This elegant home is situated on one of the most desirable stretches of Druid Hills. Offering Neel Reid & Philip Shutze, elegance, privacy, French and pocket doors throughout. Perfect for entertaining and relaxing. This special home will have you dreaming of parties and holidays to come. Step through the arched front door to the foyer. On the right you have the beautiful dining room and wedding cake chandelier aglow. To the left of the foyer step into the family room, to the right walk into the morning room by Philip Shutze, an addition from 1935. The kitchen has been wonderfully renovated with Carrera marble countertops, a viking eight burner, double oven. Sub Zero refrigerator. Oversized primary suite offers two walk in closets, separate vanities, marble shower with two shower heads. Brick and weeping mortar wall encompasses the property with boxwood gardens and mature camellias. Gated iron fence for driveway privacy. Carriage house offers it's very own guest suite and kitchenette. Rare opportunity of owning this rare architectural masterpiece on Oakdale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$512Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Page Kuhlman• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with CHASE MIZELL• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7154722
Redfin Estimate
$1,703,331
$278K since sold in February 2023$10K since October
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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.
Druid Hills at its absolute finest. Updated with all the conveniences we look for today while maintaining the authentic original charm of the 1920s. The beautiful curb appeal that impresses on arrival, delivers throughout the home. Inspired entertaining awaits in this fantastic kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, 8-burner Viking stove with double oven, SubZero refrigerator, 2 dishwashers and a wine bar. Loads of space for everyday living and entertaining with plenty of room during these work-from-home days...plus three outdoor terraces to enjoy. Don't miss the original wedding cake chandelier in the dining room and multiple (original) pocket doors throughout the home. Hardwood floors in all the bedrooms, living room, dining room, oak room (fully paneled library), kitchen and keeping room. Brick courtyard connects to the wonderful carriage house. Plans for the 1935 addition by famed architect Schutze are available. Gardens designed by Richard Anderson. The classic Druid Hills home you’ve been envisioning is finally available, lovingly restored and ready for you.
GAMLS #3094110
Oct 31, 2014
Price Changed
$735,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 10, 2012
Sold
$735,000
$221/sq ft
Jan 23, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2011
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2011
Price Changed
$790,000
$237/sq ft
Jul 14, 2011
Listed
$790,000
$237/sq ft
CLASSIC DRUID HILLS CHARM-ORIG FEATURES-HRDWD FLRS, FRENCH DOORS,BUTLER'S PANTY,CRYSTAL CHANDELIER, GARDEN. 10' CEILINGS ON MAIN-SPAC REFURBISHED GUEST COTTAGE.
Public Records
Apr 25, 2012
Sold
$736,000
$221/sq ft
FMLS #4248257
Apr 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2012
Sold
$735,000
$221/sq ft
Jan 9, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 12, 2011
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2011
Listed
$790,000
$237/sq ft
GAMLS #1
May 8, 2010
Price Changed
$897,500
$270/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 7, 2000
Sold
$725,000
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,928 (+5.8%)
$109,320 + $495,240
$604,560
2024
$25,441 (+41.1%)
$109,320 + $495,240
$604,560
2023
$18,032 (+9.1%)
$101,880 + $468,120
$570,000
2022
$16,535 (+11.2%)
$59,960 + $440,040
$500,000
2021
$14,864 (−20.7%)
$63,840 + $373,720
$437,560
2020
$18,741 (−1.4%)
$63,840 + $373,720
$437,560
2019
$19,011 (+3.5%)
$63,840 + $359,560
$423,400
2018
$18,360 (+12.3%)
$63,840 + $343,800
$407,640
2017
$16,345 (+14.8%)
$63,840 + $343,800
$407,640
2016
$14,232 (+69.9%)
$63,840 + $248,560
$312,400
2014
$8,377 (−20.2%)
$63,840 + $248,560
$312,400
2013
$10,492 (+32.1%)
$106,400 + $115,560
$221,960
2012
$7,942 (−17.8%)
$106,120 + $123,920
$230,040
2011
$9,659 (+12.9%)
$103,600 + $167,360
$270,960
2010
$8,553 (+4.7%)
$103,600 + $167,920
$271,520
2008
$8,171
Tax history for 1198 Oakdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,928 (+5.8%)
$109,320 + $495,240
$604,560
2024
$25,441 (+41.1%)
$109,320 + $495,240
$604,560
2023
$18,032 (+9.1%)
$101,880 + $468,120
$570,000
2022
$16,535 (+11.2%)
$59,960 + $440,040
$500,000
2021
$14,864 (−20.7%)
$63,840 + $373,720
$437,560
2020
$18,741 (−1.4%)
$63,840 + $373,720
$437,560
2019
$19,011 (+3.5%)
$63,840 + $359,560
$423,400
2018
$18,360 (+12.3%)
$63,840 + $343,800
$407,640
2017
$16,345 (+14.8%)
$63,840 + $343,800
$407,640
2016
$14,232 (+69.9%)
$63,840 + $248,560
$312,400
2014
$8,377 (−20.2%)
$63,840 + $248,560
$312,400
2013
$10,492 (+32.1%)
$106,400 + $115,560
$221,960
2012
$7,942 (−17.8%)
$106,120 + $123,920
$230,040
2011
$9,659 (+12.9%)
$103,600 + $167,360
$270,960
2010
$8,553 (+4.7%)
$103,600 + $167,920
$271,520
2008
$8,171
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,308
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 05 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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DRUD
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