Rare investor/renovator opportunity in Historic Druid Hills. Less than 500 feet from Emory School of Law, this location can't be beat. Walk to the hospital, surrounding campus, Emory Village and Lullwater Park. This huge 1929 classic home is primed and ready to be brought back to its glory. The beautiful central stairway, high ceilings on main, original solid doors with glass knobs, original heavy trim work and arched doorway will transport you back in time. The extensive marble walls, stairs and columns complete the timeless stately appearance to the exterior. The hard work (demo) has been taken care of and this blank canvas has endless possibilities. Design your dream home or the next masterpiece to your portfolio, surrounding reno's in the multi-millions for this size home. With 4 levels to the main home, separate garage with above apartment, plus additional apartment, income-producing options are limitless with students, interns, residents and teachers just outside your door looking for housing. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something special.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gretchen Waters• Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.
Bought with Yelena Maltsev• Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7492736
Redfin Estimate
$1,246,414
$288K since sold in October 2025$90K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare investor/renovator opportunity in Historic Druid Hills. Less than 500 feet from Emory School of Law, this location can't be beat. Walk to the hospital, surrounding campus, Emory Village and Lullwater Park. This huge 1929 classic home is primed and ready to be brought back to its glory. The beautiful central stairway, high ceilings on main, original solid doors with glass knobs, original heavy trim work and arched doorway will transport you back in time. The extensive marble walls, stairs and columns complete the timeless stately appearance to the exterior. The hard work (demo) has been taken care of and this blank canvas has endless possibilities. Design your dream home or the next masterpiece to your portfolio, surrounding reno's in the multi-millions for this size home. With 4 levels to the main home, separate garage with above apartment, plus additional apartment, income-producing options are limitless with students, interns, residents and teachers just outside your door looking for housing. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something special.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,216 (−11.9%)
$90,400 + $412,760
$503,160
2024
$2,515 (+7.6%)
$90,400 + $412,760
$503,160
2023
$2,338 (−6.7%)
$61,600 + $385,360
$446,960
2022
$2,507
$61,600 + $261,600
$323,200
2021
$2,507 (−0.1%)
$61,600 + $271,400
$333,000
2020
$2,510 (+11.4%)
$61,600 + $271,400
$333,000
2019
$2,253 (+1.5%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2018
$2,220 (−8.8%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2017
$2,435 (+22.3%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2016
$1,991 (+10.9%)
$61,600 + $100,200
$161,800
2014
$1,795 (+2.3%)
$61,600 + $100,200
$161,800
2013
$1,755 (+7.1%)
$61,600 + $118,280
$179,880
2012
$1,638 (−25.4%)
$61,480 + $79,920
$141,400
2011
$2,195 (+12.6%)
$60,000 + $104,304
$164,304
2010
$1,950 (+9.2%)
$60,000 + $144,240
$204,240
2008
$1,785
Tax history for 1225 Clifton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,216 (−11.9%)
$90,400 + $412,760
$503,160
2024
$2,515 (+7.6%)
$90,400 + $412,760
$503,160
2023
$2,338 (−6.7%)
$61,600 + $385,360
$446,960
2022
$2,507
$61,600 + $261,600
$323,200
2021
$2,507 (−0.1%)
$61,600 + $271,400
$333,000
2020
$2,510 (+11.4%)
$61,600 + $271,400
$333,000
2019
$2,253 (+1.5%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2018
$2,220 (−8.8%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2017
$2,435 (+22.3%)
$61,600 + $126,680
$188,280
2016
$1,991 (+10.9%)
$61,600 + $100,200
$161,800
2014
$1,795 (+2.3%)
$61,600 + $100,200
$161,800
2013
$1,755 (+7.1%)
$61,600 + $118,280
$179,880
2012
$1,638 (−25.4%)
$61,480 + $79,920
$141,400
2011
$2,195 (+12.6%)
$60,000 + $104,304
$164,304
2010
$1,950 (+9.2%)
$60,000 + $144,240
$204,240
2008
$1,785
*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
4
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
3,926
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 003 05 009
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: One house in from the intersection of Clifton Road and North Decatur Road - directly across from the Truist Bank which can be used for additional parking while showing if necessary.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,926
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 003 05 009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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