Indulge yourself in this beautifully designed 3BD/2BA home in Historic Druid Hills. Designer owner with personal touches throughout, this light-filled open living/dining area to the custom-built office space has it all. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, custom tile backsplash, and backyard views. A spacious sunroom leads to a large deck and fully fenced yard. The serene master suite features double closets and a sitting area, while two additional bedrooms share an updated bath as well as dual closets for each bedroom. An unfinished attic offers potential for expansion. Rare attached garage with a huge laundry area and additional half bath adds convenience and practicality. Ideal for first-time home buyers or investors, this home offers solid construction and ample space. A large driveway provides ample guest parking with additional street parking one driveway over with sidewalk. Close to Emory Village, CDC, and VA Highland, this home offers easy access to Atlanta's best amenities. Don't miss this opportunity for luxury living at unbeatable price in a prime location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Bairstow• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7347164
Redfin Estimate
$766,694
$57K since sold in April 2024$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 18.3% lower than the average sale price ($939K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully updated 3BD/2BA + home on a big flat & sunny lot in Historic Druid Hills!Open living & dining rm w/great light, office w/ custom built ins, kitchen w/ SS appliances, custom tile backsplash & views of the backyard.Big sunrm walks out to huge deck & fenced yard. Master Suite w/double closets & sitting area.2 additional bdrms w/big closets & updated bath.Huge unfinished attic space could be easily finished to add 4th bdrm. Rare 2 car attached kitchen level garage w /huge laundry area perfect for mudrm/workshop/bonus- this home is the best value in the area!
GAMLS #8494602
Jan 28, 2019
Sold
$450,000
$212/sq ft
Jan 2, 2019
Pending
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Dec 7, 2018
Listed
$464,900
$219/sq ft
Beautifully updated 3BD/2BA +++ home on a big flat & sunny lot in Historic Druid Hills! Open living & dining room w/great light, office with custom built ins, kitchen w/ SS appliances, custom tile backsplash & views of the backyard. Big sunroom walks out to huge deck and fenced yard. Master Suite w/double closets & sitting area. 2 additional sizable bedrooms w/big closets & updated hall bath. Huge unfinished attic space could be easily finished to add 4th bedroom is great storage. Rare 2 car attached kitchen level garage with huge laundry area perfect for mudroom/workshop/bonus space - this home is the best value in the area!
FMLS #6050709
Nov 8, 2018
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2018
Relisted
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Nov 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2018
Price Changed
$478,000
$226/sq ft
Sep 21, 2018
Price Changed
$489,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 13, 2018
Price Changed
$499,900
$236/sq ft
Sep 13, 2018
Price Changed
$502,000
$237/sq ft
Aug 13, 2018
Price Changed
$499,900
$236/sq ft
Jul 31, 2018
Listed
$515,000
$243/sq ft
GAMLS #8426908
Nov 8, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2018
Relisted
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Nov 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2018
Price Changed
$478,000
$226/sq ft
Sep 22, 2018
Price Changed
$489,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 14, 2018
Price Changed
$499,900
$236/sq ft
Jul 31, 2018
Listed
$515,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2002
Sold
$299,900
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 20, 1988
Sold
$146,900
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,140 (−0.6%)
$103,720 + $148,360
$252,080
2024
$8,186 (+15.2%)
$103,720 + $148,360
$252,080
2023
$7,108 (−1.6%)
$103,720 + $153,880
$257,600
2022
$7,222 (+0.5%)
$90,000 + $123,880
$213,880
2021
$7,187 (+17.0%)
$90,000 + $122,360
$212,360
2020
$6,144 (−34.7%)
$90,000 + $122,360
$212,360
2019
$9,412 (+12.8%)
$47,120 + $159,640
$206,760
2018
$8,347 (+7.9%)
$47,120 + $134,960
$182,080
2017
$7,735 (+33.6%)
$47,120 + $134,960
$182,080
2016
$5,790 (+5.6%)
$47,120 + $126,840
$173,960
2014
$5,483 (+28.5%)
$47,120 + $108,160
$155,280
2013
$4,267 (−2.5%)
$47,120 + $84,600
$131,720
2012
$4,374 (−18.4%)
$46,880 + $81,800
$128,680
2011
$5,361 (+5.8%)
$46,880 + $105,616
$152,496
2010
$5,065 (+6.8%)
$46,880 + $113,680
$160,560
2008
$4,741
Tax history for 1397 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,140 (−0.6%)
$103,720 + $148,360
$252,080
2024
$8,186 (+15.2%)
$103,720 + $148,360
$252,080
2023
$7,108 (−1.6%)
$103,720 + $153,880
$257,600
2022
$7,222 (+0.5%)
$90,000 + $123,880
$213,880
2021
$7,187 (+17.0%)
$90,000 + $122,360
$212,360
2020
$6,144 (−34.7%)
$90,000 + $122,360
$212,360
2019
$9,412 (+12.8%)
$47,120 + $159,640
$206,760
2018
$8,347 (+7.9%)
$47,120 + $134,960
$182,080
2017
$7,735 (+33.6%)
$47,120 + $134,960
$182,080
2016
$5,790 (+5.6%)
$47,120 + $126,840
$173,960
2014
$5,483 (+28.5%)
$47,120 + $108,160
$155,280
2013
$4,267 (−2.5%)
$47,120 + $84,600
$131,720
2012
$4,374 (−18.4%)
$46,880 + $81,800
$128,680
2011
$5,361 (+5.8%)
$46,880 + $105,616
$152,496
2010
$5,065 (+6.8%)
$46,880 + $113,680
$160,560
2008
$4,741
*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
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,118
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 12 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
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.
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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior Features: Permanent Attic Stairs
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: -
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,118
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 12 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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