Welcome to the ALDER HOUSE, where Arts & Architecture merge dynamically, presenting a rare opportunity to experience the pinnacle of creativity, period correct craftsmanship, & functional modern living. An authentic celebration of the Case Study Houses & Palm Springs inspired Atlanta brilliance, this 5 bedroom 3 bath home is as intentional as it is inspirational. Re-imagined by Pop. Custom Homes, this 1962 masterpiece is a showcase of natural materials and meticulous craftsmanship—from the original granite stone wall face and terrazzo floors drawing the outdoors in on the front porch & entry foyer, to post and beam interior ceilings with tongue & groove inlays & a custom feature walnut wall in the foyer. Every detail is accomplished & complete. Spanning two unique & FULL levels, the home is designed for flexibility and generational living, including a fully finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms, private studio, home gym, family room, game room, & it’s even stubbed for a 2nd kitchen! The interiors flow seamlessly, centered by a completely custom kitchen with walnut cabinets, quartz counters, high end KitchenAid appliances, & Atlanta’s greatest scullery & pantry! The primary suite is a personal retreat that feels rooted in calm and balance with a bedroom that enjoys private & breath taking views of the forested rear yard, a spa like bath, & oversized owners closet! Expansive outdoor living spaces are thoughtfully designed for year-round enjoyment. A 2 car carport, custom “desert inspired” landscaping package, fully finished basement with exterior entrance, TONS of storage, custom buster + punch light switches, a custom designed starburst front door inlay, & more! Perfectly located just minutes to midtown, downtown, and the Decatur Square. The striking & distinctive nature of this incredible home provides a matchless opportunity to bring the captivating lifestyle of Palm Springs to the city of TREES here in Atlanta! FIND YOURSELF IN THE FOREST at the ALDER HOUSE. Arts & Architecture. BRILLIANT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by JONATHAN RICH• Keller Knapp
Bought with Lukas Babusak• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #7680588
Redfin Estimate
$1,036,260
$49K since sold in January 2026$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 60.3% higher than the average sale price ($646K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to the ALDER HOUSE, where Arts & Architecture merge dynamically, presenting a rare opportunity to experience the pinnacle of creativity, period correct craftsmanship, & functional modern living. An authentic celebration of the Case Study Houses & Palm Springs inspired Atlanta brilliance, this 5 bedroom 3 bath home is as intentional as it is inspirational. Re-imagined by Pop. Custom Homes, this 1962 masterpiece is a showcase of natural materials and meticulous craftsmanship-from the original granite stone wall face and terrazzo floors drawing the outdoors in on the front porch & entry foyer, to post and beam interior ceilings with tongue & groove inlays & a custom feature walnut wall in the foyer. Every detail is accomplished & complete. Spanning two unique & FULL levels, the home is designed for flexibility and generational living, including a fully finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms, private studio, home gym, family room, game room, & it's even stubbed for a 2nd kitchen! The interiors flow seamlessly, centered by a completely custom kitchen with walnut cabinets, quartz counters, high end KitchenAid appliances, & Atlanta's greatest scullery & pantry! The primary suite is a personal retreat that feels rooted in calm and balance with a bedroom that enjoys private & breath taking views of the forested rear yard, a spa like bath, & oversized owners closet! Expansive outdoor living spaces are thoughtfully designed for year-round enjoyment. A 2 car carport, custom "desert inspired" landscaping package, fully finished basement with exterior entrance, TONS of storage, custom buster + punch light switches, a custom designed starburst front door inlay, & more! Perfectly located just minutes to midtown, downtown, and the Decatur Square. The striking & distinctive nature of this incredible home provides a matchless opportunity to bring the captivating lifestyle of Palm Springs to the city of TREES here in Atlanta! FIND YOURSELF IN THE FOREST at the ALDER HOUSE. Arts & Architecture. BRILLIANT!
Public Records
Dec 12, 1983
Sold
$85,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1979
Sold
$70,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,606 (+636.1%)
$77,680 + $130,720
$208,400
2024
$1,305 (+14.3%)
$77,680 + $130,720
$208,400
2023
$1,142 (−12.2%)
$77,680 + $105,480
$183,160
2022
$1,300
$80,000 + $83,160
$163,160
2021
$1,300 (−0.1%)
$80,000 + $71,680
$151,680
2020
$1,302 (+3.6%)
$80,000 + $71,680
$151,680
2019
$1,257 (−3.1%)
$80,000 + $78,360
$158,360
2018
$1,297 (−8.5%)
$80,000 + $70,000
$150,000
2017
$1,418 (+11.1%)
$80,000 + $70,000
$150,000
2016
$1,276 (+10.4%)
$40,800 + $99,720
$140,520
2014
$1,156 (+14.9%)
$40,800 + $93,280
$134,080
2013
$1,006 (+5.4%)
$40,800 + $76,680
$117,480
2012
$954 (−82.1%)
$41,120 + $53,800
$94,920
2011
$5,321 (+286.7%)
$41,120 + $75,568
$116,688
2010
$1,376 (+12.3%)
$54,080 + $96,640
$150,720
2008
$1,225
Tax history for 1888 Alderbrook Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,606 (+636.1%)
$77,680 + $130,720
$208,400
2024
$1,305 (+14.3%)
$77,680 + $130,720
$208,400
2023
$1,142 (−12.2%)
$77,680 + $105,480
$183,160
2022
$1,300
$80,000 + $83,160
$163,160
2021
$1,300 (−0.1%)
$80,000 + $71,680
$151,680
2020
$1,302 (+3.6%)
$80,000 + $71,680
$151,680
2019
$1,257 (−3.1%)
$80,000 + $78,360
$158,360
2018
$1,297 (−8.5%)
$80,000 + $70,000
$150,000
2017
$1,418 (+11.1%)
$80,000 + $70,000
$150,000
2016
$1,276 (+10.4%)
$40,800 + $99,720
$140,520
2014
$1,156 (+14.9%)
$40,800 + $93,280
$134,080
2013
$1,006 (+5.4%)
$40,800 + $76,680
$117,480
2012
$954 (−82.1%)
$41,120 + $53,800
$94,920
2011
$5,321 (+286.7%)
$41,120 + $75,568
$116,688
2010
$1,376 (+12.3%)
$54,080 + $96,640
$150,720
2008
$1,225
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,120
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 159 01 094
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-100
SHRI
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room,Other
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Other
Room Type: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Office, Other
Basement: Daylight, Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Block
Roof: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 0x0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sagamore Hills
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: Head South on Clairmont Rd NE and make a right onto Briarcliff Rd NE. Take a right onto Fisher Trail NE and then a right onto Ravenwood Way. It's the best looking MCM on your right. .. once you feel like you're in Palm Springs. .. you're there!
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 159 01 094
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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