Incredibly rare Philip Shutze French Normandy farmhouse, the only one he ever designed, has never been available to the public in almost 100 years. Comprehensively renovated and designed for today’s buyer with entertaining, functionality and most importantly, quality as the guiding principal. The ultimate in privacy situated behind legendary Hemlock trees on a 1.4 acre flat lot nestled in Fernbank Forest and overlooking the 7th green of Druid Hills Golf Course.Main level includes bespoke Kitchen in the Plain English style with 60” French LaCanche Range, 3 Sub Zero Columns, Scullery, separate wet bar with ice maker and beverage fridge opens to Family Room with original wood beams and 11 foot ceilings. Custom designed steel doors that fold away open to a covered Loggia with fireplace leading to new salt water pool. Flexible living room and dining room configuration with original restored Butler’s Pantry that leads to a wine cellar. Mudroom and large laundry with french clay tiles and restored original laundry sink. Private Bedroom Suite or Office with porch on main. 5 wood burning fireplaces. Second level features oversized owner's wing with 12 foot vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, his and her custom closets, luxury bath with separate shower room. 3 additional bedrooms with ensuite baths.Third floor suite is accessible through original self supporting curved staircase encased in a turret with domed ceiling and is perfect for a guest suite or office. New slate roof, all new systems, wiring and plumbing; all new wood windows built to match original windows; new attached 3 car garage with cobblestone drive/motor court; restored fountains and stone walls along with professional landscaping, irrigation and exterior landscape lighting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Harvin Greene• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Listed by STEPHANIE MARINAC• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Bought with Harvin Greene• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #6737570
Redfin Estimate
$6,354,493
$1.7M since sold in August 2020$401K since September
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This home's estimate is 182.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
Incredibly rare Philip Shutze French Normandy farmhouse, the only one he ever designed, has never been available to the public in almost 100 years. Comprehensively renovated and designed for today's buyer with entertaining, functionality and most importantly, quality as the guiding principal. The ultimate in privacy situated behind legendary Hemlock trees on a 1.4 acre flat lot nestled in Fernbank Forest and overlooking the 7th green of Druid Hills Golf Course. Main level includes bespoke Kitchen in the Plain English style with 60" French LaCanche Range,3 Sub Zero Columns, Scullery, separate wet bar with ice maker and beverage fridge opens to Family Room with original wood beams and 11 foot ceilings. Custom designed steel doors that fold away open to a covered Loggia with fireplace leading to new salt water pool. Flexible living room and dining room configuration with original restored Butler's Pantry that leads to a wine cellar. Mudroom and large laundry with french clay tiles and restored original laundry sink. Private Bedroom Suite or Office with porch on main. 5 wood burning fireplaces. Second level features oversized owner's wing with 12 foot vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, his and her custom closets, luxury bath with separate shower room. 3 additional bedrooms with ensuite baths. Third floor suite is accessible through original self supporting curved staircase encased in a turret with domed ceiling and is perfect for a guest suite or office. New slate roof, all new systems, wiring and plumbing; all new wood windows built to match original windows; new attached 3 car garage with cobblestone drive/motor court; restored fountains and stone walls along with professional landscaping, irrigation and exterior landscape lighting.
FMLS #6737570
Aug 31, 2020
Sold
$4,692,000
$654/sq ft
Aug 28, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2020
Listed
$5,000,000
$697/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2018
Sold
$1,525,000
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 2017
Sold
$1,725,000
$241/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 2015
Sold
$2,500,000
$349/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,269 (−5.9%)
$102,400 + $2,044,960
$2,147,360
2024
$62,972 (+10.3%)
$102,400 + $2,044,960
$2,147,360
2023
$57,111 (+5.8%)
$102,400 + $2,118,800
$2,221,200
2022
$54,005 (−3.5%)
$102,400 + $1,690,080
$1,792,480
2021
$55,951 (+106.2%)
$96,240 + $1,780,560
$1,876,800
2020
$27,134 (−2.8%)
$96,240 + $1,780,560
$1,876,800
2016
$27,919 (+113.3%)
$432,400 + $191,240
$623,640
2014
$13,091 (+108.4%)
$220,520 + $154,160
$374,680
2013
$6,282 (−52.4%)
$219,200 + $166,240
$385,440
2012
$13,206 (−18.8%)
$219,200 + $166,240
$385,440
2011
$16,256 (+2.8%)
$219,200 + $239,392
$458,592
2010
$15,814 (+3.4%)
$219,200 + $280,240
$499,440
2008
$15,290
Tax history for 845 Clifton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,269 (−5.9%)
$102,400 + $2,044,960
$2,147,360
2024
$62,972 (+10.3%)
$102,400 + $2,044,960
$2,147,360
2023
$57,111 (+5.8%)
$102,400 + $2,118,800
$2,221,200
2022
$54,005 (−3.5%)
$102,400 + $1,690,080
$1,792,480
2021
$55,951 (+106.2%)
$96,240 + $1,780,560
$1,876,800
2020
$27,134 (−2.8%)
$96,240 + $1,780,560
$1,876,800
2016
$27,919 (+113.3%)
$432,400 + $191,240
$623,640
2014
$13,091 (+108.4%)
$220,520 + $154,160
$374,680
2013
$6,282 (−52.4%)
$219,200 + $166,240
$385,440
2012
$13,206 (−18.8%)
$219,200 + $166,240
$385,440
2011
$16,256 (+2.8%)
$219,200 + $239,392
$458,592
2010
$15,814 (+3.4%)
$219,200 + $280,240
$499,440
2008
$15,290
*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
6
Baths
7
Stories
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.47 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
7,641
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 243 02 010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Office, Wine Cellar
Basement: Daylight, Interior Entry, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Slate
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wrought Iron
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Side Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Water Heater
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Ponce de Leon and Clifton, pass Druid Hills Golf Club and home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Golf, Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,641
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2024
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 243 02 010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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