A Neighborhood Favorite - 1929 Georgian Revival with Spectacular Gardens and a coveted view of the golf course that goes on for miles; featured on the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour, this gracious home enjoys spacious rooms with classic proportions, original architectural details including graceful staircase, woodwork/doors and gleaming hardwood floors, complimented by a new kitchen and master bath; main level offers welcoming Entry Foyer and staircase, fireside Living Room, Dining Room for entertaining, Den & Sun Porch/Office plus custom Kitchen including Wolf range, Sub/Zero frig and charming Breakfast Room with Butler's Pantry; the "piece de resistance" is the glorious back Terrace with a panoramic view of the Gardens, Woodland Path and Golf Course beyond; Top floor offers four generous bedrooms (4th bedroom currently converted to office/study) and two full baths (one renovated, one original); finished terrace level provides Family Room with adjacent full bath, flex space, work shop and access to garages; Gardens enjoy the convenience of a Garden Shed; all this in sought-after Druid Hills with award winning schools, moments from Emory University, CDC, Emory Village, Druid Hills Golf Course; convenient to VaHighland, Morningside, Ponce City Market, Krog Market, Beltline, Decatur, Midtown and Buckhead, 20 minutes to the Airport
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by Henry Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with JARED SAPP• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6670421
Redfin Estimate
$1,841,765
$662K since sold in February 2020$22K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.
A Neighborhood Favorite - 1929 Georgian Revival with Spectacular Gardens and a coveted view of the golf course that goes on for miles; featured on the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour, this gracious home enjoys spacious rooms with classic proportions, original architectural details including graceful staircase, woodwork/doors and gleaming hardwood floors, complimented by a new kitchen and master bath; main level offers welcoming Entry Foyer and staircase, fireside Living Room, Dining Room for entertaining, Den & Sun Porch/Office plus custom Kitchen including Wolf range, Sub/Zero frig and charming Breakfast Room with Butler's Pantry; the "piece de resistance" is the glorious back Terrace with a panoramic view of the Gardens, Woodland Path and Golf Course beyond; Top floor offers four generous bedrooms (4th bedroom currently converted to office/study) and two full baths (one renovated, one original); finished terrace level provides Family Room with adjacent full bath, flex space, work shop and access to garages; Gardens enjoy the convenience of a Garden Shed; all this in sought-after Druid Hills with award winning schools, moments from Emory University, CDC, Emory Village, Druid Hills Golf Course; convenient to VaHighland, Morningside, Ponce City Market, Krog Market, Beltline, Decatur, Midtown and Buckhead, 20 minutes to the Airport
Public Records
Mar 30, 1983
Sold
$186,000
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1981
Sold
$155,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,128 (+5.2%)
$131,080 + $520,240
$651,320
2024
$19,142 (+6.3%)
$131,080 + $520,240
$651,320
2023
$18,010 (+0.3%)
$89,320 + $477,040
$566,360
2022
$17,958 (+46.0%)
$89,320 + $433,920
$523,240
2021
$12,300 (+32.8%)
$67,760 + $329,960
$397,720
2020
$9,264 (−2.8%)
$67,760 + $329,960
$397,720
2019
$9,530 (+6.2%)
$67,760 + $228,160
$295,920
2018
$8,973 (+0.2%)
$67,760 + $205,000
$272,760
2017
$8,954 (+3.1%)
$67,760 + $205,000
$272,760
2016
$8,683 (−8.1%)
$67,760 + $186,600
$254,360
2014
$9,448 (+18.6%)
$67,760 + $170,800
$238,560
2013
$7,964 (+15.1%)
$67,760 + $177,200
$244,960
2012
$6,918 (−16.4%)
$67,600 + $135,120
$202,720
2011
$8,272 (+4.1%)
$66,000 + $168,336
$234,336
2010
$7,942 (+5.0%)
$66,000 + $185,320
$251,320
2008
$7,565
Tax history for 940 Clifton Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,128 (+5.2%)
$131,080 + $520,240
$651,320
2024
$19,142 (+6.3%)
$131,080 + $520,240
$651,320
2023
$18,010 (+0.3%)
$89,320 + $477,040
$566,360
2022
$17,958 (+46.0%)
$89,320 + $433,920
$523,240
2021
$12,300 (+32.8%)
$67,760 + $329,960
$397,720
2020
$9,264 (−2.8%)
$67,760 + $329,960
$397,720
2019
$9,530 (+6.2%)
$67,760 + $228,160
$295,920
2018
$8,973 (+0.2%)
$67,760 + $205,000
$272,760
2017
$8,954 (+3.1%)
$67,760 + $205,000
$272,760
2016
$8,683 (−8.1%)
$67,760 + $186,600
$254,360
2014
$9,448 (+18.6%)
$67,760 + $170,800
$238,560
2013
$7,964 (+15.1%)
$67,760 + $177,200
$244,960
2012
$6,918 (−16.4%)
$67,600 + $135,120
$202,720
2011
$8,272 (+4.1%)
$66,000 + $168,336
$234,336
2010
$7,942 (+5.0%)
$66,000 + $185,320
$251,320
2008
$7,565
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
4,161
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 003 01 018
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: South on Clifton from N Decatur/Emory University, thru 4 stop sign intersections, house on right -or- North from Ponce de Leon at Druid Hills Golf Club, house on left after deep curve along golf course; park in the driveway.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Country Club, Fitness Center, Golf, Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,161
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 003 01 018
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 • 4.0mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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