Unusual Opportunity for Newer Residence in historic Druid Hills; Recently updated and custom built in 2004, with open floor plan including heart of home kitchen open to casual dining and family room w/adjacent formal dining room & study/living room, complemented by office/first floor bedroom & full bath; upstairs includes private master wing, 3 additional bedrooms w/accompanying baths, laundry room, & inviting family den; attached garage; nestled beside Fernbank Forest for your neighbor & close to Emory University, CDC, Emory Village, Druid Hills Golf Club & top schools
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #5818511
Redfin Estimate
$1,394,218
$454K since sold in August 2017$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.
Unusual Opportunity for Newer Residence in historic Druid Hills; Recently updated and custom built in 2004, with open floor plan including heart of home kitchen open to casual dining and family room w/adjacent formal dining room & study/living room, complemented by office/first floor bedroom & full bath; upstairs includes private master wing, 3 additional bedrooms w/accompanying baths, laundry room, & inviting family den; attached garage; nestled beside Fernbank Forest for your neighbor & close to Emory University, CDC, Emory Village, Druid Hills Golf Club & top schools
GAMLS #8151424
Mar 14, 2017
Listed
$998,000
$254/sq ft
Mar 14, 2017
Listing Removed
—
GAMLS #8124005
Mar 14, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2017
Listed
$1,050,000
$267/sq ft
FMLS #5796811
Mar 14, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2017
Listed
$1,050,000
$267/sq ft
GAMLS #8065706
Jan 25, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$1,100,000
$280/sq ft
FMLS #5744233
Jan 26, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2016
Listed
$1,100,000
$280/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2004
Sold
$984,300
$250/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2003
Sold
$385,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,571 (−14.2%)
$70,000 + $258,560
$328,560
2024
$12,319 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $258,560
$328,560
2023
$11,816 (+6.2%)
$68,738 + $313,142
$381,880
2022
$11,128 (−9.5%)
$70,000 + $311,880
$381,880
2021
$12,303 (−1.3%)
$70,000 + $305,480
$375,480
2020
$12,464 (+6.5%)
$70,000 + $305,480
$375,480
2019
$11,700 (+0.2%)
$70,000 + $362,960
$432,960
2018
$11,673 (−19.6%)
$70,000 + $284,800
$354,800
2017
$14,510 (−7.6%)
$70,000 + $284,800
$354,800
2016
$15,712 (+8.1%)
$69,288 + $277,152
$346,440
2014
$14,533 (+10.6%)
$69,288 + $277,152
$346,440
2013
$13,138 (+52.5%)
$61,600 + $348,200
$409,800
2012
$8,617 (−16.8%)
$61,480 + $188,960
$250,440
2011
$10,354 (−14.0%)
$60,000 + $231,216
$291,216
2010
$12,041 (+4.0%)
$60,000 + $318,880
$378,880
2008
$11,576
Tax history for 899 Clifton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,571 (−14.2%)
$70,000 + $258,560
$328,560
2024
$12,319 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $258,560
$328,560
2023
$11,816 (+6.2%)
$68,738 + $313,142
$381,880
2022
$11,128 (−9.5%)
$70,000 + $311,880
$381,880
2021
$12,303 (−1.3%)
$70,000 + $305,480
$375,480
2020
$12,464 (+6.5%)
$70,000 + $305,480
$375,480
2019
$11,700 (+0.2%)
$70,000 + $362,960
$432,960
2018
$11,673 (−19.6%)
$70,000 + $284,800
$354,800
2017
$14,510 (−7.6%)
$70,000 + $284,800
$354,800
2016
$15,712 (+8.1%)
$69,288 + $277,152
$346,440
2014
$14,533 (+10.6%)
$69,288 + $277,152
$346,440
2013
$13,138 (+52.5%)
$61,600 + $348,200
$409,800
2012
$8,617 (−16.8%)
$61,480 + $188,960
$250,440
2011
$10,354 (−14.0%)
$60,000 + $231,216
$291,216
2010
$12,041 (+4.0%)
$60,000 + $318,880
$378,880
2008
$11,576
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,929
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 243 02 001
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.
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: from N Decatur @ Emory University, south on Clifton through 4 stop signs, house on left, adjacent to Fernbank Forrest; from Ponce de Leon, north on Clifton, house on right, just past golf course.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fitness Center, Golf, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,929
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 243 02 001
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 • 4.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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