Discover your family abode nestled conveniently near Emory University and the CDC, within the highly desired Druid Hills area, at 1480 Briarcliff Road. This adaptable property embodies versatility, boasting either a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom configuration with a dedicated office space, tailored to your unique preferences. Renovated bathrooms infuse modern elegance into the home, harmonizing seamlessly with the enduring beauty of the original hardwood floors. A cozy breakfast room adjacent to the kitchen creates an inviting space for family meals and gatherings. Unwind and entertain in the oversized family recreation room on the terrace level, offering limitless possibilities for leisure. The primary bedroom extends to a tranquil screened porch, providing a secluded outdoor sanctuary. Additionally, a sprawling deck presents an ideal venue for outdoor entertainment, offering picturesque views of the generously sized lot, complete with a very large lower deck on the terrace level. Privacy pervades this property, ensuring a serene living experience. Seamlessly blending comfort, convenience, and adaptability, this home epitomizes the essence of sought-after living in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Attention investors: 1480 Briarcliff Road currently operates as a lucrative Airbnb, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, presenting an enticing investment opportunity. All photos have been virtually staged.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by DIANNE HARNELL COHEN• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by Missi Wolf• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Xiaodan Yin• Virtual Properties Realty. Biz
Source:FMLS #7342089
Redfin Estimate
$876,353
$176K since sold in June 2024$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 11.4% lower than the average sale price ($989K) of 6 comparable homes.
COMPLETELY RENOVATED Get into Druid Hills w/Gourmet Kit. (BOSCH/5STAR/GRANITE)100yr old wideplank maple floors-heart pine trim-STEAM showers-HUGE DECK & SCREENED PORCH w/wood burning stove HUGE FENCED YARD MUST SEE INSIDE
Public Records
Jul 11, 2005
Sold
$230,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,216 (+23.4%)
$94,080 + $197,520
$291,600
2024
$10,713 (+15.0%)
$94,080 + $197,520
$291,600
2023
$9,316 (+15.2%)
$85,640 + $148,280
$233,920
2022
$8,088 (−3.3%)
$76,000 + $98,400
$174,400
2021
$8,363 (+6.2%)
$76,000 + $104,680
$180,680
2020
$7,877 (−2.1%)
$76,000 + $104,680
$180,680
2019
$8,042 (+13.3%)
$35,240 + $138,120
$173,360
2018
$7,099 (+13.1%)
$35,240 + $116,280
$151,520
2017
$6,274 (−4.5%)
$35,240 + $116,280
$151,520
2016
$6,571 (+41.6%)
$35,240 + $105,600
$140,840
2014
$4,639 (−3.9%)
$35,240 + $79,960
$115,200
2012
$4,829 (+9.5%)
$35,160 + $63,560
$98,720
2011
$4,410 (−9.1%)
$38,000 + $53,392
$91,392
2010
$4,850 (+51.6%)
$38,000 + $74,280
$112,280
2008
$3,199
Tax history for 1480 Briarcliff Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,216 (+23.4%)
$94,080 + $197,520
$291,600
2024
$10,713 (+15.0%)
$94,080 + $197,520
$291,600
2023
$9,316 (+15.2%)
$85,640 + $148,280
$233,920
2022
$8,088 (−3.3%)
$76,000 + $98,400
$174,400
2021
$8,363 (+6.2%)
$76,000 + $104,680
$180,680
2020
$7,877 (−2.1%)
$76,000 + $104,680
$180,680
2019
$8,042 (+13.3%)
$35,240 + $138,120
$173,360
2018
$7,099 (+13.1%)
$35,240 + $116,280
$151,520
2017
$6,274 (−4.5%)
$35,240 + $116,280
$151,520
2016
$6,571 (+41.6%)
$35,240 + $105,600
$140,840
2014
$4,639 (−3.9%)
$35,240 + $79,960
$115,200
2012
$4,829 (+9.5%)
$35,160 + $63,560
$98,720
2011
$4,410 (−9.1%)
$38,000 + $53,392
$91,392
2010
$4,850 (+51.6%)
$38,000 + $74,280
$112,280
2008
$3,199
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,431
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 01 020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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 Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Other Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,406
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,406
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Stucco
Exterior Features: Gas Grill
Roof: Other
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: see attached
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
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: From North Decatur Road and Briarcliff Road, north on Briarcliff; house on left between Harvard and Emory Street.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,431
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 01 020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
Local insights from Redfin agents
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