This is a beautiful house on amazing location! You are living in your own Botanical Garden in the hart of Atlanta. Home is large with open floor plan. 3 BR and 2 BH on the main level. Lot of light and a huge, beautiful sun-room. Full in law suite in lower level with completely separate entrance. Big lot with great yard for entertainment. The house has unique characteristics and well designed floor plan! It is walking distance from Emory and CDS- !
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Darka Krsmanovic• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with Cynthia Hoffman• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #5824439
Redfin Estimate
$701,034
$251K since sold in May 2017$4,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.6% lower than the average sale price ($767K) of 5 comparable homes.
Walk to Emory/CDC! Home is larger than it looks - lots of closets, storage - very bright & open - huge sunroom _ sep LR & DR - full in law suite in lower level - great yard for entertainment - Perfect for a growing family. More square footage than in tax record.
FMLS #5824439
May 30, 2017
Sold
$450,000
$227/sq ft
Apr 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 27, 2017
Listed
$459,000
$232/sq ft
GAMLS #7636791
Oct 5, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 25, 2016
Price Changed
$469,900
$237/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Listed
$489,900
$247/sq ft
FMLS #5686573
Oct 5, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 2016
Price Changed
$469,900
$237/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Listed
$489,900
$247/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1986
Sold
$121,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,303 (+1.4%)
$102,920 + $146,960
$249,880
2024
$7,202 (+7.3%)
$102,920 + $146,960
$249,880
2023
$6,715 (+10.5%)
$82,760 + $151,040
$233,800
2022
$6,079 (+5.2%)
$81,000 + $103,400
$184,400
2021
$5,780 (+4.2%)
$81,000 + $90,400
$171,400
2020
$5,547 (−0.8%)
$81,000 + $90,400
$171,400
2019
$5,593 (+0.8%)
$81,000 + $84,920
$165,920
2018
$5,546 (+15.4%)
$81,000 + $83,600
$164,600
2017
$4,805 (−12.6%)
$81,000 + $83,600
$164,600
2016
$5,500 (+44.3%)
$42,480 + $118,280
$160,760
2014
$3,812 (−8.5%)
$42,480 + $98,120
$140,600
2013
$4,165 (−4.7%)
$41,760 + $86,360
$128,120
2012
$4,371 (−20.8%)
$41,760 + $86,360
$128,120
2011
$5,520 (+8.3%)
$41,760 + $114,768
$156,528
2010
$5,095 (+6.9%)
$59,840 + $101,160
$161,000
2008
$4,766
Tax history for 980 Houston Mill Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,303 (+1.4%)
$102,920 + $146,960
$249,880
2024
$7,202 (+7.3%)
$102,920 + $146,960
$249,880
2023
$6,715 (+10.5%)
$82,760 + $151,040
$233,800
2022
$6,079 (+5.2%)
$81,000 + $103,400
$184,400
2021
$5,780 (+4.2%)
$81,000 + $90,400
$171,400
2020
$5,547 (−0.8%)
$81,000 + $90,400
$171,400
2019
$5,593 (+0.8%)
$81,000 + $84,920
$165,920
2018
$5,546 (+15.4%)
$81,000 + $83,600
$164,600
2017
$4,805 (−12.6%)
$81,000 + $83,600
$164,600
2016
$5,500 (+44.3%)
$42,480 + $118,280
$160,760
2014
$3,812 (−8.5%)
$42,480 + $98,120
$140,600
2013
$4,165 (−4.7%)
$41,760 + $86,360
$128,120
2012
$4,371 (−20.8%)
$41,760 + $86,360
$128,120
2011
$5,520 (+8.3%)
$41,760 + $114,768
$156,528
2010
$5,095 (+6.9%)
$59,840 + $101,160
$161,000
2008
$4,766
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,982
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 105 10 034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
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.
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: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Lower Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Country Kitchen,Laminate Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Briar Vista
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Lavista Road to Houston Mill Rd to 980 Houston Mill
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,982
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 105 10 034
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Briar Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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