Beautiful classic brick ranch with white picket fence in Druid Hills. Updated chef's kitchen features white cabinets, stainless appliances, granite, prep sink, and wine fridge. Kitchen opens onto a banquette perfect for casual dining and den with built-ins. Master suite includes stunning updated bathroom. Two large secondary bedrooms and an updated bathroom complete the home. Outdoor Entertainer's dream with expansive backyard including large deck, stone patio with custom fire pit, and play area. Easy access to Emory, CDC, Decatur, and VA Highland. Coveted Fernbank Elem
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by CYNTHIA BAER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with ETAN LEVINE• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Source:FMLS #6129204
Redfin Estimate
$723,520
$264K since sold in April 2019$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 16.3% lower than the average sale price ($864K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful classic brick ranch with white picket fence in Druid Hills. Updated chef's kitchen features white cabinets, stainless appliances, granite, prep sink, and wine fridge. Kitchen opens onto a banquette perfect for casual dining and den with built-ins. Master suite includes stunning updated bathroom. Two large secondary bedrooms and an updated bathroom complete the home. Outdoor Entertainer's dream with expansive backyard including large deck, stone patio with custom fire pit, and play area. Easy access to Emory, CDC, Decatur, and VA Highland. Coveted Fernbank Elem
GAMLS #7156254
May 20, 2014
Sold
$365,900
$216/sq ft
Apr 16, 2014
Pending
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Mar 28, 2014
Price Changed
$365,900
$216/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Price Changed
$379,900
$224/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2014
Price Changed
$389,900
$230/sq ft
Sep 16, 2013
Listed
$399,900
$236/sq ft
FMLS #5197407
May 27, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2014
Sold
$365,900
$216/sq ft
Apr 25, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2014
Contingent
—
Mar 28, 2014
Price Changed
$365,900
$216/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Price Changed
$379,900
$224/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2014
Contingent
—
Jan 14, 2014
Price Changed
$389,900
$230/sq ft
Sep 16, 2013
Listed
$399,900
$236/sq ft
Tasteful renovated classic ranch with all the upgrades one would expect! Great location - historic Druid Hills. Separate formal dining room, expansive living room, separate den/breakfast area w/custom built-ins, granite & stainless chef's kitchen. Large bedrooms, updated baths. Spacious deck overlooks palatial fenced backyard. Private & tranquil. Moments to CDC, Emory, Decatur, Virginia Highland, Midtown, downtown, Buckhead, airport & all highways. Spacious home w/extra wide hallway & new windows.
Public Records
Jan 9, 2001
Sold
$223,500
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 9, 1997
Sold
$125,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,865 (+4.2%)
$94,800 + $166,000
$260,800
2024
$7,550 (+14.1%)
$94,800 + $166,000
$260,800
2023
$6,619 (−7.5%)
$79,240 + $153,360
$232,600
2022
$7,158 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $141,960
$213,960
2021
$6,983 (+23.8%)
$72,000 + $134,360
$206,360
2019
$5,643 (+10.7%)
$52,560 + $150,520
$203,080
2018
$5,098 (+10.3%)
$52,560 + $127,000
$179,560
2017
$4,624 (−2.4%)
$52,560 + $127,000
$179,560
2016
$4,736 (+50.9%)
$52,560 + $108,840
$161,400
2014
$3,139 (+93.0%)
$46,240 + $100,120
$146,360
2013
$1,626 (−52.3%)
$52,640 + $49,360
$102,000
2012
$3,409 (+19.0%)
$52,640 + $49,360
$102,000
2011
$2,865 (−13.5%)
$36,000 + $46,896
$82,896
2010
$3,310 (+9.4%)
$36,000 + $72,160
$108,160
2008
$3,026
Tax history for 1271 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,865 (+4.2%)
$94,800 + $166,000
$260,800
2024
$7,550 (+14.1%)
$94,800 + $166,000
$260,800
2023
$6,619 (−7.5%)
$79,240 + $153,360
$232,600
2022
$7,158 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $141,960
$213,960
2021
$6,983 (+23.8%)
$72,000 + $134,360
$206,360
2019
$5,643 (+10.7%)
$52,560 + $150,520
$203,080
2018
$5,098 (+10.3%)
$52,560 + $127,000
$179,560
2017
$4,624 (−2.4%)
$52,560 + $127,000
$179,560
2016
$4,736 (+50.9%)
$52,560 + $108,840
$161,400
2014
$3,139 (+93.0%)
$46,240 + $100,120
$146,360
2013
$1,626 (−52.3%)
$52,640 + $49,360
$102,000
2012
$3,409 (+19.0%)
$52,640 + $49,360
$102,000
2011
$2,865 (−13.5%)
$36,000 + $46,896
$82,896
2010
$3,310 (+9.4%)
$36,000 + $72,160
$108,160
2008
$3,026
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 13 011
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon Ave head North on Briarcliff Rd and destination is on your right in 1.2 miles right before Briardale.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 13 011
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 • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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