Welcome to the cottage on Springdale, where life rests in craftsmanship and quality while revealing nothing to the world passing by. Fully renovated and expanded in 2006, this 1915 home sits on a lush 2.5+ acres, offering multiple living spaces, billiards, gym, theater, saltwater pool, and wine cellar with ample capacity. Entertaining is a dream, with whole home audio system & smart home technology integrations throughout. Garage parking for up to 8 cars + carriage house apartment. So many more details & specifics that can only be appreciated in person.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
2.3 acresLot Size
$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by The Graham Seeby Group• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Listed by Ryan Sconyers• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with Scott Riley• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5996733
Redfin Estimate
$3,713,122
$1.3M since sold in June 2018$90K since July
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This home's estimate is 55.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to the cottage on Springdale, where life rests in craftsmanship and quality while revealing nothing to the world passing by. Fully renovated and expanded in 2006, this 1920s home sits on a lush 2.5+ acres, offering multiple living spaces, billiards, gym, theater, saltwater pool, and wine cellar with ample capacity. Entertaining is a dream, with whole home audio system & smart home technology integrations throughout. Garage parking for up to 8 cars + carriage house apartment. So many more details & specifics that can only be appreciated in person.
Public Records
Jun 13, 2017
Sold
$100,000
$13/sq ft
GAMLS #8139333
May 1, 2017
Relisted
—
May 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 21, 2017
Listed
$2,850,000
$374/sq ft
GAMLS #7598759
Jan 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2016
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$393/sq ft
May 13, 2016
Price Changed
$3,200,000
$420/sq ft
Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$3,500,000
$460/sq ft
FMLS #5655204
Jan 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2016
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$393/sq ft
May 12, 2016
Price Changed
$3,200,000
$420/sq ft
Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$3,500,000
$460/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 2006
Sold
$1,695,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2005
Sold
$780,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,959 (−2.0%)
$163,960 + $979,280
$1,143,240
2024
$33,628 (+10.2%)
$163,960 + $979,280
$1,143,240
2023
$30,525 (+1.4%)
$163,960 + $957,240
$1,121,200
2022
$30,097 (+5.2%)
$95,760 + $860,040
$955,800
2021
$28,599 (+1.2%)
$95,760 + $795,120
$890,880
2020
$28,249 (−2.1%)
$95,760 + $795,120
$890,880
2019
$28,850 (−9.3%)
$95,760 + $818,600
$914,360
2018
$31,799 (+33.6%)
$95,760 + $620,000
$715,760
2017
$23,808 (+7.9%)
$95,760 + $620,000
$715,760
2016
$22,075 (+11.6%)
$114,920 + $527,480
$642,400
2014
$19,782 (+173.7%)
$114,920 + $624,640
$739,560
2011
$7,228 (+11.7%)
$116,520 + $89,240
$205,760
2010
$6,472 (+5.6%)
$116,792 + $88,968
$205,760
2008
$6,127
Tax history for 1236 Springdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,959 (−2.0%)
$163,960 + $979,280
$1,143,240
2024
$33,628 (+10.2%)
$163,960 + $979,280
$1,143,240
2023
$30,525 (+1.4%)
$163,960 + $957,240
$1,121,200
2022
$30,097 (+5.2%)
$95,760 + $860,040
$955,800
2021
$28,599 (+1.2%)
$95,760 + $795,120
$890,880
2020
$28,249 (−2.1%)
$95,760 + $795,120
$890,880
2019
$28,850 (−9.3%)
$95,760 + $818,600
$914,360
2018
$31,799 (+33.6%)
$95,760 + $620,000
$715,760
2017
$23,808 (+7.9%)
$95,760 + $620,000
$715,760
2016
$22,075 (+11.6%)
$114,920 + $527,480
$642,400
2014
$19,782 (+173.7%)
$114,920 + $624,640
$739,560
2011
$7,228 (+11.7%)
$116,520 + $89,240
$205,760
2010
$6,472 (+5.6%)
$116,792 + $88,968
$205,760
2008
$6,127
*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
6
Baths
7
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.26 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
5,224
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 03 025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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.
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon Avenue, travel North on Springdale Rd. Home on left, between The By Way and N Decatur Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Golf, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Sidewalks, Other
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,224
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 03 025
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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