Charming Atlanta Opportunity on a Spacious Lot! Discover the potential at 185 Harper Rd SE — offering charm, space, and endless possibilities for homeowners and investors alike. Situated on an oversized lot in a growing area of South Atlanta, this property delivers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and opportunity. Whether you’re looking for a starter home, rental investment, or renovation project with upside potential, this property checks all the boxes. One of the standout features of this property is its proximity to the Southtown Trail, offering convenient access to the Atlanta BeltLine and connecting you to some of the city’s most popular parks, trails, dining, entertainment, and recreation destinations. Enjoy the benefit of urban connectivity while still having the space and privacy of a large residential lot. Conveniently located near downtown Atlanta, major highways, schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property offers easy access to everything the city has to offer while still maintaining a residential neighborhood feel. With continued development and revitalization throughout the area, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build equity or expand their investment portfolio.
Vacant landProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$120,455Price/Acres
Listed by Dung Montilla• The Official Ascending Realty, LLC
Listed by Lovelle Williams• The Official Ascending Realty, LLC
Swallow Circle-Baywood, located between Baywood Drive and Swallow Circle, is a residential and wooded Atlanta neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the bend where Baywood Drive meets Swallow Circle, where deep front lawns, mature pines, and porch lights set a quiet, lived-in rhythm. Streets feel tucked behind tree cover, with driveways and low-slung rooflines shaping a classic intown-suburban streetscape. For cultural anchors and local flavor, nearby pillars include The Earl, Little Five Points Pizza, and Variety Playhouse. Daily routines often orbit short drives to neighborhood parks and the BeltLine, balancing calm blocks with Atlanta’s music-and-food scene.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Property is not a habitable residence
Exterior features
Brush vegetation
Road surfaces and frontage listed as other
Directions: See Google Maps / GPS
Home design
Property type: lot/land (non-habitable)
Construction
Tax/legal description: 14-0059-LL-075-4
Utilities
County: Fulton, GA
HOA & community
Community features: other
Electricity and solar
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Charming Atlanta Opportunity on a Spacious Lot! Discover the potential at 185 Harper Rd SE - offering charm, space, and endless possibilities for homeowners and investors alike. Situated on an oversized lot in a growing area of South Atlanta, this property delivers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and opportunity. Whether you're looking for a starter home, rental investment, or renovation project with upside potential, this property checks all the boxes. One of the standout features of this property is its proximity to the Southtown Trail, offering convenient access to the Atlanta BeltLine and connecting you to some of the city's most popular parks, trails, dining, entertainment, and recreation destinations. Enjoy the benefit of urban connectivity while still having the space and privacy of a large residential lot. Conveniently located near downtown Atlanta, major highways, schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property offers easy access to everything the city has to offer while still maintaining a residential neighborhood feel. With continued development and revitalization throughout the area, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build equity or expand their investment portfolio.
FMLS #7743471
Apr 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2026
Price Changed
$69,000
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$79,000
GAMLS #10721590
Apr 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$79,000
FMLS #6115104
Jan 25, 2019
Sold
$41,500
Jan 15, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 9, 2019
Price Changed
$49,900
Jan 3, 2019
Listed
$59,900
GAMLS #8503320
Jan 25, 2019
Sold
$41,500
Jan 15, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 9, 2019
Price Changed
$49,900
Jan 3, 2019
Listed
$59,900
GAMLS #8488894
Dec 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Dec 26, 2018
Price Changed
$65,000
Dec 26, 2018
Relisted
—
Dec 1, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 23, 2018
Listed
$77,000
FMLS #5950671
Apr 9, 2018
Sold
$37,100
Apr 2, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 22, 2018
Price Changed
$37,380
Jan 12, 2018
Listed
$37,100
GAMLS #8309100
Apr 9, 2018
Sold
$37,100
Apr 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 12, 2018
Listed
$37,100
Public Records
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$17,000
GAMLS #7325128
Nov 16, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2014
Listed
$24,900
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$16,450
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498 (−42.9%)
$31,400 + $40,440
$71,840
2024
$4,376
$67,320 + $39,560
$106,880
2023
$4,377 (+42.8%)
$67,320 + $39,560
$106,880
2022
$3,066 (+97.3%)
$35,440 + $40,320
$75,760
2021
$1,554
$13,680 + $24,680
$38,360
2020
$1,553 (+59.4%)
$13,520 + $24,400
$37,920
2019
$975 (+103.6%)
$12,880 + $10,840
$23,720
2018
$479 (+63.0%)
$12,880 + $10,840
$23,720
2017
$294 (−0.3%)
$4,120 + $7,440
$11,560
2016
$294 (−35.4%)
$2,080 + $4,720
$6,800
2015
$456 (−4.2%)
$2,080 + $4,720
$6,800
2014
$476 (+30.0%)
$3,240 + $7,280
$10,520
2012
$366 (−25.1%)
$2,000 + $4,760
$6,760
2011
$489 (−56.8%)
$3,000 + $5,240
$8,240
2010
$1,132 (−22.1%)
$9,480 + $16,160
$25,640
2009
$1,454
$15,960 + $16,960
$32,920
2008
$1,454
$15,960 + $16,960
$32,920
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,170
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fulton County
APN
14 0059 LL0754
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 8, 2025.
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
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
6 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atlanta, GA • 30315
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Sun exposure
36/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.8 hrs
1.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 185 Harper Rd SE
$73,550
$5,950 under list price of $80K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $234K.