Come home to Brianwood, tucked away off Lavista in the Oak Grove area, and convenient to so much. Walk to Oak Grove Market, restaurants (Kitchen Six, Fellini's, Sprig...) shops and salons. Close to CDC, new Children's Healthcare, Emory & VA. Recently renovated interior including granite tops, laminate floors on main level, wood stairs, new energy-efficient sunroom windows, central vac, gas logs, soft-close cabinets. Huge master suite w/3 closets and updated bath. Two additional BRs upstairs. Finished room in basement is perfect for an office, den, workout area or as a 4th bedroom. Community clubhouse, pool and wooded park/trail/dogwalk area. Very unique community with a well-established and financially strong HOA.
Unbelievably large and renovated TH that lives like a detached home! This floor plan boasts gorgeous custom HW floors throughout the main level! Gorgeous kitchen w/ granite, SS, gas range and soft close drawers + cabinets. The great room features gas FP & access to bright sunroom, half bath and large closet. All new carpet up with huge master and new bath w/ dual vanities and spa-like shower. 2 additional BRs share renovated full bath. New windows on front, fresh paint throughout + basement and garage w/ workshop. Steps from pool + pet walk - best resale to date.
Public Records
Dec 15, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,695 (−5.9%)
$40,000 + $119,640
$159,640
2024
$4,989 (+13.3%)
$40,000 + $119,640
$159,640
2023
$4,401 (−2.9%)
$40,000 + $124,480
$164,480
2021
$4,534 (+27.6%)
$24,000 + $120,440
$144,440
2019
$3,554 (−1.6%)
$24,000 + $91,280
$115,280
2018
$3,611 (−4.2%)
$24,000 + $94,040
$118,040
2017
$3,770 (+4.7%)
$24,000 + $94,040
$118,040
2016
$3,600 (+50.8%)
$40,776 + $74,720
$115,496
2014
$2,387 (+3.7%)
$40,800 + $50,040
$90,840
2013
$2,301 (−20.6%)
$40,800 + $32,120
$72,920
2012
$2,899 (−20.8%)
$40,800 + $46,280
$87,080
2011
$3,659 (+8.6%)
$40,800 + $65,136
$105,936
2010
$3,371 (+9.4%)
$27,640 + $80,880
$108,520
2008
$3,082
Tax history for 1553 Brianwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,695 (−5.9%)
$40,000 + $119,640
$159,640
2024
$4,989 (+13.3%)
$40,000 + $119,640
$159,640
2023
$4,401 (−2.9%)
$40,000 + $124,480
$164,480
2021
$4,534 (+27.6%)
$24,000 + $120,440
$144,440
2019
$3,554 (−1.6%)
$24,000 + $91,280
$115,280
2018
$3,611 (−4.2%)
$24,000 + $94,040
$118,040
2017
$3,770 (+4.7%)
$24,000 + $94,040
$118,040
2016
$3,600 (+50.8%)
$40,776 + $74,720
$115,496
2014
$2,387 (+3.7%)
$40,800 + $50,040
$90,840
2013
$2,301 (−20.6%)
$40,800 + $32,120
$72,920
2012
$2,899 (−20.8%)
$40,800 + $46,280
$87,080
2011
$3,659 (+8.6%)
$40,800 + $65,136
$105,936
2010
$3,371 (+9.4%)
$27,640 + $80,880
$108,520
2008
$3,082
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,024
Year built
1974
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 149 18 017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RSM
Small Lot Residential Mix District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the RSM Small Lot Residential Mix District is as follows: To provide for the creation of residential neighborhoods that allow a mix of single-family attached and detached housing options; To provide flexibility in design and product on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding neighborhoods; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Basement, Garage, Guest, Over 1 Space per Unit, Storage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Separate Shower, Tile Bath
Living Area: 2082
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Above Grade Finished Area: 2082
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Three Or More
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven/Range (Combo), Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: Upper Level, Laundry Closet
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Factory Built, Gas Starter, Gas Log
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Swimming, Water
School Information
Elementary School: Sagamore Hills
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson
High School: Lakeside
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1553 Brianwood Road, Decatur GA 30033
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30033
Country: US
District: 18
Subdivision Name: Brianwood
Coordinates: -84.2969593,33.825165
Directions: From the intersection of LaVista and Oak Grove, go west on LaVista (toward Clairmont), turn right into Brianwood, stay on main road down the hill and around to the right. Park in area across from clubhouse & pool, go up steps to second unit on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,024
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 149 18 017
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 33
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Conditions: Covenants/Restrictions
List Price: 370000
Search Price: 362000
Close Price: 362000
Listing Id: 8533725
Original List Price: 370000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2019-02-27
Close Date: 2019-03-26
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-03-05
Off Market Date: 2019-03-05
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Schools
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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