A rare treasure in the heart of Leafmore, this thoughtfully designed, fully renovated, expanded and light filled home offers unparalleled space and style - ideal for how we live, work, study and play at home today. A gracious, stepless entry welcomes you into the foyer and dining room, offering an ideal blend of formal yet comfortable space and flows to a gourmet kitchen featuring an expansive island, cabinets galore and oversized mudroom with impressive pantry. A spacious custom booth/kitchen table opens to an expansive family room with fireplace and leads to the tremendous outdoor living and entertaining area with a newly constructed covered porch with Trex decking provides plenty of room for multiple seating areas and al fresco dining while overlooking a park-like, private, playable and fenced backyard with firepit. The patio is accessible from the first floor exceptionally quiet Junior owners suite, boasting a lovely bath with step in shower. Rounding out the first floor is a flex/bedroom ideal for office, nursery or study plus an additional full bath. Upstairs, an oversized owners suite with spa inspired bath and large closet offers a quiet refuge, separate from two large additional bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, an open and airy family room, large laundry room and lots of storage space. Terrace level, with abundant natural light features huge rec room plus bedroom, incredible mirrored oversized home gym, full bath and workshop area with tons of storage space and easy access thru double doors to a giant porch area. Ideal location, just steps from the fun and social neighborhood swim/tennis club with playground, clubhouse, sand volleyball and basketball area. Short stroll to Oak Grove Village restaurants, shops and park/playground. Lush, green neighborhood is ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists and strollers. Access to nearby S Peachtree Creek Trail connects to Emory, CDC,VA so walking or cycling to work is easy! Quick access to I 85, Buckhead, Midtown and beyond.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JOAN KAPLAN• HomeSmart
Listed by Marshall Berch• HomeSmart
Bought with ATL Turtle Grp Chuck Smith• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7065587
Redfin Estimate
$1,259,630
$110K since sold in August 2022$13K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 35.6% higher than the average sale price ($929K) of 6 comparable homes.
A rare treasure in the heart of Leafmore, this thoughtfully designed, fully renovated, expanded and light filled home offers unparalleled space and style - ideal for how we live, work, study and play at home today. A gracious, stepless entry welcomes you into the foyer and dining room, offering an ideal blend of formal yet comfortable space and flows to a gourmet kitchen featuring an expansive island, cabinets galore and oversized mudroom with impressive pantry. A spacious custom booth/kitchen table opens to an expansive family room with fireplace and leads to the tremendous outdoor living and entertaining area with a newly constructed covered porch with Trex decking provides plenty of room for multiple seating areas and al fresco dining while overlooking a park-like, private, playable and fenced backyard with firepit. The patio is accessible from the first floor exceptionally quiet Junior owners suite, boasting a lovely bath with step in shower. Rounding out the first floor is a flex/bedroom ideal for office, nursery or study plus an additional full bath. Upstairs, an oversized owners suite with spa inspired bath and large closet offers a quiet refuge, separate from two large additional bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, an open and airy family room, large laundry room and lots of storage space. Terrace level, with abundant natural light features huge rec room plus bedroom, incredible mirrored oversized home gym, full bath and workshop area with tons of storage space and easy access thru double doors to a giant porch area. Ideal location, just steps from the fun and social neighborhood swim/tennis club with playground, clubhouse, sand volleyball and basketball area. Short stroll to Oak Grove Village restaurants, shops and park/playground. Lush, green neighborhood is ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists and strollers. Access to nearby S Peachtree Creek Trail connects to Emory, CDC,VA so walking or cycling to work is easy! Quick access to I 85, Buckhead, Midtown and beyond.
FMLS #6616527
Oct 17, 2019
Sold
$817,000
$167/sq ft
Sep 18, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2019
Listed
$839,500
$171/sq ft
Look no further - Well-maintained Craftsman home is elegant, amazingly comfortable and cozy too. Spacious open floor plan is great for gatherings. Generous and well appointed kitchen opens to a bay built in eating area. Master on main steps out to a garden view to sit and enjoy morning coffee. 3 upstairs bedrooms have open common area perfect for work or play. Oversized bedroom with walk-in closet can work as an upstairs master. So many great details including craftsman molding, oversize laundry and mudroom too, plus large basement. This is a beautiful home with an even better location, steps away from the Leafmore Swim and Tennis. Convenient to shops, restaurants, schools and more. Easy access to 85/285, close to CDC, Emory, and the new CHOA location.
GAMLS #8658457
Oct 17, 2019
Sold
$817,000
$167/sq ft
Sep 18, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2019
Listed
$839,500
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2007
Sold
$350,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,185 (−0.7%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2024
$13,279 (+13.9%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2023
$11,660 (+9.7%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2022
$10,625 (−1.0%)
$60,000 + $249,200
$309,200
2021
$10,730 (−9.9%)
$60,000 + $253,720
$313,720
2020
$11,913 (+57.9%)
$60,000 + $253,720
$313,720
2019
$7,545 (−3.0%)
$60,000 + $207,040
$267,040
2018
$7,778 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $217,040
$277,040
2017
$7,878 (−2.3%)
$60,000 + $217,040
$277,040
2016
$8,065 (−7.4%)
$30,000 + $255,280
$285,280
2014
$8,714 (+32.1%)
$30,000 + $260,120
$290,120
2013
$6,595 (+92.3%)
$30,080 + $197,960
$228,040
2012
$3,430 (−27.6%)
$30,080 + $69,880
$99,960
2011
$4,740 (+10.6%)
$40,000 + $97,280
$137,280
2010
$4,287 (+7.8%)
$43,102 + $94,178
$137,280
2008
$3,977
Tax history for 1356 Altamont Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,185 (−0.7%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2024
$13,279 (+13.9%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2023
$11,660 (+9.7%)
$62,826 + $385,934
$448,760
2022
$10,625 (−1.0%)
$60,000 + $249,200
$309,200
2021
$10,730 (−9.9%)
$60,000 + $253,720
$313,720
2020
$11,913 (+57.9%)
$60,000 + $253,720
$313,720
2019
$7,545 (−3.0%)
$60,000 + $207,040
$267,040
2018
$7,778 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $217,040
$277,040
2017
$7,878 (−2.3%)
$60,000 + $217,040
$277,040
2016
$8,065 (−7.4%)
$30,000 + $255,280
$285,280
2014
$8,714 (+32.1%)
$30,000 + $260,120
$290,120
2013
$6,595 (+92.3%)
$30,080 + $197,960
$228,040
2012
$3,430 (−27.6%)
$30,080 + $69,880
$99,960
2011
$4,740 (+10.6%)
$40,000 + $97,280
$137,280
2010
$4,287 (+7.8%)
$43,102 + $94,178
$137,280
2008
$3,977
*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
5.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
5,480
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 114 12 001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-100
LFRI
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) 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; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Zone overlays
LEAFMORE CREEK RIOD
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# 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: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Type: Exercise Room, Family Room, Workshop, Other
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Other
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Grove - Dekalb
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From Lavista, Turn onto Oak Grove Drive. Turn Left onto Woodleaf. Turn Right onto Vista Leaf. Turn Left onto River Oak. Turn Left onto Altamont. Home on Right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,480
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 114 12 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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