Wonderful opportunity for handsome Druid Hills 1920's charmer nestled on sought after quiet tree-lined street. This classic two story brick traditional features architectural details of the period with gracious sized rooms, high ceilings, & hardwood floors throughout. Inviting rocking chair front porch sets the stage as you enter the spacious Living Room w/fireplace flanked by judges' bookcases and dentil mantle accents. Beautiful formal Dining Room adjoins the Living Room. Large eat-in Kitchen w/white cabinets, gas cook top, DW, & planting window over double sinks. Relax in the light filled Sunroom/ Family Room off the kitchen with skylights and glass doors to patio and outdoor dining area. Enjoy entertaining under the trees in flat walk-out yard with mature landscaping including hydrangeas. Laundry room on main is off the kitchen. Walk-in pantry. Powder room off main floor hallway. Classic staircase with landing leads upstairs to king sized Owner's Suite with en suite tub/shower. The two secondary Bedrooms upstairs are currently set up as a lovely Guest Bedroom and cozy Home Office. Full tiled Bath in hallway. Built-ins in upstairs hallway for photos and books. Options in this flexible plan include a small room upstairs perfect for office, nursery or expansion possibilities for closet/dressing area off the owner's suite. There are permanent stairs large attic. Two car detached garage. Partial basement. Slate roof. Newer windows. New water heater. It's just a short stroll to Emory Village. Great location close to Emory University Hospital and the CDC. Minutes to Virginia Highland restaurants and The Beltline. Cornell is one of the loveliest streets in Druid Hills with beautiful homes and tree covered sidewalks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CAROLYN CALLOWAY• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with CHAD POLAZZO• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #6894696
Redfin Estimate
$991,205
$226K since sold in July 2021$15K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($914K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful opportunity for handsome Druid Hills 1920's charmer nestled on sought after quiet tree-lined street. This classic two story brick traditional features architectural details of the period w/gracious sized rooms, high ceilings, & hardwood floors throughout. Inviting rocking chair front porch sets the stage as you enter the spacious Living Room w/fireplace flanked by judges' bookcases and dentil mantle accents. Beautiful formal Dining Room adjoins the Living Room. Large eat-in Kitchen w/white cabinets, gas cook top, & lovely planting window over double sinks. Relax in the light filled Sunroom/ Family Room off the kitchen. Enjoy entertaining under the shade of magnificent trees in flat walk-out yard w/mature landscaping & hydrangeas galore. Laundry room on main. Walk-in pantry. Powder room. Staircase w/landing leads upstairs to king sized Owner's Suite w/full tub/shower bath. Two secondary Bedrooms upstairs are currently used as Guest Bedroom & Home Office. Full tiled Bath in hallway. Options in this flexible plan include a small room upstairs perfect for office, nursery or expansion possibilities for closet/dressing area. Permanent stairs to attic. Two car detached garage. Partial basement. Newer windows. Just a short stroll along the sidewalks to Emory Village. Great location close to Emory, CDC and Virginia Highland.
FMLS #6027931
Nov 30, 2018
Sold
$650,000
$277/sq ft
Oct 6, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2018
Price Changed
$699,999
$298/sq ft
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$725,000
$309/sq ft
Don't miss this Druid Hills charmer perfectly positioned in the neighborhood. Meticulously maintained with many original features preserved and ready to move right in! Generous living and dining rooms with eat in kitchen and family room on the main. Upstairs features a master suite, 2 additional bedrooms with a hall bath PLUS a separate nursery/office. Exterior includes a slate roof, 2 car garage and walk out backyard. Newer HVAC (2015) and windows (2010). Tons of storage. Located on a quiet street but still very walkable to Emory Village and Emory University/Hospital.
FMLS #6015698
Jun 15, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2018
Listed
$725,000
$309/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 2003
Sold
$612,500
$261/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1997
Sold
$311,500
$133/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1985
Sold
$150,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,328 (−4.9%)
$115,240 + $202,000
$317,240
2024
$9,814 (+25.1%)
$115,240 + $202,000
$317,240
2023
$7,843 (−8.9%)
$115,240 + $207,120
$322,360
2022
$8,609 (+15.1%)
$100,000 + $167,280
$267,280
2021
$7,482 (+1.3%)
$100,000 + $122,480
$222,480
2020
$7,384 (−0.9%)
$100,000 + $122,480
$222,480
2019
$7,453 (+11.0%)
$49,600 + $175,160
$224,760
2018
$6,716 (−4.0%)
$49,600 + $164,640
$214,240
2017
$6,998 (+6.0%)
$49,600 + $164,640
$214,240
2016
$6,600 (−4.7%)
$49,600 + $155,480
$205,080
2014
$6,928 (+23.8%)
$49,600 + $168,360
$217,960
2013
$5,598 (+8.6%)
$49,600 + $124,800
$174,400
2012
$5,155 (−16.8%)
$49,360 + $102,800
$152,160
2011
$6,198 (+7.2%)
$49,360 + $130,880
$180,240
2010
$5,782 (+5.9%)
$49,350 + $139,610
$188,960
2008
$5,458
Tax history for 1405 Cornell Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,328 (−4.9%)
$115,240 + $202,000
$317,240
2024
$9,814 (+25.1%)
$115,240 + $202,000
$317,240
2023
$7,843 (−8.9%)
$115,240 + $207,120
$322,360
2022
$8,609 (+15.1%)
$100,000 + $167,280
$267,280
2021
$7,482 (+1.3%)
$100,000 + $122,480
$222,480
2020
$7,384 (−0.9%)
$100,000 + $122,480
$222,480
2019
$7,453 (+11.0%)
$49,600 + $175,160
$224,760
2018
$6,716 (−4.0%)
$49,600 + $164,640
$214,240
2017
$6,998 (+6.0%)
$49,600 + $164,640
$214,240
2016
$6,600 (−4.7%)
$49,600 + $155,480
$205,080
2014
$6,928 (+23.8%)
$49,600 + $168,360
$217,960
2013
$5,598 (+8.6%)
$49,600 + $124,800
$174,400
2012
$5,155 (−16.8%)
$49,360 + $102,800
$152,160
2011
$6,198 (+7.2%)
$49,360 + $130,880
$180,240
2010
$5,782 (+5.9%)
$49,350 + $139,610
$188,960
2008
$5,458
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,342
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 09 012
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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry Walk-In,View to Family Room
Directions: From N. Highland Avenue, take North Decatur towards Emory. Cross over Briarcliff. Turn left at flashing light onto Springdale Rd. Turn right at STOP sign onto Cornell Rd. Home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,342
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 09 012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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