Great single family starter home with income producing potential in hot LaVista Park! 2BR/1BA on main level and renovated basement with 2BR/1BA apt with separate exterior access and laundry (great mother-in-law suite/income producing opportunity). PRICED AT CURRENT APPRAISAL! Amazingly landscaped .4 acre, 259’ extra deep, private, buildable lot. Beautiful custom-designed rear deck w/built-in gas grill. All brick/solid foundation so easy to renovate. Add on to the back or easily build up (finished stairs to attic). $1M+ homes going up all around this property and on this street. Easy access to everything (I-85/I-75, Shopping/Dining/Buckhead/Midtown/Emory). Prime location in one of intown’s most desirable neighborhoods. NOTE: Homeowner is leaving new kitchen cabinets and appliances in basement ready for you to use for possible kitchen renovation. Will not last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Matthew Doyle• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Listed by David Goodrowe• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with Ali Alicharan• Keller Williams North Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6637098
Redfin Estimate
$636,603
$179K since sold in December 2019$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($677K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great income producing duplex in hot LaVista Park! Ask agent about potential rental rates (possible 9%+ CAP RATE). 2BR/1BA home on main level. And renovated basement with 2BR/1BA apt with separate exterior access and laundry. Amazingly landscaped .4 acre, 259’ extra deep, private, buildable lot. Beautiful custom-designed rear deck w/built-in gas grill. PRICED AT CURRENT APPRAISAL! All brick/solid foundation so easy to renovate. Add on to the back or easily build up (finished stairs to attic). $1M+ homes going up all around this property and on this street. Easy access to everything (I-85/I-75, Shopping/Dining/Buckhead/Midtown/Emory). Prime location in one of intown’s most desirable neighborhoods. NOTE: Homeowner is leaving new kitchen cabinets and appliances in basement ready for you to use for possible kitchen renovation. Sold "As-Is". Will not last long!
FMLS #6637098
Dec 31, 2019
Sold
$457,500
$149/sq ft
Dec 13, 2019
Pending
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Dec 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 22, 2019
Price Changed
$465,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 25, 2019
Listed
$488,000
$158/sq ft
GAMLS #8683464
Dec 31, 2019
Sold
$457,500
$149/sq ft
Dec 27, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 16, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 22, 2019
Price Changed
$465,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 25, 2019
Listed
$488,000
$158/sq ft
Great single family starter home with income producing potential in hot LaVista Park! 2BR/1BA on main level and renovated basement with 2BR/1BA apt with separate exterior access and laundry (great mother-in-law suite/income producing opportunity). Amazingly landscaped .4 acre, 259a??? extra deep, private, buildable lot. Beautiful custom-designed rear deck w/built-in gas grill. All brick/solid foundation so easy to renovate. Add on to the back or easily build up (finished stairs to attic). $1M+ homes going up all around this property and on this street. Easy access to everything (I-85/I-75, Shopping/Dining/Buckhead/Midtown/Emory). Prime location in one of intowna???s most desirable neighborhoods. NOTE: Homeowner is leaving new kitchen cabinets and appliances in basement ready for you to use for possible kitchen renovation. Sold a???as isa???. Will not last long!
GAMLS #8690421
Nov 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2019
Listed
$488,000
$158/sq ft
FMLS #4070823
Sep 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2010
Sold
$185,000
$60/sq ft
Jul 15, 2010
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2010
Relisted
—
Jun 14, 2010
Pending
—
May 21, 2010
Listed
$185,625
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 1997
Sold
$168,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1989
Sold
$131,500
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,788 (−2.7%)
$93,600 + $133,920
$227,520
2024
$6,976 (+18.0%)
$93,600 + $133,920
$227,520
2023
$5,912 (−5.2%)
$93,600 + $130,600
$224,200
2022
$6,237 (+4.1%)
$72,000 + $119,480
$191,480
2021
$5,989 (−0.6%)
$72,000 + $108,720
$180,720
2020
$6,024 (+19.5%)
$72,000 + $108,720
$180,720
2019
$5,041 (+6.5%)
$26,400 + $138,400
$164,800
2018
$4,735 (+12.6%)
$26,400 + $125,520
$151,920
2017
$4,205 (+2.5%)
$26,400 + $125,520
$151,920
2016
$4,101 (+51.4%)
$14,840 + $107,160
$122,000
2014
$2,708 (+9.1%)
$15,680 + $112,880
$128,560
2013
$2,482 (−4.6%)
$15,600 + $61,160
$76,760
2012
$2,601 (+0.8%)
$15,600 + $61,160
$76,760
2011
$2,581 (−48.8%)
$15,600 + $58,400
$74,000
2010
$5,042 (+2.0%)
$27,570 + $89,590
$117,160
2008
$4,941
Tax history for 1397 Lavista Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,788 (−2.7%)
$93,600 + $133,920
$227,520
2024
$6,976 (+18.0%)
$93,600 + $133,920
$227,520
2023
$5,912 (−5.2%)
$93,600 + $130,600
$224,200
2022
$6,237 (+4.1%)
$72,000 + $119,480
$191,480
2021
$5,989 (−0.6%)
$72,000 + $108,720
$180,720
2020
$6,024 (+19.5%)
$72,000 + $108,720
$180,720
2019
$5,041 (+6.5%)
$26,400 + $138,400
$164,800
2018
$4,735 (+12.6%)
$26,400 + $125,520
$151,920
2017
$4,205 (+2.5%)
$26,400 + $125,520
$151,920
2016
$4,101 (+51.4%)
$14,840 + $107,160
$122,000
2014
$2,708 (+9.1%)
$15,680 + $112,880
$128,560
2013
$2,482 (−4.6%)
$15,600 + $61,160
$76,760
2012
$2,601 (+0.8%)
$15,600 + $61,160
$76,760
2011
$2,581 (−48.8%)
$15,600 + $58,400
$74,000
2010
$5,042 (+2.0%)
$27,570 + $89,590
$117,160
2008
$4,941
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,627
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 108 02 094
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-75
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.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Great Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, In Bathroom
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Other Surface Counters,Tile Counters,Kitchen Island,View to Family Room
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Garden, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briar Vista
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From I-85 Exit on Lenox Rd NE heading South. Make a left on Lavista Rd and home is down on the right.
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Sidewalks, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,627
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 108 02 094
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Briar Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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