Nestled in the sought-after historic Druid Hills, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath, two-story home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the abundance of natural light streaming through windows in every room, highlighting the warmth of the hardwood floors. The main level provides three living spaces with the library featuring a fireplace and built-in bookcase. Pocket doors allow flexibility, making it easy to create intimate spaces or keep the flow open for entertaining. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, designed for cooking enthusiasts with its induction stove, granite countertops, spacious island with seating and abundance of cabinets. The kitchen opens to the unique dining room encased in windows with picturesque views of the stone patio and beautifully landscaped backyard, perfect for enjoying meals with loved ones. Step outside into a private oasis and enjoy months of outdoor living in the screened gazebo. The main level is complete with a bedroom, offering flex/office space or plenty of room for guests, a renovated full bath and oversized laundry room. Upstairs the primary suite shines with stunning tile, double vanity, soaking tub and walk-in closet with Elfa system. Additionally, there are two more large secondary bedrooms with walk in closets and a renovated bathroom. An unfinished basement provides additional storage space and an exterior shed offers space for bikes and lawn equipment. Added features to the home include immediate hot water, irrigation system, whole house generator and EV charger. Whether hosting parties, enjoying quiet evenings in the gazebo, or simply savoring the charm and modern updates of this home, you'll find it a true gem. With its ideal location close to Emory, CDC, VA and Downtown Decatur, this home is ideally situated to enjoy the best of Druid Hills living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Cheryl Graves• Keller Williams Buckhead
Listed by DOUG GRAVES• Keller Williams Buckhead
Bought with David Jones• Compass
Source:FMLS #7498432
Redfin Estimate
$1,351,670
$92K since sold in March 2025$32K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 30% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled in the sought-after historic Druid Hills, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath, two-story home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the abundance of natural light streaming through windows in every room, highlighting the warmth of the hardwood floors. The main level provides three living spaces with the library featuring a fireplace and built-in bookcase. Pocket doors allow flexibility, making it easy to create intimate spaces or keep the flow open for entertaining. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, designed for cooking enthusiasts with its induction stove, granite countertops, spacious island with seating and abundance of cabinets. The kitchen opens to the unique dining room encased in windows with picturesque views of the stone patio and beautifully landscaped backyard, perfect for enjoying meals with loved ones. Step outside into a private oasis and enjoy months of outdoor living in the screened gazebo. The main level is complete with a bedroom, offering flex/office space or plenty of room for guests, a renovated full bath and oversized laundry room. Upstairs the primary suite shines with stunning tile, double vanity, soaking tub and walk-in closet with Elfa system. Additionally, there are two more large secondary bedrooms with walk in closets and a renovated bathroom. An unfinished basement provides additional storage space and an exterior shed offers space for bikes and lawn equipment. Added features to the home include immediate hot water, irrigation system, whole house generator and EV charger. Whether hosting parties, enjoying quiet evenings in the gazebo, or simply savoring the charm and modern updates of this home, you'll find it a true gem. With its ideal location close to Emory, CDC, VA and Downtown Decatur, this home is ideally situated to enjoy the best of Druid Hills living.
Public Records
Jun 27, 1988
Sold
$250,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1984
Sold
$80,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,930 (+56.4%)
$101,400 + $299,320
$400,720
2024
$11,463 (+12.2%)
$101,400 + $299,320
$400,720
2023
$10,212 (+5.0%)
$101,400 + $288,400
$389,800
2022
$9,721 (−2.3%)
$52,800 + $257,920
$310,720
2021
$9,953 (+2.8%)
$52,800 + $267,960
$320,760
2020
$9,682 (+1.5%)
$52,800 + $267,960
$320,760
2019
$9,541 (+7.4%)
$52,800 + $253,880
$306,680
2018
$8,886 (−5.4%)
$52,800 + $226,280
$279,080
2017
$9,390 (+8.5%)
$52,800 + $226,280
$279,080
2016
$8,654 (+3.0%)
$52,800 + $210,600
$263,400
2014
$8,398 (+24.3%)
$52,800 + $193,960
$246,760
2013
$6,756 (+2.9%)
$105,600 + $102,360
$207,960
2012
$6,567 (−19.0%)
$104,480 + $88,040
$192,520
2011
$8,108 (+11.7%)
$49,240 + $180,520
$229,760
2010
$7,259 (+5.3%)
$49,742 + $180,018
$229,760
2008
$6,893
Tax history for 487 Burlington Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,930 (+56.4%)
$101,400 + $299,320
$400,720
2024
$11,463 (+12.2%)
$101,400 + $299,320
$400,720
2023
$10,212 (+5.0%)
$101,400 + $288,400
$389,800
2022
$9,721 (−2.3%)
$52,800 + $257,920
$310,720
2021
$9,953 (+2.8%)
$52,800 + $267,960
$320,760
2020
$9,682 (+1.5%)
$52,800 + $267,960
$320,760
2019
$9,541 (+7.4%)
$52,800 + $253,880
$306,680
2018
$8,886 (−5.4%)
$52,800 + $226,280
$279,080
2017
$9,390 (+8.5%)
$52,800 + $226,280
$279,080
2016
$8,654 (+3.0%)
$52,800 + $210,600
$263,400
2014
$8,398 (+24.3%)
$52,800 + $193,960
$246,760
2013
$6,756 (+2.9%)
$105,600 + $102,360
$207,960
2012
$6,567 (−19.0%)
$104,480 + $88,040
$192,520
2011
$8,108 (+11.7%)
$49,240 + $180,520
$229,760
2010
$7,259 (+5.3%)
$49,742 + $180,018
$229,760
2008
$6,893
*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
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,123
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 052 04 003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Glass Doors, Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier, Generator, Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat, Water Heater
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 68 X 27 X 59 X 5 X 65 X 22 X 68 X 150 . . .0.28AC 12-21-95
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Head East on Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, turn Left onto Oakdale Rd NE, turn Right onto N Decatur Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on N Decatur. At the next traffic circle, take the 2nt exit and stay on N Decatur Rd. Turn right onto Burlington Rd NE. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,123
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 052 04 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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