You will love this 1927 American 4 square home located in Fernbank Elementary in popular Virginia Highlands area! Updated throughout with new paint, hardwood floors, tile bathrooms, beautifully renovated kitchen area with stove top island, marble countertops and new tile flooring. Outside you will find a large covered deck great for entertaining with built in ceiling fan perfect for those warm days and nights that overlooks dense woods. You also have off street parking for 4 cars located around back. Full unfinished basement has workshop area & laundry.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Renee Keeble• Keller Williams Realty Cityside
Bought with Mathew Bergen• Peggy Slappey Properties Inc.
Source:FMLS #5936533
Redfin Estimate
$786,457
$308K since sold in March 2018$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($932K) of 6 comparable homes.
You will love this 1927 American 4 square home located in Fernbank Elementary in popular Virginia Highlands area! Updated throughout with new paint, hardwood floors, tile bathrooms, beautifully renovated kitchen area with stove top island, marble countertops and new tile flooring. Outside you will find a large covered deck great for entertaining with built in ceiling fan perfect for those warm days and nights that overlooks dense woods. You also have off street parking for 4 cars located around back. Full unfinished basement has workshop area & laundry.
GAMLS #8287291
Nov 17, 2017
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2017
Listed
$515,000
$268/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2016
Sold
$390,000
$203/sq ft
FMLS #5644953
May 24, 2016
Price Changed
$390,000
$203/sq ft
May 17, 2016
Sold
$390,000
$203/sq ft
May 17, 2016
Price Changed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Apr 6, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 15, 2016
Relisted
—
Mar 7, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 8, 2016
Listed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
GAMLS #7585806
May 18, 2016
Price Changed
$390,000
$203/sq ft
May 17, 2016
Sold
$390,000
$203/sq ft
Apr 6, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2016
Price Changed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Mar 15, 2016
Relisted
—
Mar 7, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2016
Listed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1990
Sold
$131,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1982
Sold
$80,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,957 (+3.2%)
$94,800 + $230,360
$325,160
2024
$8,676 (+24.6%)
$94,800 + $230,360
$325,160
2023
$6,963 (−0.9%)
$79,240 + $221,800
$301,040
2022
$7,027 (−1.2%)
$72,000 + $156,280
$228,280
2021
$7,113 (+5.4%)
$72,000 + $160,000
$232,000
2020
$6,747 (+10.4%)
$72,000 + $160,000
$232,000
2019
$6,112 (+15.3%)
$47,360 + $143,840
$191,200
2018
$5,301 (−23.6%)
$61,320 + $101,040
$162,360
2017
$6,942 (+34.4%)
$61,320 + $101,040
$162,360
2016
$5,166 (+13.0%)
$61,320 + $95,120
$156,440
2014
$4,570 (+140.0%)
$61,320 + $95,520
$156,840
2013
$1,904 (−4.7%)
$61,120 + $57,280
$118,400
2012
$1,999 (−40.1%)
$61,120 + $57,280
$118,400
2011
$3,339 (−30.7%)
$41,800 + $54,440
$96,240
2010
$4,821 (+6.8%)
$41,800 + $115,480
$157,280
2008
$4,512
Tax history for 1231 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,957 (+3.2%)
$94,800 + $230,360
$325,160
2024
$8,676 (+24.6%)
$94,800 + $230,360
$325,160
2023
$6,963 (−0.9%)
$79,240 + $221,800
$301,040
2022
$7,027 (−1.2%)
$72,000 + $156,280
$228,280
2021
$7,113 (+5.4%)
$72,000 + $160,000
$232,000
2020
$6,747 (+10.4%)
$72,000 + $160,000
$232,000
2019
$6,112 (+15.3%)
$47,360 + $143,840
$191,200
2018
$5,301 (−23.6%)
$61,320 + $101,040
$162,360
2017
$6,942 (+34.4%)
$61,320 + $101,040
$162,360
2016
$5,166 (+13.0%)
$61,320 + $95,120
$156,440
2014
$4,570 (+140.0%)
$61,320 + $95,520
$156,840
2013
$1,904 (−4.7%)
$61,120 + $57,280
$118,400
2012
$1,999 (−40.1%)
$61,120 + $57,280
$118,400
2011
$3,339 (−30.7%)
$41,800 + $54,440
$96,240
2010
$4,821 (+6.8%)
$41,800 + $115,480
$157,280
2008
$4,512
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 08 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub Only,Other
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Factory Built
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Briarcliff, close to North Decatur Road.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 08 004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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