Curb appeal galore, meticulously restored period details throughout, a breathtaking yard w a gate and bridge leading to Freedom Pkwy and the Beltline, and a quick walk to sought after Springdale Elementary and Paideia, make this lovely home a "must see." Features of this 2-story classic include LR w f/plc, formal DR w French doors to front to back screened porch, kitchen/keeping room or breakfast room, powder room, 4 second floor bedrooms, plus study or nursery, 2 full bath, and huge unfinished basement which could easily become 2-car garage plus living space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Niki Paris• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Listed by Kevin Steward• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with Ally May Taylor• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #5655168
Redfin Estimate
$1,814,286
$642K since sold in May 2016$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 64.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
Curb appeal galore, meticulously restored period details throughout, a breathtaking yard w a gate and bridge leading to Freedom Pkwy and the Beltline, and a quick walk to sought after Springdale Elementary and Paideia, make this lovely home a "must see." Features of this 2-story classic include LR w f/plc, formal DR w French doors to front to back screened porch, kitchen/keeping room or breakfast room, powder room, 4 second floor bedrooms, plus study or nursery, 2 full bath, and huge unfinished basement which could easily become 2-car garage plus living space.
FMLS #5655168
May 31, 2016
Price Changed
$1,172,500
$441/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Sold
$1,172,500
$441/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Price Changed
$1,245,000
$468/sq ft
Mar 15, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$1,245,000
$468/sq ft
FMLS #3467914
Oct 16, 2007
Sold
$1,100,000
$414/sq ft
Apr 18, 2007
Listed
$1,200,000
$451/sq ft
Beautiful fixer upper on this gorgeous lot on Fairview Road in Druid Hills historic neighborhood.
FMLS #3344114
Apr 16, 2007
Sold
$875,000
$329/sq ft
Sep 17, 2006
Listed
$945,000
$355/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 1986
Sold
$210,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$280 (+108.8%)
$95,200 + $340,320
$435,520
2019
$134 (−76.3%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2018
$566 (−67.7%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2017
$1,754 (+8.8%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2016
$1,611 (+44.0%)
$95,200 + $217,080
$312,280
2014
$1,119 (+38.1%)
$109,165 + $185,875
$295,040
2013
$810 (−27.4%)
$109,165 + $185,875
$295,040
2012
$1,116 (−29.7%)
$94,880 + $114,200
$209,080
2011
$1,587 (+13.7%)
$92,400 + $153,360
$245,760
2010
$1,397 (−84.4%)
$113,916 + $191,044
$304,960
2008
$8,950
Tax history for 1493 Fairview Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$280 (+108.8%)
$95,200 + $340,320
$435,520
2019
$134 (−76.3%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2018
$566 (−67.7%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2017
$1,754 (+8.8%)
$95,035 + $270,485
$365,520
2016
$1,611 (+44.0%)
$95,200 + $217,080
$312,280
2014
$1,119 (+38.1%)
$109,165 + $185,875
$295,040
2013
$810 (−27.4%)
$109,165 + $185,875
$295,040
2012
$1,116 (−29.7%)
$94,880 + $114,200
$209,080
2011
$1,587 (+13.7%)
$92,400 + $153,360
$245,760
2010
$1,397 (−84.4%)
$113,916 + $191,044
$304,960
2008
$8,950
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
4,762
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 242 01 088
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Jan 30, 2025 • Active
Residential - electrical
Install line voltage wiring in the new and impacted spaces of a three-level addition. Work includes installing electrical service, feeders, and branch circuits.
Electrical
Jan 30, 2025 • Active
Residential - plumbing
Construct a rear addition to a residential building.
Addition
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
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: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Directions: East on Ponce de Leon Avenue to right on Oakdale Road, left onto Fairview Road, house on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,762
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 242 01 088
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Springdale Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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