Noteworthy example of renowned architect Leila Ross Wilburn, known for charming attention to detail & expansive porches; meticulously restored by engineer owner, including new kitchen & baths, immaculate condition for modern lifestyle; graciously sized rooms w/high ceilings & sunny windows, elegant foyer & entertaining rooms, intimate family space w/breakfast room, sun room/den & kitchen/keeping room plus deck; upstairs master suite plus 4 more bedrooms; new systems include slate roof & tankless hot water; amazing basement & screen porch; approved plans for 3 car garage
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peggy Hibbert• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Karen K Devendorf• Karafotias Realty Company
Source:FMLS #5648292
Redfin Estimate
$1,808,290
$883K since sold in August 2016$12K since September
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This home's estimate is 12.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.
Noteworthy example of renowned architect Leila Ross Wilburn, known for charming attention to detail & expansive porches; meticulously restored by engineer owner, including new kitchen & baths, immaculate condition for modern lifestyle; graciously sized rooms w/high ceilings & sunny windows, elegant foyer & entertaining rooms, intimate family space w/breakfast room, sun room/den & kitchen/keeping room plus deck; upstairs master suite plus 4 more bedrooms; new systems include slate roof & tankless hot water; amazing basement & screen porch; approved plans for 3 car garage
FMLS #5648292
Aug 1, 2016
Sold
$925,000
$172/sq ft
Jul 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 7, 2016
Price Changed
$925,000
$172/sq ft
Apr 7, 2016
Price Changed
$950,000
$177/sq ft
Feb 16, 2016
Listed
$975,000
$182/sq ft
GAMLS #7438398
Nov 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2015
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$213/sq ft
Apr 17, 2015
Listed
$1,195,000
$223/sq ft
FMLS #5526597
Nov 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2015
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$213/sq ft
Apr 17, 2015
Listed
$1,195,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1996
Sold
$350,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,739 (−1.2%)
$112,600 + $789,800
$902,400
2024
$28,067 (+3.3%)
$112,600 + $789,800
$902,400
2023
$27,182 (+67.0%)
$112,600 + $746,440
$859,040
2022
$16,281 (+22.8%)
$65,760 + $492,320
$558,080
2021
$13,262
$65,760 + $528,760
$594,520
2020
$13,271 (+1.0%)
$65,760 + $528,760
$594,520
2019
$13,145 (+0.1%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2018
$13,129 (+7.2%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2017
$12,252 (+20.2%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2016
$10,189 (+50.1%)
$65,760 + $235,280
$301,040
2014
$6,788 (−16.2%)
$65,760 + $203,920
$269,680
2013
$8,105 (+8.4%)
$109,600 + $138,440
$248,040
2012
$7,479 (−16.6%)
$109,800 + $108,080
$217,880
2011
$8,967 (−0.9%)
$107,200 + $145,568
$252,768
2010
$9,046 (+25.7%)
$107,200 + $177,720
$284,920
2008
$7,195
Tax history for 949 Briarcliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,739 (−1.2%)
$112,600 + $789,800
$902,400
2024
$28,067 (+3.3%)
$112,600 + $789,800
$902,400
2023
$27,182 (+67.0%)
$112,600 + $746,440
$859,040
2022
$16,281 (+22.8%)
$65,760 + $492,320
$558,080
2021
$13,262
$65,760 + $528,760
$594,520
2020
$13,271 (+1.0%)
$65,760 + $528,760
$594,520
2019
$13,145 (+0.1%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2018
$13,129 (+7.2%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2017
$12,252 (+20.2%)
$65,760 + $361,520
$427,280
2016
$10,189 (+50.1%)
$65,760 + $235,280
$301,040
2014
$6,788 (−16.2%)
$65,760 + $203,920
$269,680
2013
$8,105 (+8.4%)
$109,600 + $138,440
$248,040
2012
$7,479 (−16.6%)
$109,800 + $108,080
$217,880
2011
$8,967 (−0.9%)
$107,200 + $145,568
$252,768
2010
$9,046 (+25.7%)
$107,200 + $177,720
$284,920
2008
$7,195
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,655
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 001 05 031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
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: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: East side of Briarcliff between Ponce de Leon and Stillwood, across from Callanwolde, among row of estate homes; gate is open, room to turn around in back; prestigious Druid Hills, close to Emory University, CDC, Emory Village; convenient to Virginia Highland, Decatur, Midtown and Buckhead
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Homeowners Assoc, Near Beltline, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,655
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 001 05 031
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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