1925 Grand Classic Historic Druid Hills home has been renovated and improved for today's lifestyle. This glorious home sits quietly behind a row of privacy hedges on a deep flat .8 acre lot. The gated driveway leads to a back entry 2-car garage. Classic Druid Hills architecture is preserved, with original HW floors, high ceilings, and B&W tiled sunroom. Renovated kitchen features quartz counters, SS appliances. New Family Room addition with loft/office. Great in-law/nanny suite with kitchenette. Updated Master Bath. 4th Bedroom upstairs is used as a huge walk-in closet.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JACKSON BASS• Keller Williams Buckhead
Bought with Jane Holley• Holley Realty Team
Source:FMLS #6073310
Redfin Estimate
$1,438,590
$564K since sold in April 2019$13K since September
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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.
1925 Grand Classic Historic Druid Hills home has been renovated and improved for today's lifestyle. This glorious home sits quietly behind a row of privacy hedges on a deep flat .8 acre lot. The gated driveway leads to a back entry 2-car garage. Classic Druid Hills architecture is preserved, with original HW floors, high ceilings, and B&W tiled sunroom. Renovated kitchen features quartz counters, SS appliances. New Family Room addition with loft/office. Great in-law/nanny suite with kitchenette. Updated Master Bath. 4th Bedroom upstairs is used as a huge walk-in closet.
Public Records
Sep 21, 2012
Sold
$726,000
$173/sq ft
FMLS #4326657
Aug 31, 2012
Price Changed
$726,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2012
Sold
$726,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 24, 2012
Price Changed
$775,000
$185/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2012
Contingent
—
Jul 5, 2012
Price Changed
$775,000
$185/sq ft
Jun 29, 2012
Price Changed
$784,900
$187/sq ft
Jun 29, 2012
Relisted
—
Jun 29, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 27, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2012
Price Changed
$799,900
$191/sq ft
Apr 23, 2012
Price Changed
$825,000
$197/sq ft
Feb 17, 2012
Listed
$849,900
$203/sq ft
Stunning Renovation!!!! This 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home also features a completely separate 1/1 apartment which would be great for a home office or in-law suite. Kitchen redone with stainless appliances and solid stone counters. New addition family room has a 2nd story covered porch overlooking a deep back yard. Entire yard is professionally landscaped with stone path leading to a private Zen garden with waterfall and koi pond. Gated drive leads to an attached 2 car garage. Room for pool.
Public Records
May 21, 2010
Sold
$625,000
$149/sq ft
FMLS #4047024
Jun 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2010
Sold
$625,000
$149/sq ft
Apr 27, 2010
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2010
Listed
$649,900
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1992
Sold
$240,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1989
Sold
$240,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 1988
Sold
$240,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1985
Sold
$168,700
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1984
Sold
$160,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,457 (−9.0%)
$118,040 + $359,560
$477,600
2024
$15,895 (+13.7%)
$118,040 + $359,560
$477,600
2023
$13,974 (−18.5%)
$118,040 + $394,080
$512,120
2022
$17,140 (+2.1%)
$68,960 + $314,440
$383,400
2021
$16,791 (+7.1%)
$68,960 + $306,480
$375,440
2020
$15,675 (+30.2%)
$68,960 + $306,480
$375,440
2019
$12,042 (+6.7%)
$68,960 + $289,520
$358,480
2018
$11,285 (+2.5%)
$68,960 + $266,040
$335,000
2017
$11,008 (−7.5%)
$68,960 + $266,040
$335,000
2016
$11,903 (+54.4%)
$68,960 + $278,560
$347,520
2014
$7,709 (−18.1%)
$68,960 + $228,520
$297,480
2013
$9,416 (+35.6%)
$94,608 + $195,760
$290,368
2012
$6,942 (−17.3%)
$114,600 + $237,160
$351,760
2011
$8,397 (+11.8%)
$111,880 + $126,800
$238,680
2010
$7,514 (+5.1%)
$111,880 + $126,800
$238,680
2008
$7,150
Tax history for 1303 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,457 (−9.0%)
$118,040 + $359,560
$477,600
2024
$15,895 (+13.7%)
$118,040 + $359,560
$477,600
2023
$13,974 (−18.5%)
$118,040 + $394,080
$512,120
2022
$17,140 (+2.1%)
$68,960 + $314,440
$383,400
2021
$16,791 (+7.1%)
$68,960 + $306,480
$375,440
2020
$15,675 (+30.2%)
$68,960 + $306,480
$375,440
2019
$12,042 (+6.7%)
$68,960 + $289,520
$358,480
2018
$11,285 (+2.5%)
$68,960 + $266,040
$335,000
2017
$11,008 (−7.5%)
$68,960 + $266,040
$335,000
2016
$11,903 (+54.4%)
$68,960 + $278,560
$347,520
2014
$7,709 (−18.1%)
$68,960 + $228,520
$297,480
2013
$9,416 (+35.6%)
$94,608 + $195,760
$290,368
2012
$6,942 (−17.3%)
$114,600 + $237,160
$351,760
2011
$8,397 (+11.8%)
$111,880 + $126,800
$238,680
2010
$7,514 (+5.1%)
$111,880 + $126,800
$238,680
2008
$7,150
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
4,261
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 03 003
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
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Emory University, West on N Decatur, LEFT on Briarcliff Rd, 3rd house on the Left. Hedge hides the house from the street so look for the For Sale sign
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,261
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 03 003
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 • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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