Welcome to a total renovation, reimagining and expansion of this classic 1940s Morningside home where modern features are blended seamlessly with traditional grandeur. The flowing floor plan features spacious living areas on the main floor including a grand living room with fireplace, expansive dining room with view of the grounds, inviting den, crisp white stainless & quartz kitchen, flexible keeping/breakfast room, convenient powder room and handy home office all connected by a central hall. Upstairs you’ll find laundry, 4 true bedrooms (not converted attic space) and 3 full baths including a spacious owner’s suite with expanded bath and dual closets. Huge finished attic space is a great bonus for storage! The basement level has a large finished room ready for your imagination and a secondary laundry space. The lush flat .4-acre flat lot is fully fenced, private and features a sparkling salt water PebbleTec pool and 2 car garage with room for up to 10 additional cars in the long driveway with easy turn around. This is the perfect home for entertaining indoors or outdoors with so many options for how you might want to use this flexible space. Great intown location around the corner from Emory, the shops of Virginia Highland and coveted Morningside Elementary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by James Moten• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Listed by Tracy L Anderson• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with Molly Carter Gaines• Ansley Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6944285
Redfin Estimate
$1,877,831
$196K since sold in October 2021$7,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 57.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to a total renovation, reimagining and expansion of this classic 1940s Morningside home where modern features are blended seamlessly with traditional grandeur. The flowing floor plan features spacious living areas on the main floor including a grand living room with fireplace, expansive dining room with view of the grounds, inviting den, crisp white stainless & quartz kitchen, flexible keeping/breakfast room, convenient powder room and handy home office all connected by a central hall. Upstairs you will find laundry, 4 true bedrooms (not converted attic space) and 3 full baths including a spacious owners suite with expanded bath and dual closets. Huge finished attic space is a great bonus for storage! The basement level has a large finished room ready for your imagination and a secondary laundry space. The lush flat .4-acre flat lot is fully fenced, private and features a sparkling salt water PebbleTec pool and 2 car garage with room for up to 10 additional cars in the long driveway with easy turn around. This is the perfect home for entertaining indoors or outdoors with so many options for how you might want to use this flexible space. Great intown location around the corner from Emory, the shops of Virginia Highland and coveted Morningside Elementary.
FMLS #6865864
Sep 16, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2021
Price Changed
$1,700,000
$472/sq ft
Apr 8, 2021
Listed
$1,600,000
$444/sq ft
GAMLS #8956716
Sep 17, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2021
Price Changed
$1,700,000
$472/sq ft
Apr 8, 2021
Listed
$1,600,000
$444/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2021
Sold
$1,030,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2005
Sold
$681,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 1988
Sold
$282,800
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$235 (+108.2%)
$52,440 + $337,240
$389,680
2019
$113 (−76.2%)
$52,440 + $376,600
$429,040
2018
$475 (−67.7%)
$52,440 + $338,720
$391,160
2017
$1,470 (+6.2%)
$52,440 + $338,720
$391,160
2016
$1,385 (+38.6%)
$52,440 + $289,560
$342,000
2014
$999 (+1.9%)
$52,440 + $268,200
$320,640
2013
$981 (−31.1%)
$52,440 + $198,600
$251,040
2012
$1,424 (+54.3%)
$52,760 + $240,200
$292,960
2011
$923 (−22.9%)
$43,680 + $102,768
$146,448
2010
$1,197 (−86.8%)
$44,876 + $217,804
$262,680
2008
$9,041
Tax history for 1727 Johnson Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$235 (+108.2%)
$52,440 + $337,240
$389,680
2019
$113 (−76.2%)
$52,440 + $376,600
$429,040
2018
$475 (−67.7%)
$52,440 + $338,720
$391,160
2017
$1,470 (+6.2%)
$52,440 + $338,720
$391,160
2016
$1,385 (+38.6%)
$52,440 + $289,560
$342,000
2014
$999 (+1.9%)
$52,440 + $268,200
$320,640
2013
$981 (−31.1%)
$52,440 + $198,600
$251,040
2012
$1,424 (+54.3%)
$52,760 + $240,200
$292,960
2011
$923 (−22.9%)
$43,680 + $102,768
$146,448
2010
$1,197 (−86.8%)
$44,876 + $217,804
$262,680
2008
$9,041
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,890
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 056 01 056
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
Jan 27, 2023 • Final
Residential alteration
Perform interior renovations on a kitchen and bathroom, including the addition of a new powder room. Relocate the laundry room, paint the interior, refinish hardwood floors, and upgrade the electrical system.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Jun 9, 2021 • Active
Temporary power
Install temporary electrical power service.
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.
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Gas Grill, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: Johnson Road between Briarcliff and Lenox
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,890
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 056 01 056
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Morningside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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