This enchanting Morningside Tudor is the perfect combination of charm and luxury! Wonderfully located: minutes away from Morningside Elementary, Farmer's Market, & Morningside restaurants & shops. Welcoming flow ideal for living & entertaining. Beautiful refinished oak hardwoods;3 large bdms on main floor. Elegant kitchen flows to enormous back deck through French doors. Stunning Master suite & Bath spans entire 2nd flr. Lush professional landscaping; large, flat backyard. Electronic gate. Huge basement can serve as au pair/guest suite+ separate media rm. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Molly Carter Gaines• Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with CECILIA O NALLY• Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners
Source:FMLS #6097836
Redfin Estimate
$1,384,119
$419K since sold in December 2018$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.
This enchanting Morningside Tudor is the perfect combination of charm and luxury! Wonderfully located: minutes away from Morningside Elementary, Farmer's Market, & Morningside restaurants & shops. Welcoming flow ideal for living & entertaining. Beautiful refinished oak hardwoods;3 large bdms on main floor. Elegant kitchen flows to enormous back deck through French doors. Stunning Master suite & Bath spans entire 2nd flr. Lush professional landscaping; large, flat backyard. Electronic gate. Huge basement can serve as au pair/guest suite+ separate media rm. Welcome home!
Public Records
Oct 11, 2012
Sold
$769,100
$259/sq ft
FMLS #5055592
Oct 12, 2012
Price Changed
$769,025
$259/sq ft
Oct 12, 2012
Listing Removed
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Oct 9, 2012
Price Changed
$799,000
$269/sq ft
Oct 9, 2012
Sold
$769,025
$259/sq ft
Sep 15, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 20, 2012
Listed
$799,000
$269/sq ft
Sophisticated tutor in Morningside with incredible custom renovations! Neutral decor and custom finishes throughout. Upper level is entire master suite! Designer finishes thru out. Just move-in! Kitchen/keeping room with vaulted ceiling opens to fabulous deck overlooking private backyard with electric gate! Full au pair suite and man pit on terrace level. Its a wow!
Public Records
Jun 21, 2006
Sold
$690,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1993
Sold
$256,500
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1991
Sold
$245,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1990
Sold
$252,500
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1983
Sold
$121,500
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$334 (+101.0%)
$108,000 + $238,760
$346,760
2019
$166 (−95.2%)
$49,680 + $337,080
$386,760
2018
$3,494 (+6.8%)
$49,680 + $277,120
$326,800
2017
$3,273 (+4.5%)
$49,680 + $277,120
$326,800
2016
$3,132 (+334.4%)
$49,680 + $264,160
$313,840
2014
$721 (−3.4%)
$49,680 + $259,520
$309,200
2013
$747 (−13.9%)
$52,760 + $140,720
$193,480
2012
$868 (+31.4%)
$52,760 + $140,720
$193,480
2011
$660 (−39.3%)
$43,680 + $63,456
$107,136
2010
$1,087 (−88.2%)
$43,680 + $227,320
$271,000
2008
$9,193
Tax history for 1653 Johnson Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$334 (+101.0%)
$108,000 + $238,760
$346,760
2019
$166 (−95.2%)
$49,680 + $337,080
$386,760
2018
$3,494 (+6.8%)
$49,680 + $277,120
$326,800
2017
$3,273 (+4.5%)
$49,680 + $277,120
$326,800
2016
$3,132 (+334.4%)
$49,680 + $264,160
$313,840
2014
$721 (−3.4%)
$49,680 + $259,520
$309,200
2013
$747 (−13.9%)
$52,760 + $140,720
$193,480
2012
$868 (+31.4%)
$52,760 + $140,720
$193,480
2011
$660 (−39.3%)
$43,680 + $63,456
$107,136
2010
$1,087 (−88.2%)
$43,680 + $227,320
$271,000
2008
$9,193
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,498
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 056 03 076
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
Sep 6, 2024 • Active
Residential - hvac
Install a gas supply line from the meter to an outdoor fireplace.
Gas
HVAC
May 20, 2024 • Active
Residential - electrical
Install electrical wiring for a new covered porch.
Electrical
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.
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: N Highland Ave to Johnson Rd; near intersection of Noble Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,498
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 056 03 076
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Morningside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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