A quintessential Morningside Tudor on the perfect corner lot! This renovated beauty has been opened up and is ready for entertaining! From the open concept floorplan to the stunning porch with fireplace and turf yard with sport court there are plenty of places to enjoy here. The main level has a charming living and dining room that lead to a vaulted rear family room and kitchen. A rare primary suite on the main includes dual closets and a lovely bath with soaking tub and separate shower as well as laundry room right before you enter the primary suite. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms, a hall bath, plus a great den in the middle. The finished basement is super cool with exposed stone walls and has a media room, kitchenette, office, a second laundry, 2 bedrooms and bath. There's also a 2-car carport you can access off of Meadowdale Avenue. This one is really, really good!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Harvin Greene• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with Curt Kelliher• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #7460983
Redfin Estimate
$1,714,018
$93K since sold in November 2024$33K since August
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This home's estimate is 18.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.
Solid-Handsome & Well Maintained M/S Tutor In Coveted Johnson Estates in Morningside School Dist. Features 3 Levels of Living-Large Rms & High Ceilings. Home Has An Excellent Lay Out & Floor Plan. Kitchen connects to Family Room & Overlooks Screen Porch & Beautiful Back Yard. Brand New Master Bath.
Public Records
Jul 14, 1998
Sold
$444,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 1995
Sold
$290,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1985
Sold
$97,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$284 (+108.8%)
$114,000 + $253,720
$367,720
2019
$136 (−76.3%)
$52,440 + $311,680
$364,120
2018
$574 (−54.6%)
$52,440 + $297,480
$349,920
2017
$1,264 (+6.1%)
$52,440 + $297,480
$349,920
2016
$1,191 (+38.2%)
$52,440 + $260,480
$312,920
2014
$862 (−2.9%)
$52,440 + $249,360
$301,800
2013
$887 (+17.1%)
$52,440 + $183,200
$235,640
2012
$758 (+41.8%)
$52,760 + $91,920
$144,680
2011
$534 (−48.3%)
$43,680 + $44,592
$88,272
2010
$1,033 (−86.7%)
$44,318 + $183,482
$227,800
2008
$7,784
Tax history for 1689 Johnson Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$284 (+108.8%)
$114,000 + $253,720
$367,720
2019
$136 (−76.3%)
$52,440 + $311,680
$364,120
2018
$574 (−54.6%)
$52,440 + $297,480
$349,920
2017
$1,264 (+6.1%)
$52,440 + $297,480
$349,920
2016
$1,191 (+38.2%)
$52,440 + $260,480
$312,920
2014
$862 (−2.9%)
$52,440 + $249,360
$301,800
2013
$887 (+17.1%)
$52,440 + $183,200
$235,640
2012
$758 (+41.8%)
$52,760 + $91,920
$144,680
2011
$534 (−48.3%)
$43,680 + $44,592
$88,272
2010
$1,033 (−86.7%)
$44,318 + $183,482
$227,800
2008
$7,784
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,791
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 056 03 069
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
Oct 21, 2020 • Active
Residential - electrical
Electrical
Oct 9, 2020 • Active
Residential - gas pressure test only
Install gas piping to a fireplace on a back porch.
Gas
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, His and Hers Closets, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, In Hall, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Game Room, Living Room, Loft, Media Room
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Driveway Access, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: On the corner of Johnson Rd. & Meadowdale Ave.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,791
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 056 03 069
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Morningside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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