For sale

$600,000

Est. $3,955/mo —

•

2,531

sq ft

1686 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

About this home

Charming, spacious (over 2500sf!), Cape Cod traditional style home with tons of character near East Atlanta Village only minutes from Ormewood Park, Grant Park, Southside Beltline, Kirkwood/Edgewood, Reynoldstown, Inman Park, and downtown. Huge backyard with large wood deck perfect for entertaining, pets, and family. Upstairs is a massive owner's suite and bath with jetted tub, separate tile shower, double vanity, and walk-in closet with custom shelving. Main floor has large kitchen with stainless steel dishwasher and range/oven, built-in microwave, separate dining room, 2 bedrooms, tile bathroom, large mudroom to back deck, den/study/office, and living room with stacked stone wood-burning fireplace. Interior repainted December 2021. Perfect family home or investor rental. Close to everything!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$237Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Hayes • NorthGroup Real Estate

Contact: 678-209-6213

Source:FMLS #7838596

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$3,955 per month

Principal and interest$3,274

Property taxes

$425

HOA dues

Home insurance

$255

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

5/10

Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

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About East

Atlanta

East Atlanta, located between Grant Park and Decatur, is a residential and nightlife Atlanta neighborhood with a village-style commercial strip and a scrappy, arts-forward edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Flat Shoals Ave and Glenwood Ave intersection, where patios, record bins, and late-night marquees keep the sidewalks in motion. The Earl, Argosy, and the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market act as cultural anchors with music, food, and weekly rituals. Early-20th-century bungalows and brick cottages line leafy streets, while murals and pocket greenspaces break up the blocks. Brownwood Park adds ballfields and shaded paths, and the annual East Atlanta Strut turns the main drag into a street-stage.

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Offer insights

1686 Flat Shoals Rd SE · $600,000

Strong offer

$609K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $609K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
One fireplace with a stone surround in the living room
Double vanities
Walk-in closet(s)
Double-pane insulated windows with shutters
No common walls
Unfinished basement

Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
One upper-level bedroom
Oversized master

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Main-level bathroom present
Master bath with double vanity, separate tub and shower, and whirlpool tub

Kitchen
Gas range and gas oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Stained cabinets

Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level
Laundry located in kitchen
220V outlet available in laundry

Flooring
Hardwood floors
Ceramic tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air) with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 1686 Flat Shoals Rd SE

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7838596

Sep 7, 2026

Listed

$600,000

$237/sq ft

RENT. #1

Jul 5, 2022

Price Changed

$3,440

$1/sq ft

GAMLS #7313916

Nov 18, 2015

Price Changed

$184,500

$73/sq ft

Nov 5, 2014

Sold

$184,500

$73/sq ft

Sep 29, 2014

Pending

—

Sep 29, 2014

Price Changed

$200,000

$79/sq ft

Aug 22, 2014

Relisted

—

Aug 15, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 1, 2014

Listed

$200,000

$79/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 17, 2014

Sold

$184,500

$73/sq ft

FMLS #5326571

Nov 7, 2014

Price Changed

$184,500

$73/sq ft

Nov 7, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2014

Sold

$184,500

$73/sq ft

Nov 5, 2014

Price Changed

$200,000

$79/sq ft

Sep 29, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2014

Relisted

—

Aug 15, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 1, 2014

Listed

$200,000

$79/sq ft

Large and spacious home next to East Atlanta Village and minutes to downtown. Huge backyard with stained wood patio/deck; perfect for entertaining, pets and kids. The top floor is a massive master suite with jacuzzi tub and shower. The main level has 2 bedrooms, an office and family room. Home was renovated in 2005 and an extra room was added over the garage. Huge fenced backyard. Brand new refrigerator, stove, HVAC. Security system newly purchased and installed in July 2014. Perfect starter home!

Public Records

Jan 5, 2005

Sold

$205,000

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 20, 2000

Sold

$54,500

$22/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2020

$70 (+100.2%)

$39,600 + $121,760

$161,360

2019

$35 (−74.8%)

$7,920 + $133,200

$141,120

2018

$139 (−67.4%)

$7,920 + $126,400

$134,320

2017

$427 (+6.0%)

$7,920 + $126,400

$134,320

2016

$403 (+4.1%)

$7,920 + $94,280

$102,200

2014

$387 (+36.0%)

$7,920 + $75,200

$83,120

2013

$285 (−5.0%)

$7,920 + $16,480

$24,400

2012

$299 (−0.2%)

$7,920 + $16,480

$24,400

2011

$300 (−53.4%)

$7,200 + $19,056

$26,256

2010

$644 (−84.5%)

$37,820 + $28,036

$65,856

2008

$4,164

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,531

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,531

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 146 10 036

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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

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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, 18 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Atlanta, GA • 30316

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 1686 Flat Shoals Rd SE

$598,730

$1,270 under list price of $600K

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Est. $3,066 per month, based on comparable rentals

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