ECHO LAKE is a charming community in Atlanta offering home buyers a chance to own the home of their dreams on a lake and inside I-285! Several properties offer lake front views with expansive backyards and 2553 CIRCLEWOOD ROAD is one of the homes and is now FOR SALE. This 4 bedroom 3 full bath all brick ranch has beauftiful hardwood floors upon entry, formal living room and formal dining room with carpet, tile and vinyl in the remaining rooms. This gem of a home is a classic four sided brick with a brick gas fireplace in the center of the family room and a massive sun room overlooking a tranquil view of Echo Lake. Daylight finished basement has a full finished bathroom and loads of room for family and friends plus a work area along with more storage. Master bedroom has a custom built cedar closet with ample hanging space and built in drawers. A wall of windows will allow you to wake up to mature landcaping and a peaceful lake view. This home has two washer and dryer hook ups as well. You can choose to have your stackable washer and dryer in the kitchen or traditional side by side in the basement. Two porches off the living room and sunroom allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of the lake, gardens and open skies. Stainless steel refrigerator will convey with property and new gas stainless cook top has been recently put in. Listing agent had a pre-listing appraisal at the end of August to confirm value. ECHO LAKE is an 18 acre private lake in a friendly neighborhood ideal for walkers, joggers and strollers. Close to all three Emory's campuses, Emory and Mercer Universities, Emory Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Quality K-12 schools as well as easy access to I-85, restaurants and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by NANCY SUSAN BILLICK• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with Sally English• Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7292741
Redfin Estimate
$747,849
$53K since sold in December 2023$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 31.4% higher than the average sale price ($569K) of 6 comparable homes.
ECHO LAKE is a charming community in Atlanta offering home buyers a chance to own the home of their dreams on a lake and inside I-285! Several properties offer lake front views with expansive backyards and 2553 CIRCLEWOOD ROAD is one of the homes and is now FOR SALE. This 4 bedroom 3 full bath all brick ranch has beauftiful hardwood floors upon entry, formal living room and formal dining room with carpet, tile and vinyl in the remaining rooms. This gem of a home is a classic four sided brick with a brick gas fireplace in the center of the family room and a massive sun room overlooking a tranquil view of Echo Lake. Daylight finished basement has a full finished bathroom and loads of room for family and friends plus a work area along with more storage. Master bedroom has a custom built cedar closet with ample hanging space and built in drawers. A wall of windows will allow you to wake up to mature landcaping and a peaceful lake view. This home has two washer and dryer hook ups as well. You can choose to have your stackable washer and dryer in the kitchen or traditional side by side in the basement. Two porches off the living room and sunroom allowing you to enjoy panoramic views of the lake, gardens and open skies. Stainless steel refrigerator will convey with property and new gas stainless cook top has been recently put in. Listing agent had a pre-listing appraisal at the end of August to confirm value. ECHO LAKE is an 18 acre private lake in a friendly neighborhood ideal for walkers, joggers and strollers. Close to all three Emory's campuses, Emory and Mercer Universities, Emory Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Quality K-12 schools as well as easy access to I-85, restaurants and shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,106 (+7.1%)
$72,000 + $194,880
$266,880
2024
$11,308 (+84.0%)
$72,000 + $194,880
$266,880
2023
$6,147 (+6.8%)
$72,000 + $176,280
$248,280
2022
$5,754 (+23.8%)
$72,000 + $98,040
$170,040
2021
$4,648 (−0.2%)
$72,000 + $64,360
$136,360
2020
$4,660 (−4.9%)
$72,000 + $64,360
$136,360
2019
$4,902 (−8.2%)
$72,000 + $73,240
$145,240
2018
$5,340 (−7.8%)
$72,000 + $86,600
$158,600
2017
$5,794 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $86,600
$158,600
2016
$5,652 (+45.3%)
$80,760 + $84,480
$165,240
2014
$3,889 (+3.9%)
$80,760 + $65,400
$146,160
2013
$3,743 (−4.7%)
$81,200 + $34,048
$115,248
2012
$3,927 (−3.1%)
$81,200 + $34,048
$115,248
2011
$4,052 (−22.5%)
$45,440 + $69,808
$115,248
2010
$5,230 (+6.8%)
$32,000 + $133,320
$165,320
2008
$4,899
Tax history for 2553 Circlewood Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,106 (+7.1%)
$72,000 + $194,880
$266,880
2024
$11,308 (+84.0%)
$72,000 + $194,880
$266,880
2023
$6,147 (+6.8%)
$72,000 + $176,280
$248,280
2022
$5,754 (+23.8%)
$72,000 + $98,040
$170,040
2021
$4,648 (−0.2%)
$72,000 + $64,360
$136,360
2020
$4,660 (−4.9%)
$72,000 + $64,360
$136,360
2019
$4,902 (−8.2%)
$72,000 + $73,240
$145,240
2018
$5,340 (−7.8%)
$72,000 + $86,600
$158,600
2017
$5,794 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $86,600
$158,600
2016
$5,652 (+45.3%)
$80,760 + $84,480
$165,240
2014
$3,889 (+3.9%)
$80,760 + $65,400
$146,160
2013
$3,743 (−4.7%)
$81,200 + $34,048
$115,248
2012
$3,927 (−3.1%)
$81,200 + $34,048
$115,248
2011
$4,052 (−22.5%)
$45,440 + $69,808
$115,248
2010
$5,230 (+6.8%)
$32,000 + $133,320
$165,320
2008
$4,899
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,554
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 206 01 048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-100
ELOV
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.
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 94
TaxLegalDescription: N/A
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Hawthorne - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: Take I -85 to Shallowford and go East. Turn right on Briarcliff Road NE, Right on Circlewood Road NE. Home is on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,554
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 206 01 048
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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