Charm exudes this historic rare Clinker Brick home commonly referred to as the “Castle House” because of its distinctive architecture with turrets, crenellations, and a port cochère. Located in a prime Druid Hills location close to Emory/CDC/Emory Village. This special property features lovely gardens with a pond and stunning Pebble Tech POOL. Easy maintenance living includes 2 bedrooms on the main level with a rare master on main and sitting room that opens to the pool. Formal living spaces with original features like a black and white marble floor in the dining room, living room with Valor remote control gas radiant fireplace insert, a light filled sunroom and screened porch. The Chef's kitchen leads to a family room with gas fireplace that all open to the pool and back deck with grilling area. Upstairs has a generous loft area with a built in office plus 2 bedrooms and hall bath. There is also a large attic room for easy expansion or storage. Meticulously maintained property with Generator, Trotter Dry-Tec waterproofing system, Dehumidifier/Air Purifier and 3 zone HVAC. See virtual tour attached.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Harvin Greene• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Listed by STEPHANIE MARINAC• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with JILL M PETERSEN• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #6719819
Redfin Estimate
$1,556,249
$451K since sold in September 2020$17K since July
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This home's estimate is 54.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.
Charm exudes this historic rare Clinker Brick home commonly referred to as the GÇ£Castle HouseGÇ¥ because of its distinctive architecture with turrets, crenellations, and a port coch+¿re. Located in a prime Druid Hills location close to Emory/CDC/Emory Village. This special property features lovely gardens with a pond and stunning Pebble Tech POOL. Easy maintenance living includes 2 bedrooms on the main level with a rare master on main and sitting room that opens to the pool.Formal living spaces with original features like a black and white marble floor in the dining room, living room with Valor remote control gas radiant fireplace insert, a light filled sunroom and screened porch. The Chef's kitchen leads to a family room with gas fireplace that all open to the pool and back deck with grilling area. Upstairs has a generous loft area with a built in office plus 2 bedrooms and hall bath. There is also a large attic room for easy expansion or storage. Meticulously maintained property with Generator, Trotter Dry-Tec waterproofing system, Dehumidifier/Air Purifier and 3 zone HVAC. See virtual tour attached.
FMLS #3569066
Feb 6, 2008
Sold
$982,000
$286/sq ft
Sep 19, 2007
Listed
$995,000
$289/sq ft
"The Castle House" has been renovated to perfection. Features include LR w/limestone frplc, sunroom w/ gothic windows, DR w/original b/w stone floor, large kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite, s/s appl, open to family room w/frplc, 1st floor master w/sitting room, bath and w/in closet, 1st flr guest
Public Records
May 5, 2003
Sold
$505,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 2001
Sold
$570,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 1993
Sold
$292,500
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1986
Sold
$235,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1982
Sold
$157,300
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1980
Sold
$145,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,999 (−14.4%)
$132,520 + $368,760
$501,280
2024
$15,178 (+21.0%)
$132,520 + $368,760
$501,280
2023
$12,544 (+7.5%)
$132,520 + $362,960
$495,480
2021
$11,670 (+54.1%)
$115,000 + $286,680
$401,680
2020
$7,573 (−25.9%)
$115,000 + $286,680
$401,680
2019
$10,224 (+5.3%)
$57,040 + $245,800
$302,840
2018
$9,709 (−20.9%)
$57,040 + $231,480
$288,520
2017
$12,281 (+6.9%)
$57,040 + $231,480
$288,520
2016
$11,488 (+1.2%)
$57,040 + $282,040
$339,080
2014
$11,349 (+159.7%)
$57,040 + $261,600
$318,640
2013
$4,369 (+38.3%)
$57,040 + $212,560
$269,600
2012
$3,160 (−59.2%)
$56,760 + $129,320
$186,080
2011
$7,745 (−25.1%)
$56,760 + $163,560
$220,320
2010
$10,339 (+6.9%)
$56,760 + $271,200
$327,960
2008
$9,670
Tax history for 1355 Harvard Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,999 (−14.4%)
$132,520 + $368,760
$501,280
2024
$15,178 (+21.0%)
$132,520 + $368,760
$501,280
2023
$12,544 (+7.5%)
$132,520 + $362,960
$495,480
2021
$11,670 (+54.1%)
$115,000 + $286,680
$401,680
2020
$7,573 (−25.9%)
$115,000 + $286,680
$401,680
2019
$10,224 (+5.3%)
$57,040 + $245,800
$302,840
2018
$9,709 (−20.9%)
$57,040 + $231,480
$288,520
2017
$12,281 (+6.9%)
$57,040 + $231,480
$288,520
2016
$11,488 (+1.2%)
$57,040 + $282,040
$339,080
2014
$11,349 (+159.7%)
$57,040 + $261,600
$318,640
2013
$4,369 (+38.3%)
$57,040 + $212,560
$269,600
2012
$3,160 (−59.2%)
$56,760 + $129,320
$186,080
2011
$7,745 (−25.1%)
$56,760 + $163,560
$220,320
2010
$10,339 (+6.9%)
$56,760 + $271,200
$327,960
2008
$9,670
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17,424
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
3,437
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 02 033
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Dec 28, 2021.
R-75
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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.
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Office
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Dehumidifier, Generator
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Heading North on Briarcliff Rd from North Decatur Rd, Turn Right on Harvard Rd and home is on the Right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,437
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 2021
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 02 033
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 28, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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.
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...
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Listing agent: Petersen Partners Inc (7703798041)
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