Great Opportunity on premier street in the heart of Candler Park!! Perfectly situated just steps away from Atlanta’s top-rated schools, picturesque parks, vibrant restaurants, and boutique shopping. Move-in ready, Renovate or Build your brand new dream home on a great lot with skyline views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by STEPHEN EICHELBERGER• HomeSmart
Bought with SHENEA WINSTON• RE/MAX Town and Country
Source:FMLS #7514650
Redfin Estimate
$913,330
$78K since sold in February 2025$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($877K) of 6 comparable homes.
A rare gem with massive opportunity in Candler Park! Is that the Atlanta skyline I spy from the backyard of this home? Yes, it is! Could you build a beautiful custom home on this lot? Of course you can! Could you simply paint the walls and refinish the floors and make this cottage your own? You could do that as well! The opportunity is astounding! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal dining room, oversized kitchen and a nicely flowing floor plan. Facing east, this property captures beautiful natural light throughout the day. Flexible spaces include covered front porch, bonus room off of the kitchen, a sweet reading nook in the upstairs stairwell and a large unfinished daylight basement! Perched on one of Candler Park's most desired streets, this property boasts location perfection and is a quick stroll to Candler Park, Freedom Park, the Beltline, restaurants, bars, shopping and weekly farmers markets!
GAMLS #10160755
Jun 2, 2023
Sold
$600,000
$303/sq ft
May 26, 2023
Pending
—
May 17, 2023
Listed
$550,000
$278/sq ft
A rare gem with massive opportunity in Candler Park! Is that the Atlanta skyline I spy from the backyard of this home? Yes, it is! Could you build a beautiful custom home on this lot? Of course you can! Could you simply paint the walls and refinish the floors and make this cottage your own? You could do that as well! The opportunity is astounding! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal dining room, oversized kitchen and a nicely flowing floor plan. Facing east, this property captures beautiful natural light throughout the day. Flexible spaces include covered front porch, bonus room off of the kitchen, a sweet reading nook in the upstairs stairwell and a large unfinished daylight basement! Perched on one of Candler Park's most desired streets, this property boasts location perfection and is a quick stroll to Candler Park, Freedom Park, the Beltline, restaurants, bars, shopping and weekly farmers markets!
Public Records
May 20, 1987
Sold
$106,000
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1986
Sold
$55,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,843 (+18.5%)
$98,960 + $145,360
$244,320
2024
$2,400 (+1,835.6%)
$98,960 + $145,360
$244,320
2020
$124 (+105.0%)
$99,960 + $119,480
$219,440
2019
$61 (−75.7%)
$45,000 + $153,760
$198,760
2018
$249 (−67.6%)
$45,000 + $148,520
$193,520
2017
$766 (+6.2%)
$45,000 + $148,520
$193,520
2016
$722 (+47.3%)
$45,000 + $133,360
$178,360
2014
$490 (+9.8%)
$45,000 + $123,280
$168,280
2013
$446 (−39.8%)
$59,960 + $59,560
$119,520
2012
$741 (−10.7%)
$59,720 + $82,040
$141,760
2011
$831 (+42.0%)
$52,600 + $80,000
$132,600
2010
$585 (−86.6%)
$52,600 + $80,000
$132,600
2008
$4,365
Tax history for 542 Oakdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,843 (+18.5%)
$98,960 + $145,360
$244,320
2024
$2,400 (+1,835.6%)
$98,960 + $145,360
$244,320
2020
$124 (+105.0%)
$99,960 + $119,480
$219,440
2019
$61 (−75.7%)
$45,000 + $153,760
$198,760
2018
$249 (−67.6%)
$45,000 + $148,520
$193,520
2017
$766 (+6.2%)
$45,000 + $148,520
$193,520
2016
$722 (+47.3%)
$45,000 + $133,360
$178,360
2014
$490 (+9.8%)
$45,000 + $123,280
$168,280
2013
$446 (−39.8%)
$59,960 + $59,560
$119,520
2012
$741 (−10.7%)
$59,720 + $82,040
$141,760
2011
$831 (+42.0%)
$52,600 + $80,000
$132,600
2010
$585 (−86.6%)
$52,600 + $80,000
$132,600
2008
$4,365
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,723
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 240 01 053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Feb 9, 2021 • Final
Online application
Repair a residential building due to tree damage. Replace the damaged portion of the roof and interior sections of the first and upper floors, including drywall, insulation, and interior doors. Repair or replace affected electrical and mechanical systems.
Electrical
Roofing
Nov 27, 2009 • Final
Building historical
Perform repairs to a single-family home.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other,Pantry Walk-In
Dining Room Features: Other
Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Chain Link
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Survey Available
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mary Lin
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: 542 Oakdale Road NE Atlanta, GA 30307
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,723
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 240 01 053
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atlanta, GA • 30307
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$868,000 – $1.05M
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