Charming, light-filled brick home on a corner lot in Morningside – excellent location, walkable to everything! This home looks like a storybook cottage, with its brick exterior and stone chimney. Imagine yourself living in a quintessential Tudor home just a short, sidewalk-lined walk to your favorite restaurants, shops and parks. Experience Intown living at its best. Hardwoods throughout the main level, with a sunlit, fireside Living Room, banquet-sized Dining Room, and sunroom ideal for a home office or playroom. The kitchen features white cabinets, an island, a breakfast room, and opens to a beautiful family room with a fireplace and built-ins. There are two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level. Downstairs you will find a huge finished terrace level with two family rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms and two kitchenettes. The expansive back deck leads to a fully fenced, private and level backyard. Award-wining schools and a short commute to Midtown and the Atlanta airport, this one can’t be beat!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$280Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Joy Myrick• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Contact: 404-408-2331
Bought with STEPHANIE MARINAC• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #7719967
Redfin Estimate
$1,818,720
$669K since sold in April 2026$148K since July
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This home's estimate is 19.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $4,335 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1601 Johnson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7719967
Apr 6, 2026
Sold
$1,150,000
$280/sq ft
Mar 7, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 15, 2026
Listed
$1,150,000
$280/sq ft
FMLS #7330893
Feb 27, 2024
Rental Removed
$4,000
$1/sq ft
Jan 30, 2024
Listed for Rent
$4,000
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 1994
Sold
$217,700
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1987
Sold
$150,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$144 (+111.9%)
$114,000 + $135,520
$249,520
2019
$68 (−76.8%)
$52,440 + $191,320
$243,760
2018
$294 (−68.6%)
$52,440 + $172,520
$224,960
2017
$935 (+8.8%)
$52,440 + $172,520
$224,960
2016
$859 (+65.2%)
$52,440 + $146,240
$198,680
2014
$520 (+58.8%)
$52,514 + $97,526
$150,040
2012
$327 (+8.0%)
$52,760 + $22,320
$75,080
2011
$303 (−56.9%)
$43,680 + $17,424
$61,104
2010
$703 (−85.5%)
$43,680 + $128,000
$171,680
2008
$4,837
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,771
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 056 03 099
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Oct 18, 2019 • Active
Residential - hvac
Install a new Carrier 3 ton 17 SEER system.
HVAC
Feb 24, 2010 • Active
Residential - hvac
Install a new furnace.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
# of Lower Level Full Baths: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
# of Lower Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Main Level, Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Tile Counters,View to Family Room
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: Located on the corner of Johnson Road and Beech Valley Road. Park on the pad at the side of the home (Beech Valley)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,771
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 056 03 099
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Morningside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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