An Exceptional Home in Morningside that checks all the boxes. Private, fenced, level, large backyard with the best screened in porch ever. A very generous Family Room/Living Room with a fireplace and built-ins. Hardwood Floors on both levels of the house. Newly added Office or Kids playroom just off the Living Room. Separate Dining Room Just off the Kitchen easily could seat 10. White Kitchen Cabinets, white subway tiled backsplash, granite counter tops, breakfast bar, pantry, stainless steel appliances all open to a cozy Den with a second fireplace. Two Real Bedrooms on the Main floor w/ two Full well appointed bathrooms. Upstairs, lends to the coolest room in the house, currently a kids room. Laundry is upstairs. The Primary Suite has lots of walk-in closets space, two bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a tub). Large waterproof interior/exterior entry basement with full bath and a BONUS one car garage. Archways, beautiful lighting, neutral paint colors, gorgeous decor through-out, truly a pleasure to show. A classic.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ashley Bynum• Ansley Real Estate
Bought with Ashley Bynum• Ansley Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6745809
Redfin Estimate
$1,360,859
$436K since sold in August 2020$41K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.
An Exceptional Home in Morningside that checks all the boxes. Private, fenced, level, large backyard with the best screened in porch ever. A very generous Family Room/Living Room with a fireplace and built-ins. Hardwood Floors on both levels of the house. Newly added Office or Kids playroom just off the Living Room. Separate Dining Room Just off the Kitchen easily could seat 10. White Kitchen Cabinets, white subway tiled backsplash, granite counter tops, breakfast bar, pantry, stainless steel appliances all open to a cozy Den with a second fireplace. Two Real Bedrooms on the Main floor w/ two Full well appointed bathrooms. Upstairs, lends to the coolest room in the house, currently a kids room. Laundry is upstairs. The Primary Suite has lots of walk-in closets space, two bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a tub). Large waterproof interior/exterior entry basement with full bath and a BONUS one car garage. Archways, beautiful lighting, neutral paint colors, gorgeous decor through-out, truly a pleasure to show. A classic.
GAMLS #8144447
May 5, 2017
Sold
$820,700
$243/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2017
Listed
$829,999
$246/sq ft
FMLS #5811689
May 5, 2017
Sold
$820,700
$243/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2017
Listed
$829,999
$246/sq ft
Ideally located in sought after Morningside & mins to Noble Park. Great expansive, gated & fenced backyard w/ deck, patio & fire pit. An artful blend of new & old, this renovated Cape Cod home is a must see. Move-in ready, Hardwood Flrs ,2 bed rms, 2 full baths on main, Gourmet kitchen w/ breakfast bar, custom cabinetry granite counter tops, Stainless Steel Appliances open to keeping room, Sep. Dining rm & Living rm. Master suite w/two sep. baths & vanities - one w/Jacuzzi tub & other w/shower, & 4th bedroom upstairs. Partially finished basement w bathroom.
GAMLS #8015275
Oct 10, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2016
Price Changed
$863,000
$256/sq ft
Jun 9, 2016
Listed
$889,000
$263/sq ft
FMLS #5703434
Oct 10, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2016
Price Changed
$863,000
$256/sq ft
Jun 23, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2016
Listed
$889,000
$263/sq ft
FMLS #3702808
Nov 3, 2008
Sold
$680,000
$201/sq ft
Apr 28, 2008
Listed
$699,900
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2004
Sold
$600,000
$178/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$287 (+126.7%)
$96,280 + $273,720
$370,000
2019
$127 (−78.4%)
$49,680 + $307,240
$356,920
2018
$586 (−60.0%)
$49,680 + $270,480
$320,160
2017
$1,464 (+6.2%)
$49,680 + $270,480
$320,160
2016
$1,379 (+60.7%)
$49,680 + $244,240
$293,920
2014
$858 (+54.7%)
$52,440 + $176,000
$228,440
2013
$555 (−27.6%)
$52,440 + $176,000
$228,440
2012
$766 (+42.6%)
$52,760 + $93,480
$146,240
2011
$537 (−55.1%)
$43,680 + $45,072
$88,752
2010
$1,196 (−84.2%)
$65,236 + $197,084
$262,320
2008
$7,588
Tax history for 1738 Johnson Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$287 (+126.7%)
$96,280 + $273,720
$370,000
2019
$127 (−78.4%)
$49,680 + $307,240
$356,920
2018
$586 (−60.0%)
$49,680 + $270,480
$320,160
2017
$1,464 (+6.2%)
$49,680 + $270,480
$320,160
2016
$1,379 (+60.7%)
$49,680 + $244,240
$293,920
2014
$858 (+54.7%)
$52,440 + $176,000
$228,440
2013
$555 (−27.6%)
$52,440 + $176,000
$228,440
2012
$766 (+42.6%)
$52,760 + $93,480
$146,240
2011
$537 (−55.1%)
$43,680 + $45,072
$88,752
2010
$1,196 (−84.2%)
$65,236 + $197,084
$262,320
2008
$7,588
*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
3
Baths
5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,833
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 056 01 081
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
Mar 21, 2022 • Final
Residential misc. structural
Demolish an existing open deck. Construct a new screened porch with a staircase and an adjacent open deck.
Addition
Remodel
Nov 27, 2009 • Final
Building historical
Remove several pine and sweetgum trees from the backyard of a residential property. The removal includes trees with dangerous cavities and potential root saturation issues. New trees are planned for replanting as replacements.
Demolition
Grading
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: N. Highlands, splits to Johnson and Lenox. Take Johnson. Home is on the Left park in the driveway. Coming from Briarcliff, home is on the Right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,833
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 056 01 081
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 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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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.29M – $1.57M
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