1920's Historic Druid Hills Home on One of the Most Coveted Streets. With Stately Street Presence this Classic Two-Story Facade has a Slate Roof & Signature Columned Portico. Wonderfully Preserved Interiors w/Pristine Architectural and Period Details. Elegant Formal Rooms, Wide Entryways, High Ceilings, Exquisite Moldings, Period Millwork & Hardwood Floors. Home is Nestled on Deep Estate Lot w/Mature Trees and Lush Landscaping. Quick Stroll to Springdale Park or Paideia Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by DEBBIE MCDONALD• Karafotias Realty Company
Listed by DEBBIE MCDONALD• Karafotias Realty Company
Bought with KATHRYN GODWIN• Adams Realtors
Source:FMLS #5797497
Redfin Estimate
$1,901,183
$851K since sold in December 2017$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.
1920's Historic Druid Hills Home on One of the Most Coveted Streets. Stately Street Presence this Classic Two-Story Facade has a Slate Roof & Signature Columned Portico. Wonderfully Preserved Interiors w/Pristine Architectural and Period Details. Elegant Formal Rooms, Wide Entryways, High Ceiling, Exquisite Moldings, Period Millwork & Hardwood Floors. Home is Nestled on Deep Estate Lot w/Mature Trees and Lush Landscaping. Quick Stroll to Springdale Park and Paideia Schools.
FMLS #5797497
Dec 7, 2017
Sold
$1,050,000
$249/sq ft
Oct 9, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 26, 2017
Price Changed
$1,290,000
$305/sq ft
Jan 26, 2017
Listed
$1,360,000
$322/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,672 (+20.0%)
$146,280 + $512,960
$659,240
2024
$6,392 (+18.9%)
$146,280 + $512,960
$659,240
2023
$5,377 (+9.4%)
$146,280 + $492,760
$639,040
2022
$4,914 (+2.5%)
$119,000 + $400,240
$519,240
2021
$4,793 (−4.1%)
$119,000 + $387,440
$506,440
2020
$5,000 (+7.6%)
$119,000 + $387,440
$506,440
2019
$4,649 (+3.5%)
$119,000 + $331,720
$450,720
2018
$4,491 (+54.9%)
$103,520 + $316,480
$420,000
2017
$2,899 (+3.3%)
$103,520 + $316,480
$420,000
2016
$2,807 (+25.5%)
$119,000 + $162,320
$281,320
2014
$2,237 (−35.1%)
$119,000 + $184,680
$303,680
2013
$3,449 (+13.0%)
$119,000 + $176,800
$295,800
2012
$3,051 (−7.2%)
$118,600 + $130,080
$248,680
2011
$3,288 (+10.8%)
$115,480 + $172,184
$287,664
2010
$2,968 (−76.9%)
$115,465 + $187,975
$303,440
2008
$12,845
Tax history for 897 Springdale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,672 (+20.0%)
$146,280 + $512,960
$659,240
2024
$6,392 (+18.9%)
$146,280 + $512,960
$659,240
2023
$5,377 (+9.4%)
$146,280 + $492,760
$639,040
2022
$4,914 (+2.5%)
$119,000 + $400,240
$519,240
2021
$4,793 (−4.1%)
$119,000 + $387,440
$506,440
2020
$5,000 (+7.6%)
$119,000 + $387,440
$506,440
2019
$4,649 (+3.5%)
$119,000 + $331,720
$450,720
2018
$4,491 (+54.9%)
$103,520 + $316,480
$420,000
2017
$2,899 (+3.3%)
$103,520 + $316,480
$420,000
2016
$2,807 (+25.5%)
$119,000 + $162,320
$281,320
2014
$2,237 (−35.1%)
$119,000 + $184,680
$303,680
2013
$3,449 (+13.0%)
$119,000 + $176,800
$295,800
2012
$3,051 (−7.2%)
$118,600 + $130,080
$248,680
2011
$3,288 (+10.8%)
$115,480 + $172,184
$287,664
2010
$2,968 (−76.9%)
$115,465 + $187,975
$303,440
2008
$12,845
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
4,663
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 241 01 046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Oct 31, 2024 • Active
Residential express
Perform an in-kind reroof of a residential building with no structural changes. Remove and replace shingles, ice and water shield, felt, gutters, aprons, and drip edges.
Roofing
Oct 18, 2022 • Final
Residential misc. structural
Remove and replace a second-story pressure-treated pine deck on the back of a home. Install new footings, posts, and stairs with landings.
Addition
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Directions: North Decatur Road to Springdale Rd or Ponce de Leon Ave to Springdale Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,663
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 1.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 241 01 046
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Springdale Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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