A truly rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Atlanta! Situated on approximately 6.73 acres along Briarcliff Road, this extraordinary property offers a beautiful lake, mature landscaping, and a peaceful natural setting—all while remaining conveniently located in the city. The interior of the existing home has been gutted, creating a blank canvas for an investor, builder, developer, or buyer with a bold vision. Reimagine the residence or explore the property’s potential for future development. Opportunities to acquire this amount of scenic acreage within Atlanta are exceptionally uncommon. With its natural beauty, privacy, lakefront setting, and outstanding location, 3969 Briarcliff Road NE is ready for its next chapter. Any renovation, redevelopment, subdivision, or alternative use is subject to zoning, permitting, environmental requirements, and applicable governmental approvals. Buyers should independently verify acreage, boundaries, utilities, zoning, allowable uses, and development feasibility.
Unique, one-of-a-kind lake property across from Echo Lake. Modest cabin has a bedroom and bath on both levels. The deck faces the lake for easy fishing and enjoying. Most of the acreage is the lake. This house has an open floor plan and partially finished basement. There is a patio area and fire pit off the lower level. Great location!
GAMLS #8120252
Jun 16, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 17, 2017
Listed
$275,000
$164/sq ft
GAMLS #8019174
Jan 17, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2016
Listed
$300,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 2004
Sold
$225,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,796 (−10.8%)
$130,200 + $15,360
$145,560
2024
$7,616 (+60.7%)
$130,200 + $15,360
$145,560
2023
$4,740 (+0.8%)
$130,200 + $34,440
$164,640
2022
$4,702 (−21.4%)
$82,840 + $17,160
$100,000
2021
$5,982 (−4.6%)
$129,440 + $22,520
$151,960
2020
$6,268 (+56.7%)
$129,440 + $22,520
$151,960
2019
$4,000 (+2.7%)
$50,360 + $33,640
$84,000
2018
$3,894 (+10.3%)
$8,280 + $73,120
$81,400
2017
$3,530 (+5.2%)
$8,280 + $73,120
$81,400
2016
$3,356 (+227.7%)
$7,280 + $61,600
$68,880
2014
$1,024 (+99.7%)
$7,280 + $48,920
$56,200
2013
$513 (−50.0%)
$7,280 + $8,440
$15,720
2012
$1,027 (−54.7%)
$7,280 + $8,440
$15,720
2011
$2,268 (+11.5%)
$7,280 + $11,680
$18,960
2010
$2,034 (+14.6%)
$14,765 + $54,355
$69,120
2008
$1,775
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6.85 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,378
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,378
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 206 02 029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-100
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atlanta, GA • 30345
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Atlanta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3969 Briarcliff Rd NE
$1,010,197
$90K under list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $500K to $1.2M.