Handsome Druid Hills Classic has Impeccable Style & is Beautifully Maintained. Light filled formal rooms w/classic 1920's features; high ceilings, picture molding, hardwood floors & a true foyer w/room for a Baby Grand! Decorative fireplaces, custom chandeliers, renovated kitchen, DR w/French doors to vaulted screen porch. Spacious daylight terrace level. 4th bedroom is built out as a custom closet. Well located, this is a golden opportunity to live in Historic Druid Hills! 1 Mi to Emory University, Emory Village & close to Morningside Village & Virginia Highland!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by MARY HALLENBERG• Harry Norman REALTORS
Bought with MARY HALLENBERG• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #6708543
Redfin Estimate
$836,723
$256K since sold in April 2021$7,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.2% lower than the average sale price ($932K) of 6 comparable homes.
Handsome Druid Hills Home w/Character & Charm. Beautiful formal rooms w/classic features like high ceilings, hardwood floors & a flowing floor plan which includes a true foyer w/room for a Baby Grand! Decorative fireplaces, custom chandeliers, renovated kitchen, dining room open to vaulted screen porch w/tree top views. Spacious daylight terrace level w/huge cedar closet. Fourth bedroom is built out as a custom master closet. Well maintained & well located, this Historic Druid Hills beauty is 1 Mi to Emory University, Emory Village & close to both Morningside Village & Virginia Highland.
FMLS #6708543
Apr 16, 2021
Sold
$581,000
$303/sq ft
Jan 19, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Jan 15, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 4, 2021
Contingent
—
Jan 4, 2021
Relisted
—
Dec 12, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Dec 11, 2020
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2020
Price Changed
$592,000
$308/sq ft
Apr 10, 2020
Listed
$595,000
$310/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 2015
Sold
$415,000
$216/sq ft
GAMLS #7452199
Nov 25, 2015
Price Changed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Oct 5, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2015
Price Changed
$425,000
$221/sq ft
Oct 1, 2015
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 18, 2015
Price Changed
$425,000
$221/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Price Changed
$439,900
$229/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$234/sq ft
Amazing renovated classic multi-story home in move-in ready condition, now Fernbank Elementary, refinished floors and freshly painted. No detail overlooked, renovated kitchen, upgraded interior with wonderful open flow floorplan on the main level with a true foyer. Large living room opens to a formal dining room and screened porch overlooks the tree tops of Druid Hills. Rare terrace level workroom with cedar closet. Home has a half bath off the kitchen for main room use. Amazing intown value. Close to Emory, CDC, Decatur, Virginia Highland, & more!
FMLS #5537856
Nov 9, 2015
Price Changed
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Nov 6, 2015
Price Changed
$425,000
$221/sq ft
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$415,000
$216/sq ft
Oct 5, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2015
Relisted
—
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 18, 2015
Price Changed
$425,000
$221/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Price Changed
$439,900
$229/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$234/sq ft
GAMLS #7060290
Jul 5, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2013
Price Changed
$399,900
$208/sq ft
Mar 4, 2013
Listed
$409,900
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2006
Sold
$369,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1981
Sold
$78,500
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1980
Sold
$32,500
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,580 (+7.5%)
$105,320 + $225,280
$330,600
2024
$8,913 (+10.9%)
$105,320 + $225,280
$330,600
2023
$8,039 (+3.9%)
$88,040 + $197,680
$285,720
2022
$7,739 (+18.9%)
$77,520 + $154,880
$232,400
2021
$6,510 (+8.0%)
$84,000 + $132,720
$216,720
2020
$6,029 (+12.0%)
$84,000 + $132,720
$216,720
2019
$5,381 (+4.5%)
$61,320 + $108,640
$169,960
2018
$5,147 (+3.3%)
$61,320 + $99,040
$160,360
2017
$4,984 (−1.2%)
$61,320 + $99,040
$160,360
2016
$5,043 (−20.4%)
$61,320 + $91,320
$152,640
2014
$6,332 (+61.0%)
$61,320 + $79,000
$140,320
2013
$3,932 (−4.7%)
$61,120 + $61,080
$122,200
2012
$4,128 (+19.8%)
$61,120 + $61,080
$122,200
2011
$3,446 (−25.7%)
$41,800 + $57,464
$99,264
2010
$4,635 (+7.1%)
$41,800 + $109,400
$151,200
2008
$4,329
Tax history for 1251 Briarcliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,580 (+7.5%)
$105,320 + $225,280
$330,600
2024
$8,913 (+10.9%)
$105,320 + $225,280
$330,600
2023
$8,039 (+3.9%)
$88,040 + $197,680
$285,720
2022
$7,739 (+18.9%)
$77,520 + $154,880
$232,400
2021
$6,510 (+8.0%)
$84,000 + $132,720
$216,720
2020
$6,029 (+12.0%)
$84,000 + $132,720
$216,720
2019
$5,381 (+4.5%)
$61,320 + $108,640
$169,960
2018
$5,147 (+3.3%)
$61,320 + $99,040
$160,360
2017
$4,984 (−1.2%)
$61,320 + $99,040
$160,360
2016
$5,043 (−20.4%)
$61,320 + $91,320
$152,640
2014
$6,332 (+61.0%)
$61,320 + $79,000
$140,320
2013
$3,932 (−4.7%)
$61,120 + $61,080
$122,200
2012
$4,128 (+19.8%)
$61,120 + $61,080
$122,200
2011
$3,446 (−25.7%)
$41,800 + $57,464
$99,264
2010
$4,635 (+7.1%)
$41,800 + $109,400
$151,200
2008
$4,329
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 08 002
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 Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: North on Briarcliff from Ponce de Leon. Home on right between The By Way and Briardale Lane. Parking and turnaround at bottom of driveway.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 08 002
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 • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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