Lovely Leila Ross Wilburn bungalow believed to have been built for golfer Bobby Jones. This historic Druid Hills gem is a PERFECT 10 and is located just steps to Emory, Emory Village, restaurants, golf & parks. This open floor plan includes both a living room & cozy den, separate dining room that seats 10+, large chef's kitchen & an inviting entertainers front porch. Renovated master bath features all marble tile; detached garage; new roof & newer HVAC. 3rd br was converted to den. Whole house audio including front porch & back yard; large attic for future expansion.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CAROLINE MASUCCI• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with Teri Frye• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Pete Frye• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6606743
Redfin Estimate
$897,170
$212K since sold in October 2019$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($866K) of 6 comparable homes.
Lovely Leila Ross Wilburn bungalow believed to have been built for golfer Bobby Jones. Sophisticated and elegant, charming and warm. Walking distance to Emory Village. Architectural plans for addition available.
FMLS #3466168
Jun 27, 2007
Sold
$605,000
$352/sq ft
Apr 16, 2007
Listed
$619,900
$360/sq ft
LOVELY LEILA ROSS WILBURN BUNGALO BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BUILT FOR GOLFER BOBBY JONES. SOPHISTICATED AND ELEGANT YET WARM AND CHARMING. NICE RENOVATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO VILLAGE!
Public Records
Jun 12, 2003
Sold
$466,500
$271/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1998
Sold
$300,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,337 (−14.2%)
$115,240 + $174,280
$289,520
2024
$10,887 (+18.2%)
$115,240 + $174,280
$289,520
2023
$9,207 (+2.8%)
$115,240 + $206,200
$321,440
2022
$8,956 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $161,880
$261,880
2021
$8,789 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $157,000
$257,000
2020
$8,514 (+12.2%)
$100,000 + $157,000
$257,000
2019
$7,586 (+6.4%)
$49,600 + $174,960
$224,560
2018
$7,130 (−2.7%)
$49,600 + $162,160
$211,760
2017
$7,330 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $162,160
$211,760
2016
$7,193 (−7.0%)
$49,600 + $160,680
$210,280
2014
$7,731 (+26.9%)
$49,600 + $192,840
$242,440
2013
$6,092 (+29.2%)
$49,600 + $138,080
$187,680
2012
$4,714 (−18.4%)
$49,360 + $89,200
$138,560
2011
$5,778 (−17.3%)
$49,360 + $114,848
$164,208
2010
$6,985 (+12.1%)
$61,547 + $159,653
$221,200
2008
$6,232
Tax history for 1533 Emory Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,337 (−14.2%)
$115,240 + $174,280
$289,520
2024
$10,887 (+18.2%)
$115,240 + $174,280
$289,520
2023
$9,207 (+2.8%)
$115,240 + $206,200
$321,440
2022
$8,956 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $161,880
$261,880
2021
$8,789 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $157,000
$257,000
2020
$8,514 (+12.2%)
$100,000 + $157,000
$257,000
2019
$7,586 (+6.4%)
$49,600 + $174,960
$224,560
2018
$7,130 (−2.7%)
$49,600 + $162,160
$211,760
2017
$7,330 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $162,160
$211,760
2016
$7,193 (−7.0%)
$49,600 + $160,680
$210,280
2014
$7,731 (+26.9%)
$49,600 + $192,840
$242,440
2013
$6,092 (+29.2%)
$49,600 + $138,080
$187,680
2012
$4,714 (−18.4%)
$49,360 + $89,200
$138,560
2011
$5,778 (−17.3%)
$49,360 + $114,848
$164,208
2010
$6,985 (+12.1%)
$61,547 + $159,653
$221,200
2008
$6,232
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,660
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 10 029
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.
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Ownership: Other
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Briarcliff and Ponce de Leon, head north on Briarcliff. After crossing N. Decatur Rd, turn right onto Emory Road. Home will be on your right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Dog Park, Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 10 029
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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