs. Geothermal heating/cooling will save on your bills! Rec room /artist studio above garage. Beautiful landscaping includes a well and irrigation system. Gate across drive adds security. Backyard is deep and suitable for adding a pool. Two car garage and parking pad provide ample off-street parking. Partial basement houses the geothermal heating/cooling and central vacuum along with a 2nd laundry area and space for storage. Crown molding and picture railing of main floor continue on 2nd floor. Under floor heating in all bathrooms & heated towel rack in Master bath. Tai silk drapes and custom linen shades are in upstairs bedrooms.
FMLS #6653634
Feb 14, 2020
Sold
$1,485,000
$444/sq ft
Jan 7, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 17, 2019
Contingent
—
Dec 5, 2019
Listed
$1,525,000
$456/sq ft
Eco-friendly, beautiful historic home offering gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, abundant windows & French doors providing lots of natural light. Large eat-in kitchen opens to expansive back yard. Lovely formal living room with double fireplace, separate dining room, study, powder room and exercise room/sunroom along with guest bedroom and bath on the main level. Two ensuite bedrooms & baths plus Master suite with fireplace and walk-in closet & laundry room are upstairs. Geothermal heating/cooling will save on your bills! Rec room /artist studio above garage. Beautiful landscaping includes a well and irrigation system. Gate across drive adds security. Backyard is deep and suitable for adding a pool. Two car garage and parking pad provide ample off-street parking. Partial basement houses the geothermal heating/cooling and central vacuum along with a 2nd laundry area and space for storage. Crown molding and picture railing of main floor continue on 2nd floor. No nails-no holes to patch! Under floor heating in most bathrooms & heated towel racks in upper baths. Tai silk drapes and custom linen shades are in upstairs bedrooms.
Public Records
May 18, 1994
Sold
$500,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1986
Sold
$279,900
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 1986
Sold
$240,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,534 (−0.3%)
$147,560 + $450,600
$598,160
2024
$26,621 (−3.8%)
$147,560 + $450,600
$598,160
2023
$27,675 (+12.1%)
$147,560 + $452,080
$599,640
2022
$24,679 (+4.6%)
$86,200 + $468,960
$555,160
2021
$23,591 (+65.5%)
$86,200 + $444,160
$530,360
2020
$14,251 (+4.2%)
$86,200 + $444,160
$530,360
2019
$13,671 (−3.6%)
$86,200 + $338,400
$424,600
2018
$14,187 (+6.5%)
$86,200 + $319,280
$405,480
2017
$13,319 (+8.3%)
$86,200 + $319,280
$405,480
2016
$12,293 (−3.0%)
$86,200 + $272,640
$358,840
2014
$12,677 (+14.9%)
$86,200 + $291,480
$377,680
2012
$11,037 (−13.4%)
$143,240 + $180,360
$323,600
2011
$12,746 (+11.9%)
$139,840 + $221,280
$361,120
2010
$11,388 (+4.0%)
$139,824 + $221,296
$361,120
2008
$10,955
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,335
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,335
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 002 01 016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 14, 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
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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