RARE Rumson Road, ALL BRICK colonial style home with tons of curb appeal! Potential to renovate in sections or do a full, down-to-the-studs renovation and build-out to live the in-town Garden Hills dream! Photos and more details to follow. WALK TO ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL via the Rumson Rd walk-through. The home is ideally situated a 1/2 mile off of Peachtree Road and ACROSS THE STREET from GARDEN HILLS CLUBHOUSE, POOL, PARK, and more. Close to Piedmont Hospital, 3 major churches, St Philip's Saturday morning Farmer's Market, and so much more. Minutes to Buckhead shops, restaurants, I85 and GA400. This charming home with an inviting limestone wash on the brick exterior has GREAT bones, is solidly built, and offers 4 bedrooms upstairs with 2 baths, an additional Powder Room on the Main level, and a half bath in the Basement. One of the bedrooms leads to an Attic that can be finished to create additional living space/media room/study, etc. Main level features a good size Foyer, Living Room with Fireplace and a light-filled Study. The Kitchen includes a Breakfast Area leading to a Formal Dining Room. The Garage is currently enclosed and used as a Den with a bayfront window, and leads to a Deck overlooking a flat and spacious Backyard. From the Kitchen, steps take you to a full Basement that has been partially finished. Don't miss the additional room behind the finished area that includes a Fireplace. There is also another room that offers great storage. The windowed Basement has exterior access to a great backyard offering many possibilities for a terrific outdoor patio and grilling area (check out neighbor's backyard for inspo!), or even a pool. Note the HVAC system was replaced in 2018, and there is a newer Electric Panel. If your dream is to live in Garden Hills, don't miss this incredible opportunity to own on highly coveted Rumson Road in Buckhead, and renovate to YOUR liking!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,945 sq ftLot Size
$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Caroline Cassar• Josephs Homes Realty, LLC.
Bought with Caroline Hartley• Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate
Source:FMLS #7350239
Redfin Estimate
$1,254,654
$325K since sold in April 2024$19K since August
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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
RARE Rumson Road, ALL BRICK colonial style home with tons of curb appeal! Potential to renovate in sections or do a full, down-to-the-studs renovation and build-out to live the in-town Garden Hills dream! Photos and more details to follow. WALK TO ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL via the Rumson Rd walk-through. The home is ideally situated a 1/2 mile off of Peachtree Road and ACROSS THE STREET from GARDEN HILLS CLUBHOUSE, POOL, PARK, and more. Close to Piedmont Hospital, 3 major churches, St Philip's Saturday morning Farmer's Market, and so much more. Minutes to Buckhead shops, restaurants, I85 and GA400. This charming home with an inviting limestone wash on the brick exterior has GREAT bones, is solidly built, and offers 4 bedrooms upstairs with 2 baths, an additional Powder Room on the Main level, and a half bath in the Basement. One of the bedrooms leads to an Attic that can be finished to create additional living space/media room/study, etc. Main level features a good size Foyer, Living Room with Fireplace and a light-filled Study. The Kitchen includes a Breakfast Area leading to a Formal Dining Room. The Garage is currently enclosed and used as a Den with a bayfront window, and leads to a Deck overlooking a flat and spacious Backyard. From the Kitchen, steps take you to a full Basement that has been partially finished. Don't miss the additional room behind the finished area that includes a Fireplace. There is also another room that offers great storage. The windowed Basement has exterior access to a great backyard offering many possibilities for a terrific outdoor patio and grilling area (check out neighbor's backyard for inspo!), or even a pool. Note the HVAC system was replaced in 2018, and there is a newer Electric Panel. If your dream is to live in Garden Hills, don't miss this incredible opportunity to own on highly coveted Rumson Road in Buckhead, and renovate to YOUR liking!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,960 (+185.9%)
$176,720 + $335,640
$512,360
2024
$7,331 (+8.0%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2023
$6,791 (−6.6%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2022
$7,272 (+28.1%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2021
$5,675 (−1.1%)
$88,840 + $197,280
$286,120
2020
$5,737 (−5.0%)
$75,440 + $213,640
$289,080
2019
$6,039 (−11.9%)
$64,800 + $238,840
$303,640
2018
$6,852 (+21.7%)
$64,800 + $238,840
$303,640
2017
$5,632
$70,160 + $237,680
$307,840
2016
$5,637
$93,840 + $143,080
$236,920
2015
$5,638 (+7.8%)
$93,840 + $143,080
$236,920
2014
$5,228 (+5.7%)
$85,320 + $130,080
$215,400
2012
$4,946 (+0.2%)
$83,640 + $127,520
$211,160
2011
$4,938 (−5.3%)
$83,640 + $116,040
$199,680
2010
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
2009
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
2008
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
Tax history for 257 Rumson Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,960 (+185.9%)
$176,720 + $335,640
$512,360
2024
$7,331 (+8.0%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2023
$6,791 (−6.6%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2022
$7,272 (+28.1%)
$151,840 + $210,720
$362,560
2021
$5,675 (−1.1%)
$88,840 + $197,280
$286,120
2020
$5,737 (−5.0%)
$75,440 + $213,640
$289,080
2019
$6,039 (−11.9%)
$64,800 + $238,840
$303,640
2018
$6,852 (+21.7%)
$64,800 + $238,840
$303,640
2017
$5,632
$70,160 + $237,680
$307,840
2016
$5,637
$93,840 + $143,080
$236,920
2015
$5,638 (+7.8%)
$93,840 + $143,080
$236,920
2014
$5,228 (+5.7%)
$85,320 + $130,080
$215,400
2012
$4,946 (+0.2%)
$83,640 + $127,520
$211,160
2011
$4,938 (−5.3%)
$83,640 + $116,040
$199,680
2010
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
2009
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
2008
$5,216
$92,800 + $119,680
$212,480
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,945 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,186
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fulton County
APN
17 010000031032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Permanent Attic Stairs
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Garden Hills
Middle Or Junior School: Willis A. Sutton
High School: North Atlanta
Location Information
Directions: Peachtree Rd to RUMSON ROAD. Home is . 5 miles on the RIGHT, near the Garden Hills clubhouse, park, pool and playground.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,945 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Fulton County
APN: 17 010000031032
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Garden Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Sutton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
North Atlanta High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
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