PRIVATE BROOKHAVEN RETREAT - PRICED TO SELL! This kind of property rarely comes around, especially at this price. Built by a homebuilder as his private residence, this 5 BR, 4 BA home is nestled in lush landscaping with features like a hedge of roses, hydrangeas and a certified wildlife setting. Minutes away from major hospitals, office complexes, shopping and schools. Granite countertops in upgraded baths and kitchen, 3 FP, full basement with nanny suite and wet-bar adjoins a roomy terrace. A Norman Rockwell sort of house where everyone will want to congregate!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JAKE DUFFY• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Bought with Betsy McDowell• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #5764258
Redfin Estimate
$1,003,177
$351K since sold in April 2017$19K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 5 comparable homes.
PRIVATE BROOKHAVEN RETREAT - PRICED TO SELL! This kind of property rarely comes around, especially at this price. Built by a homebuilder as his private residence, this 5 BR, 4 BA home is nestled in lush landscaping with features like a hedge of roses, hydrangeas and a certified wildlife setting. Minutes away from major hospitals, office complexes, shopping and schools. Granite countertops in upgraded baths and kitchen, 3 FP, full basement with nanny suite and wet-bar adjoins a roomy terrace. A Norman Rockwell sort of house where everyone will want to congregate!
FMLS #5764258
Apr 28, 2017
Sold
$652,500
$180/sq ft
Jan 11, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 11, 2017
Relisted
—
Jan 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$179/sq ft
GAMLS #8086732
Jan 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$179/sq ft
GAMLS #8051642
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2016
Price Changed
$660,000
$182/sq ft
Aug 11, 2016
Listed
$665,000
$183/sq ft
FMLS #5733307
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2016
Price Changed
$660,000
$182/sq ft
Aug 11, 2016
Listed
$665,000
$183/sq ft
FMLS #5697162
Aug 12, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2016
Price Changed
$669,500
$184/sq ft
Jul 14, 2016
Price Changed
$669,999
$184/sq ft
Jun 13, 2016
Price Changed
$674,900
$186/sq ft
May 26, 2016
Listed
$675,000
$186/sq ft
GAMLS #8005832
Aug 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2016
Price Changed
$669,500
$184/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$675,000
$186/sq ft
GAMLS #7613484
May 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2016
Price Changed
$675,000
$186/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Price Changed
$700,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
$685,000
$188/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Listed
$690,000
$190/sq ft
FMLS #5664727
May 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2016
Price Changed
$675,000
$186/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Price Changed
$700,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
$685,000
$188/sq ft
Mar 25, 2016
Listed
$690,000
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1990
Sold
$180,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,285 (+5.3%)
$100,000 + $247,560
$347,560
2024
$8,816 (+10.3%)
$100,000 + $247,560
$347,560
2023
$7,990 (−0.1%)
$100,000 + $232,800
$332,800
2022
$7,999 (+6.6%)
$100,000 + $194,560
$294,560
2021
$7,504 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $173,800
$273,800
2020
$7,393 (−6.0%)
$100,000 + $173,800
$273,800
2019
$7,863 (+10.3%)
$84,760 + $202,240
$287,000
2018
$7,128 (+24.8%)
$84,760 + $167,680
$252,440
2017
$5,710 (−0.7%)
$84,760 + $167,680
$252,440
2016
$5,751 (+106.8%)
$32,760 + $157,520
$190,280
2014
$2,781 (−0.6%)
$32,760 + $163,160
$195,920
2013
$2,798 (−2.2%)
$32,600 + $52,640
$85,240
2012
$2,860 (+36.3%)
$32,600 + $52,640
$85,240
2011
$2,097 (−60.7%)
$28,600 + $32,696
$61,296
2010
$5,331 (+6.5%)
$34,712 + $135,008
$169,720
2008
$5,007
Tax history for 1690 S Johnson Ferry Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,285 (+5.3%)
$100,000 + $247,560
$347,560
2024
$8,816 (+10.3%)
$100,000 + $247,560
$347,560
2023
$7,990 (−0.1%)
$100,000 + $232,800
$332,800
2022
$7,999 (+6.6%)
$100,000 + $194,560
$294,560
2021
$7,504 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $173,800
$273,800
2020
$7,393 (−6.0%)
$100,000 + $173,800
$273,800
2019
$7,863 (+10.3%)
$84,760 + $202,240
$287,000
2018
$7,128 (+24.8%)
$84,760 + $167,680
$252,440
2017
$5,710 (−0.7%)
$84,760 + $167,680
$252,440
2016
$5,751 (+106.8%)
$32,760 + $157,520
$190,280
2014
$2,781 (−0.6%)
$32,760 + $163,160
$195,920
2013
$2,798 (−2.2%)
$32,600 + $52,640
$85,240
2012
$2,860 (+36.3%)
$32,600 + $52,640
$85,240
2011
$2,097 (−60.7%)
$28,600 + $32,696
$61,296
2010
$5,331 (+6.5%)
$34,712 + $135,008
$169,720
2008
$5,007
*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
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
4,201
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 304 02 046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RS-100
Single-Dwelling Detached District
The RS districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses. The number suffix attached to RS district names is a shorthand reference to the minimum lot width required for detached houses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Other Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
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