A rare opportunity presents itself on a premier street in Morningside/Lenox Park. Visualize the stunning, brand new home of your dreams on a beautiful, gently sloped lot, just under 1/2 acre. Or, renovate the interior and add a 2nd story to the existing brick mid-century modern ranch— the possibilities are endless! The existing home boasts spacious living spaces and bedrooms, a gracious screened-in porch, and a patio overlooking the back yard— plus a finished terrace level. Enjoy being surrounded by some of the most exquisite homes in the beloved 30306 zip code while escaping the city hustle on this quiet street that has no cut-through traffic. The walkability is second to none— stroll the kids to top-rated Morningside Elementary School, signature Virginia Highland eateries, shopping, and entertainment. Several parks are only minutes away as is access to 400 and 85, Midtown, Buckhead, and Downtown. Property sold "as is."
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by JANIS ZAGORIA• Compass
Bought with Ken Covers• Engel & Volkers Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6851659
Redfin Estimate
$2,002,486
$926K since sold in April 2021$32K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 62.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.
A rare opportunity presents on a premier street in Morningside/Lenox Park. Visualize the stunning brand new home of your dreams on a beautiful, gently sloped lot, just under 1/2 acre. Or, renovate the interior and add a 2nd story to the existing brick mid-century modern ranch. The existing home features very spacious living spaces and bedrooms, a gracious screened in porch and patio overlooking the back yard plus finished terrace level. Either way, be surrounded by some of the most exquisite homes in the beloved 30306 zip code. The street is quiet, 2 blocks of some of the most interesting homes in in-town Atlantaa??¦and, no cut-through traffic. The walkability is second to nonea??? stroll the kids to top-rated Morningside Elementary School, signature Virginia Highland eateries, shopping, and entertainment. Several parks are only minutes away as is access to 400 and 85, Midtown, Buckhead, and Downtown. Property sold "as is."
FMLS #6851659
Apr 5, 2021
Sold
$1,076,000
$345/sq ft
Mar 27, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2021
Listed
$1,050,000
$337/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,230 (+2.1%)
$122,920 + $738,840
$861,760
2024
$32,555 (+115.5%)
$122,920 + $715,120
$838,040
2023
$15,109 (+3.7%)
$122,920 + $246,040
$368,960
2022
$14,566 (+113.3%)
$84,960 + $274,960
$359,920
2021
$6,828 (+10.5%)
$82,480 + $245,960
$328,440
2020
$6,176 (+1.8%)
$108,120 + $188,920
$297,040
2019
$6,068 (−7.9%)
$106,200 + $185,600
$291,800
2018
$6,589 (−1.1%)
$106,200 + $185,600
$291,800
2017
$6,666
$93,520 + $188,440
$281,960
2016
$6,672
$89,920 + $181,200
$271,120
2015
$6,674 (+19.9%)
$89,920 + $181,200
$271,120
2014
$5,566 (+4.4%)
$71,880 + $144,880
$216,760
2012
$5,330 (+0.2%)
$70,480 + $142,040
$212,520
2011
$5,322 (−6.6%)
$70,480 + $132,080
$202,560
2010
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
2009
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
2008
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
Tax history for 1678 Merton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,230 (+2.1%)
$122,920 + $738,840
$861,760
2024
$32,555 (+115.5%)
$122,920 + $715,120
$838,040
2023
$15,109 (+3.7%)
$122,920 + $246,040
$368,960
2022
$14,566 (+113.3%)
$84,960 + $274,960
$359,920
2021
$6,828 (+10.5%)
$82,480 + $245,960
$328,440
2020
$6,176 (+1.8%)
$108,120 + $188,920
$297,040
2019
$6,068 (−7.9%)
$106,200 + $185,600
$291,800
2018
$6,589 (−1.1%)
$106,200 + $185,600
$291,800
2017
$6,666
$93,520 + $188,440
$281,960
2016
$6,672
$89,920 + $181,200
$271,120
2015
$6,674 (+19.9%)
$89,920 + $181,200
$271,120
2014
$5,566 (+4.4%)
$71,880 + $144,880
$216,760
2012
$5,330 (+0.2%)
$70,480 + $142,040
$212,520
2011
$5,322 (−6.6%)
$70,480 + $132,080
$202,560
2010
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
2009
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
2008
$5,698
$73,160 + $146,760
$219,920
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,443
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fulton County
APN
17 000300060187
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-3
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-3 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the development of single-family residential communities and protection of existing communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 18,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, religious, and educational facilities as basic elements in a balanced community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Main Level