Just what you’ve been waiting for! A mid-century modern close to Emory, CDC, or VA and with easy access to interstates. Renovated in about 2007 to include kitchen, bathrooms, and windows. A wall of built-ins in the large, light-filled living room keeps you organized. Step out of your master bedroom onto the huge deck that overlooks a wooded backyard – it’s like living in a tree house! Partial basement offers two bonus rooms, a half bathroom, and plenty of storage
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lisa Williams• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Bought with Ali Crook• Real Living Capital City
Source:FMLS #6732741
Redfin Estimate
$578,151
$168K since sold in October 2020$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.2% lower than the average sale price ($623K) of 6 comparable homes.
Just what you’ve been waiting for! A mid-century modern close to Emory, CDC, or VA and with easy access to interstates. Renovated in about 2007 to include kitchen, bathrooms, and windows. A wall of built-ins in the large, light-filled living room keeps you organized. Step out of your master bedroom onto the huge deck that overlooks a wooded backyard – it’s like living in a tree house! Partial basement offers two bonus rooms, a half bathroom, and plenty of storage
GAMLS #7338050
Nov 18, 2015
Price Changed
$337,777
$169/sq ft
Nov 26, 2014
Sold
$337,777
$169/sq ft
Nov 10, 2014
Pending
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Nov 10, 2014
Price Changed
$339,900
$170/sq ft
Nov 7, 2014
Price Changed
$339,900
$170/sq ft
Nov 6, 2014
Relisted
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Nov 4, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2014
Listed
$349,900
$175/sq ft
Finally, a Mid-Century stunner that you can call home. Right around the corner from Emory/CDC and steps from Starbucks, Whole Foods and the Lavista corridor. Completely renovated in 2007: chef s kitchen, renovated bathrooms, new Pella windows/skylights, built-ins and more. Enjoy the fantastic, wooded and tranquil lot off the front porch or on the back porch directly off the master suite. Open living space and three bedrooms up, flex space and fourth bedroom down, with tons of storage throughout. Careful attention to detail and style for miles throughout.
FMLS #5345580
Jan 13, 2015
Price Changed
$337,777
$169/sq ft
Jan 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2015
Listed
—
Dec 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 26, 2014
Price Changed
$339,900
$170/sq ft
Nov 26, 2014
Sold
$337,777
$169/sq ft
Nov 25, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2014
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2014
Price Changed
$339,900
$170/sq ft
Nov 6, 2014
Relisted
—
Nov 5, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2014
Listed
$349,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2014
Sold
$337,800
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 2006
Sold
$267,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 2004
Sold
$229,500
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,505 (+10.6%)
$83,040 + $136,080
$219,120
2024
$5,882 (+17.3%)
$83,040 + $136,080
$219,120
2023
$5,013 (−3.9%)
$61,680 + $119,400
$181,080
2022
$5,214 (+3.0%)
$60,000 + $92,960
$152,960
2021
$5,060 (−29.1%)
$60,000 + $88,480
$148,480
2020
$7,141 (+5.3%)
$60,000 + $88,480
$148,480
2019
$6,783 (+3.3%)
$22,080 + $124,600
$146,680
2018
$6,567 (+6.7%)
$22,080 + $119,360
$141,440
2017
$6,156 (−9.3%)
$22,080 + $119,360
$141,440
2016
$6,791 (+80.0%)
$22,080 + $123,800
$145,880
2014
$3,772 (+14.3%)
$22,052 + $113,040
$135,092
2013
$3,299 (+49.8%)
$27,000 + $38,160
$65,160
2012
$2,203 (−22.0%)
$27,000 + $38,160
$65,160
2011
$2,825 (−10.4%)
$27,000 + $53,880
$80,880
2010
$3,153 (+10.1%)
$27,000 + $74,400
$101,400
2008
$2,864
Tax history for 1490 Lively Ridge Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,505 (+10.6%)
$83,040 + $136,080
$219,120
2024
$5,882 (+17.3%)
$83,040 + $136,080
$219,120
2023
$5,013 (−3.9%)
$61,680 + $119,400
$181,080
2022
$5,214 (+3.0%)
$60,000 + $92,960
$152,960
2021
$5,060 (−29.1%)
$60,000 + $88,480
$148,480
2020
$7,141 (+5.3%)
$60,000 + $88,480
$148,480
2019
$6,783 (+3.3%)
$22,080 + $124,600
$146,680
2018
$6,567 (+6.7%)
$22,080 + $119,360
$141,440
2017
$6,156 (−9.3%)
$22,080 + $119,360
$141,440
2016
$6,791 (+80.0%)
$22,080 + $123,800
$145,880
2014
$3,772 (+14.3%)
$22,052 + $113,040
$135,092
2013
$3,299 (+49.8%)
$27,000 + $38,160
$65,160
2012
$2,203 (−22.0%)
$27,000 + $38,160
$65,160
2011
$2,825 (−10.4%)
$27,000 + $53,880
$80,880
2010
$3,153 (+10.1%)
$27,000 + $74,400
$101,400
2008
$2,864
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,735
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 106 07 020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity 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 N Druid Hills east. Right on Briarcliff. Pass LaVista Road, then watch for Lively Ridge on the left. Follow Lively Ridge around the curve to house on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,735
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 106 07 020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briar Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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