For sale

$149,900

Est. $1,239/mo —

•

1,200

sq ft

1653 Sylvan Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

About this home

Charming Three-Bedroom Opportunity Near Downtown Atlanta! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers incredible potential for investors or buyers seeking a full renovation project. Situated just minutes from downtown Atlanta, the property features a long driveway that extends alongside the home, with the possibility of rear parking. With the right vision and updates, this home can be transformed into a true gem in a prime location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,248 sq ftLot Size

$125Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by STEW TEAM • Stewart Brokers

Contact: 770-439-9999

Source:FMLS #7800713

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$1,239 per month

Principal and interest$788

Property taxes

$375

HOA dues

Home insurance

$76

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Perkerson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Sylvan Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Carver High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

1/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Sylvan

Hills

Sylvan Hills, located between Perkerson Park and the West End, is a residential and historic Atlanta neighborhood with a park-centered layout and a rail-adjacent edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkerson Park fields and recreation center, where ballgames, playground loops, and shaded paths set the daily rhythm. Early-20th-century bungalows and brick cottages line curving streets, giving the area a grounded, porch-forward streetscape. Monday Night Garage and Wild Heaven Beer (West End) act as nearby social anchors for casual meetups. The BeltLine Westside Trail adds a linear corridor for walking and biking toward Lee + White. MARTA’s Oakland City Station links the neighborhood to the wider city grid.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

1653 Sylvan Rd SW · $149,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 47 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $465,135. (210% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Other interior features
No shared/common walls

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Master bedroom on the main level

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bathroom with shower only and other features

Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Other kitchen features

Laundry & utility
Other laundry features

Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Other flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Other heating
Other cooling

Sale and tax history for 1653 Sylvan Rd SW

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7800713

Jul 2, 2026

Listed

$149,900

$125/sq ft

GAMLS #10800472

Jul 2, 2026

Listed

$149,900

$125/sq ft

GAMLS #10566902

Feb 10, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Dec 29, 2025

Relisted

—

Nov 7, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 16, 2025

Listed

$149,900

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 7, 2019

Sold

$158,900

$132/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 2017

Sold

$120,000

$100/sq ft

Public Records

May 5, 2016

Sold

$54,000

$45/sq ft

FMLS #5618566

May 16, 2016

Price Changed

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Apr 29, 2016

Price Changed

$49,900

$42/sq ft

Apr 29, 2016

Sold

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Mar 23, 2016

Contingent

—

Mar 11, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 1, 2016

Contingent

—

Feb 18, 2016

Price Changed

$49,900

$42/sq ft

Jan 27, 2016

Price Changed

$59,900

$50/sq ft

Jan 22, 2016

Relisted

—

Jan 8, 2016

Contingent

—

Dec 22, 2015

Relisted

—

Dec 16, 2015

Contingent

—

Nov 14, 2015

Listed

$64,900

$54/sq ft

GAMLS #7551967

May 2, 2016

Price Changed

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Apr 29, 2016

Sold

$45,000

$38/sq ft

Apr 26, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 26, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 23, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 23, 2016

Price Changed

$49,900

$42/sq ft

Mar 11, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 1, 2016

Pending

—

Feb 18, 2016

Price Changed

$49,900

$42/sq ft

Jan 27, 2016

Price Changed

$59,900

$50/sq ft

Jan 22, 2016

Relisted

—

Jan 8, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 22, 2015

Relisted

—

Dec 16, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 14, 2015

Listed

$64,900

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1978

Sold

$19,800

$17/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,713 (−26.9%)

$22,720 + $68,040

$90,760

2024

$5,077 (+11.1%)

$22,520 + $101,480

$124,000

2023

$4,570 (+39.1%)

$45,120 + $66,480

$111,600

2022

$3,286 (+14.9%)

$21,560 + $59,640

$81,200

2021

$2,860

$12,240 + $58,360

$70,600

2020

$2,859 (+63.4%)

$12,120 + $57,680

$69,800

2019

$1,750 (+70.8%)

$9,200 + $33,400

$42,600

2018

$1,025 (+85.4%)

$9,200 + $33,400

$42,600

2017

$553 (−0.3%)

$4,640 + $20,120

$24,760

2016

$554 (+2,979.1%)

$2,800 + $10,000

$12,800

2015

$18 (+20.0%)

$2,800 + $10,000

$12,800

2014

$15 (+16.6%)

$2,800 + $10,000

$12,800

2012

$13 (−42.1%)

$2,360 + $8,360

$10,720

2011

$22 (−35.7%)

$2,360 + $8,360

$10,720

2010

$35

$7,160 + $23,520

$30,680

2009

$35

$7,880 + $25,120

$33,000

2008

$35

$7,880 + $25,120

$33,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1995

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,200

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,200

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fulton County

APN

14 012100060595

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 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

Aug 20, 2024 • Final

Building complaint

Perform a complete interior renovation, paint the exterior, and build a deck.

Remodel

Aug 20, 2024 • Active

Residential - electrical

Perform general electrical work.

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.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Atlanta, GA • 30310

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

83/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Atlanta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 1653 Sylvan Rd SW

$149,414

$486 under list price of $150K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $178K to $360K.

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larger lot
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larger lot
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basement
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
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Rental earnings

Est. $1,685 per month, based on comparable rentals

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