Unprecedented opportunity to own an historic property in Druid Hills with over 350 linear ft of frontage overlooking the 7th hole and 8th holes of the Druid Hills Golf Club. Outstanding location close to Fernbank Elementary, Emory Village, and Emory University.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kit Eisterhold• Engel & Volkers Atlanta
Bought with MONICA LEE• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7083436
Redfin Estimate
$1,321,857
$222K since sold in August 2022$85K since August
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This home's estimate is 22.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.
Unprecedented opportunity to own an historic property in Druid Hills with over 350 linear ft of frontage overlooking the 7th hole and 8th holes of the Druid Hills Golf Club. Outstanding location close to Fernbank Elementary, Emory Village, and Emory University.
Public Records
Nov 22, 1989
Sold
$685,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1988
Sold
$305,500
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1986
Sold
$298,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,198 (+2.3%)
$131,080 + $480,600
$611,680
2024
$26,576 (+34.4%)
$131,080 + $480,600
$611,680
2023
$19,778 (−26.2%)
$89,320 + $507,000
$596,320
2022
$26,791 (+357.2%)
$89,320 + $510,560
$599,880
2021
$5,860 (−0.1%)
$67,760 + $492,240
$560,000
2020
$5,868 (+3.7%)
$67,760 + $492,240
$560,000
2019
$5,661 (−0.8%)
$67,760 + $506,280
$574,040
2018
$5,709 (−10.9%)
$67,760 + $491,240
$559,000
2017
$6,404 (+11.4%)
$67,760 + $491,240
$559,000
2016
$5,751 (+12.6%)
$67,760 + $455,880
$523,640
2014
$5,107 (+24.1%)
$67,760 + $444,840
$512,600
2013
$4,114 (+19.4%)
$67,760 + $386,920
$454,680
2012
$3,447 (−26.7%)
$67,600 + $249,560
$317,160
2011
$4,699 (+7.3%)
$66,000 + $299,760
$365,760
2010
$4,381 (+8.3%)
$66,000 + $423,760
$489,760
2008
$4,046
Tax history for 870 Clifton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,198 (+2.3%)
$131,080 + $480,600
$611,680
2024
$26,576 (+34.4%)
$131,080 + $480,600
$611,680
2023
$19,778 (−26.2%)
$89,320 + $507,000
$596,320
2022
$26,791 (+357.2%)
$89,320 + $510,560
$599,880
2021
$5,860 (−0.1%)
$67,760 + $492,240
$560,000
2020
$5,868 (+3.7%)
$67,760 + $492,240
$560,000
2019
$5,661 (−0.8%)
$67,760 + $506,280
$574,040
2018
$5,709 (−10.9%)
$67,760 + $491,240
$559,000
2017
$6,404 (+11.4%)
$67,760 + $491,240
$559,000
2016
$5,751 (+12.6%)
$67,760 + $455,880
$523,640
2014
$5,107 (+24.1%)
$67,760 + $444,840
$512,600
2013
$4,114 (+19.4%)
$67,760 + $386,920
$454,680
2012
$3,447 (−26.7%)
$67,600 + $249,560
$317,160
2011
$4,699 (+7.3%)
$66,000 + $299,760
$365,760
2010
$4,381 (+8.3%)
$66,000 + $423,760
$489,760
2008
$4,046
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
5,516
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 243 01 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Aug 13, 2025 • Active
Residential express
Perform a re-roofing project on a residential building. No structural work is included.
Roofing
Nov 2, 2022 • Active
Residential - plumbing
Perform a plumbing remodel.
Plumbing
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.
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: BEG AT THE W RW OF CLIFTON RD
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Generator
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: From Ponce de Leon Ave go north on Clifton Rd. House is the first one on the left hand side backing up to the golf course.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,516
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 243 01 002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Druid Hills carries real history — Olmsted-designed parks and older character homes near Emory University and the Fernbank area. A distinctly different feel than the newer construction nearby.
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