Classic 2-story brick bungalow has been beautifully restored & tastefully updated. Situated on one of the quietest streets in Virginia Highland, you’d never know you’re just steps away from all the city has to offer! Picket fence front yard & huge front porch a few steps from the street level, foyer, huge dining & living rooms, big bright kitchen w/Viking & KitchenAid, custom cabinets & tile, pot filler, & beverage fridge. Walks out to huge deck & level, sunny fenced rear yard. 3/2 upstairs including owners’ suite with custom closets & big secondary bedrooms. Terrace level w/guest suite, storage, media room – walks out to lower deck. Original fireplaces, heart pine, restored trim, exposed brick. The pickiest buyers will not be disappointed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
130 sq ftLot Size
$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by CHAD POLAZZO• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with Christina Douglas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #6887493
Redfin Estimate
$1,387,986
$248K since sold in July 2021$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic 2-story brick bungalow has been beautifully restored & tastefully updated. Situated on one of the quietest streets in Virginia Highland, you would never know you were just steps away from all the city has to offer! Picket fence front yard & huge front porch a few steps from the street level, foyer, huge dining & living rooms, big bright kitchen w/Viking & KitchenAid, custom cabinets & tile, pot filler, & beverage fridge. Walks out to huge deck & level, sunny fenced rear yard. 3/2 upstairs including owner's suite with custom closets & big secondary bedrooms. Terrace level w/guest suite, storage, media room and walks out to lower deck. Original fireplaces, heart pine, restored trim, exposed brick. The pickiest buyers will not be disappointed.
FMLS #6027969
Jul 27, 2018
Sold
$895,000
$370/sq ft
Jul 1, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2018
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$895,000
$370/sq ft
Complete renovation and expansion with the best front porch in town! Perfect location on a quiet street just a block from the center of Virginia Highland. Light-filled brand new designer chef's Kitchen with professional appliances. Gracious Living and Dining Rooms. Upstairs Master Suite and two additional bedrooms. Finished basement with full bedroom and new bathroom. Flat, fully fenced backyard with offstreet parking. Three working fireplaces. Do not miss this opportunity!
GAMLS #8399337
Jul 27, 2018
Sold
$895,000
$370/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$895,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2016
Sold
$735,000
$304/sq ft
GAMLS #8044719
Nov 21, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 18, 2016
Sold
$735,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 14, 2016
Price Changed
$749,900
$310/sq ft
Aug 12, 2016
Price Changed
$799,000
$330/sq ft
Jul 29, 2016
Listed
$849,000
$351/sq ft
FMLS #5727632
Nov 21, 2016
Sold
$735,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 7, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 14, 2016
Price Changed
$749,900
$310/sq ft
Aug 12, 2016
Price Changed
$799,000
$330/sq ft
Jul 29, 2016
Listed
$849,000
$351/sq ft
GAMLS #3278865
Jan 24, 2013
Price Changed
$435,000
$180/sq ft
Oct 19, 2012
Sold
$435,000
$180/sq ft
Sep 11, 2012
Price Changed
$449,900
$186/sq ft
Sep 11, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$449,900
$186/sq ft
FMLS #5059766
Nov 27, 2012
Price Changed
$435,000
$180/sq ft
Nov 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2012
Price Changed
$449,900
$186/sq ft
Oct 25, 2012
Sold
$435,000
$180/sq ft
Sep 12, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$449,900
$186/sq ft
GAMLS #3215791
Sep 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 2012
Price Changed
$454,900
$188/sq ft
Jul 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2012
Price Changed
$475,000
$196/sq ft
Jun 5, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2012
Price Changed
$499,900
$207/sq ft
Apr 13, 2012
Listed
$535,000
$221/sq ft
GAMLS #3121825
Feb 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2012
Price Changed
$515,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 22, 2011
Contingent
—
Public Records
Dec 4, 1986
Sold
$145,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1983
Sold
$115,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1982
Sold
$71,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,542 (+20.1%)
$146,600 + $349,400
$496,000
2023
$14,606 (−2.3%)
$146,600 + $367,240
$513,840
2022
$14,952 (+25.2%)
$101,760 + $310,520
$412,280
2021
$11,944 (+10.7%)
$92,360 + $310,360
$402,720
2020
$10,793 (+0.8%)
$103,040 + $247,280
$350,320
2019
$10,713 (+13.1%)
$111,640 + $237,680
$349,320
2018
$9,472 (+26.0%)
$111,640 + $237,680
$349,320
2017
$7,515 (+19.5%)
$65,000 + $218,280
$283,280
2016
$6,288 (−0.3%)
$63,520 + $110,480
$174,000
2015
$6,307 (−15.9%)
$63,520 + $110,480
$174,000
2014
$7,500 (+11.7%)
$64,760 + $130,560
$195,320
2012
$6,717
$63,520 + $128,000
$191,520
2011
$6,718 (−2.4%)
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2010
$6,883 (+16.6%)
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2009
$5,904
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2008
$5,904
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
Tax history for 979 Rupley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,542 (+20.1%)
$146,600 + $349,400
$496,000
2023
$14,606 (−2.3%)
$146,600 + $367,240
$513,840
2022
$14,952 (+25.2%)
$101,760 + $310,520
$412,280
2021
$11,944 (+10.7%)
$92,360 + $310,360
$402,720
2020
$10,793 (+0.8%)
$103,040 + $247,280
$350,320
2019
$10,713 (+13.1%)
$111,640 + $237,680
$349,320
2018
$9,472 (+26.0%)
$111,640 + $237,680
$349,320
2017
$7,515 (+19.5%)
$65,000 + $218,280
$283,280
2016
$6,288 (−0.3%)
$63,520 + $110,480
$174,000
2015
$6,307 (−15.9%)
$63,520 + $110,480
$174,000
2014
$7,500 (+11.7%)
$64,760 + $130,560
$195,320
2012
$6,717
$63,520 + $128,000
$191,520
2011
$6,718 (−2.4%)
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2010
$6,883 (+16.6%)
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2009
$5,904
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
2008
$5,904
$63,520 + $116,480
$180,000
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,777 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,886
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fulton County
APN
17 000100080385
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
R-4
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this chapter in establishing the R-4 Single-Family Residential District is as follows: To provide for the protection of existing single-family communities and the development of new communities on lots of medium size at a density of not more than 1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft.; To provide for the development of recreational, educational and religious facilities as basic elements of a balanced community.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Ownership: Fee Simple
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units In Community: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Springdale Park
Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown
Location Information
Directions: See GPS.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Fulton
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Racquetball, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,886
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,777 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Fulton County
APN: 17 000100080385
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
David T Howard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Midtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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