Situated along the crest of Fernbank Forest, moments from Emory Village in renowned Druid Hills, this spacious brick traditional boasts sun-soaked rooms on an expansive 0.6 acre wooded lot. A formal entryway leads to a fireside family room with scenic picture window overlooking private deck and backyard. A separate dining room opens to a classic, farmhouse kitchen with breakfast area and keeping room. Original hardwood floors gleam in the master suite with vintage tile bath. Expansion options thrive with the full, unfinished basement with a drive-under garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Natalie Gregory• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with JARROD THOMAS• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5838874
Redfin Estimate
$701,045
$251K since sold in July 2017$32K since September
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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($714K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sited along the crest of Fernbank Forest, moments from Emory Village in renowned Druid Hills, this spacious three bed, two bath brick traditional boasts sun-soaked rooms on an expansive .6 acre wooded lot. A formal entryway leads to a fireside family room with scenic picture window overlooking private deck and backyard. A separate dining room opens to a classic, farmhouse kitchen with breakfast area and keeping room. Original hardwood floors gleam in the master suite with vintage tile bath. Expansion options thrive with the full, unfinished basement featuring one-car, drive-under garage.
FMLS #5838874
Jul 6, 2017
Sold
$450,000
$274/sq ft
Jun 15, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$479,000
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 19, 2009
Sold
$270,000
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,858 (+9.3%)
$65,531 + $168,509
$234,040
2024
$6,274 (+10.4%)
$65,531 + $168,509
$234,040
2023
$5,684 (+3.5%)
$64,680 + $169,360
$234,040
2022
$5,493 (−12.1%)
$64,680 + $98,720
$163,400
2021
$6,249 (+3.5%)
$64,680 + $131,440
$196,120
2020
$6,040 (−0.5%)
$64,680 + $131,440
$196,120
2019
$6,070 (+7.8%)
$64,680 + $126,160
$190,840
2018
$5,628 (−22.3%)
$64,680 + $107,640
$172,320
2017
$7,247 (+27.1%)
$64,680 + $107,640
$172,320
2016
$5,700 (−6.3%)
$64,680 + $77,960
$142,640
2014
$6,085 (+8.8%)
$64,680 + $62,120
$126,800
2013
$5,595 (−8.9%)
$64,680 + $62,120
$126,800
2012
$6,140 (+2.7%)
$64,240 + $63,480
$127,720
2011
$5,980 (−5.5%)
$62,680 + $86,560
$149,240
2010
$6,325 (+50.0%)
$62,680 + $86,560
$149,240
2008
$4,216
Tax history for 1686 E Clifton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,858 (+9.3%)
$65,531 + $168,509
$234,040
2024
$6,274 (+10.4%)
$65,531 + $168,509
$234,040
2023
$5,684 (+3.5%)
$64,680 + $169,360
$234,040
2022
$5,493 (−12.1%)
$64,680 + $98,720
$163,400
2021
$6,249 (+3.5%)
$64,680 + $131,440
$196,120
2020
$6,040 (−0.5%)
$64,680 + $131,440
$196,120
2019
$6,070 (+7.8%)
$64,680 + $126,160
$190,840
2018
$5,628 (−22.3%)
$64,680 + $107,640
$172,320
2017
$7,247 (+27.1%)
$64,680 + $107,640
$172,320
2016
$5,700 (−6.3%)
$64,680 + $77,960
$142,640
2014
$6,085 (+8.8%)
$64,680 + $62,120
$126,800
2013
$5,595 (−8.9%)
$64,680 + $62,120
$126,800
2012
$6,140 (+2.7%)
$64,240 + $63,480
$127,720
2011
$5,980 (−5.5%)
$62,680 + $86,560
$149,240
2010
$6,325 (+50.0%)
$62,680 + $86,560
$149,240
2008
$4,216
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,793
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 003 03 019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room
Directions: From Emory University, head south on Clifton Rd, continue left onto E. Clifton Rd, home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,793
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 003 03 019
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Local insights from Redfin agents
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