Designed by noted architect Neel Reid in 1918, Rest Haven was built for William Candler, youngest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler. Set on two sprawling acres and completely surrounded by mature landscape, this home offers valuable privacy and a remarkable opportunity for the discerning buyer. Thoughtfully renovated to incorporate today’s modern amenities while carefully preserving the history and historic character, this home boasts 12’ ceilings on the main, generous formal living and dining spaces for entertaining a separate and private side porch off the dining room, a large, open kitchen family room with abundant natural light a fireside den and an additional, fireside office off the family room. Up the grand staircase to an additional, sitting area, a generous owner's suite and three additional bedrooms and full baths. The three-car carriage house hosts a large entertaining and living space along with a private porch, bedroom and full bath. Beautifully situated in the neighborhood with easy access to Emory and the Druid Hills Golf Club, Rest Haven is a special piece of history that is not to be missed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$635Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Getzinger• Compass
Bought with Anna K Intown• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #6810042
Redfin Estimate
$4,451,440
$926K since sold in December 2020$29K since July
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This home's estimate is 85.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.40M) of 6 comparable homes.
Designed by noted architect Neel Reid in 1918, Rest Haven was built for William Candler, youngest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler. Set on two sprawling acres and completely surrounded by mature landscape, this home offers valuable privacy and a remarkable opportunity for the discerning buyer. Thoughtfully renovated to incorporate today’s modern amenities while carefully preserving the history and historic character, this home boasts 12’ ceilings on the main, generous formal living and dining spaces for entertaining , a separate and private side porch off the dining room, a large, open kitchen family room with abundant natural light a fireside den and an additional, fireside office off the family room. Up the grand staircase to an additional, sitting area, a generous owner's suite and three additional bedrooms and full baths. The three-car carriage house hosts a large entertaining and living space along with a private porch, bedroom and full bath. Beautifully situated in the neighborhood with easy access to Emory and the Druid Hills Golf Club, Rest Haven is a special piece of history that is not to be missed.
GAMLS #8810667
Sep 29, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 24, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2020
Listed
$3,595,000
$513/sq ft
FMLS #3348811
Jun 27, 2007
Sold
$2,450,000
$350/sq ft
Sep 23, 2006
Listed
$2,590,000
$369/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 1991
Sold
$680,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,104 (−12.2%)
$180,360 + $1,265,520
$1,445,880
2024
$52,522 (−15.9%)
$180,360 + $1,265,520
$1,445,880
2023
$62,481 (+14.5%)
$180,360 + $1,440,720
$1,621,080
2022
$54,584 (+0.5%)
$105,320 + $1,129,200
$1,234,520
2021
$54,325 (+59.8%)
$105,320 + $1,123,280
$1,228,600
2020
$33,986 (+14.1%)
$105,320 + $1,123,280
$1,228,600
2019
$29,793 (+16.5%)
$105,320 + $770,360
$875,680
2018
$25,572 (−4.9%)
$105,320 + $648,320
$753,640
2017
$26,889 (+9.0%)
$105,320 + $648,320
$753,640
2016
$24,675 (+33.5%)
$105,320 + $609,880
$715,200
2014
$18,482 (+2.6%)
$105,320 + $445,960
$551,280
2012
$18,021 (+7.8%)
$175,080 + $349,560
$524,640
2011
$16,716 (−44.0%)
$170,920 + $299,480
$470,400
2010
$29,874 (+18.6%)
$362,127 + $580,353
$942,480
2008
$25,189
Tax history for 940 Springdale Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,104 (−12.2%)
$180,360 + $1,265,520
$1,445,880
2024
$52,522 (−15.9%)
$180,360 + $1,265,520
$1,445,880
2023
$62,481 (+14.5%)
$180,360 + $1,440,720
$1,621,080
2022
$54,584 (+0.5%)
$105,320 + $1,129,200
$1,234,520
2021
$54,325 (+59.8%)
$105,320 + $1,123,280
$1,228,600
2020
$33,986 (+14.1%)
$105,320 + $1,123,280
$1,228,600
2019
$29,793 (+16.5%)
$105,320 + $770,360
$875,680
2018
$25,572 (−4.9%)
$105,320 + $648,320
$753,640
2017
$26,889 (+9.0%)
$105,320 + $648,320
$753,640
2016
$24,675 (+33.5%)
$105,320 + $609,880
$715,200
2014
$18,482 (+2.6%)
$105,320 + $445,960
$551,280
2012
$18,021 (+7.8%)
$175,080 + $349,560
$524,640
2011
$16,716 (−44.0%)
$170,920 + $299,480
$470,400
2010
$29,874 (+18.6%)
$362,127 + $580,353
$942,480
2008
$25,189
*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
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.03 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
6,402
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 05 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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.
Community Features: Clubhouse, Public Transportation, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,402
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 2.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 05 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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