For FPO, Seller will pay $15, 000 toward closing costs or interest rate buy down. Updated ranch, on .4 acres, located in a neighborhood of long front and back yards, with this yard staying green all year long due to mondo grass ($40K) having been planted years ago. This well maintained four sided brick ranch (use of girders, not LVL used under main level) resides in the Briarlake-Lakeside school cluster. Front door opens to fashionable bright living room with large fireplace and bookshelves on either side. Two dining areas can be accessed from the updated kitchen with large serving bar, or use one as a reading /study area. Two bedrooms down the hall offer lots of light via large windows and ample closet space. Whole house fan offers great ventilation. Downstairs basement could double as an apartment as it offers tons of closet space, large laundry/storage area, bright updated kitchen and sizeable living space with SEPERATE outside entrance. Even has it’s own air splitter to change temperature as needed. Sliding patio door leads to patio and nicely forested backyard. Roof, HVAC, gutters, kitchens, baths all updated. Blackberries, Camelias, Hydrangeas, and wild azalea's abound. Running stream in back runs all year long. Great location inside 285 close to Emory, CDC, Oak Grove & Decatur. Children's park down street with neighbor gathering pavilion. Swim and Tennis club nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by JIM BOWEN• First United Realty, Inc.
Bought with Soraya Schneider• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7155009
Redfin Estimate
$584,130
$44K since sold in March 2023$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($553K) of 6 comparable homes.
For FPO, Seller will contribute $15,000 toward Buyer's closing costs and or interest rate buy down. Updated ranch located in a neighborhood of long front and back yards, with this yard staying green all year long due to mondo grass having been planted years ago. This well maintained four sided brick ranch resides in the Briarlake/Lakeside school cluster. A children's play park is just down the street where neighbors meet for fun activities. Front door opens to fashionable bright living room with large fireplace and bookshelves on either side. Two dining areas can be accessed from the updated kitchen with large serving bar, or use one as a reading /study area. Two bedrooms down the hall offer lots of light via large windows and ample closet space. Downstairs basement could double as an apartment as it offers tons of closet space, large laundry/storage area, bright updated kitchen and sizeable living space with separate outside entrance. Sliding patio door leads to patio and nicely forested backyard. Camelias, native Hydrangeas, and more bllom in summer. Roof, HVAC, gutters, kitchens, baths all updated. Great location inside I285 close to Emory, CDC, Oak Grove & Decatur. Swim and Tennis club nearby.
FMLS #5589448
Nov 7, 2016
Price Changed
$249,750
$125/sq ft
Nov 10, 2015
Sold
$253,350
$127/sq ft
Oct 1, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 25, 2015
Price Changed
$253,350
$127/sq ft
Sep 25, 2015
Price Changed
$249,750
$125/sq ft
Aug 31, 2015
Listed
$267,500
$134/sq ft
Perfectly maintained 4 sided brick ranch in Briarlake/Lakeside school cluster. Kitchen opens to a large dining area & a second dining area that also could be an office/flex room. Beautiful built in bookshelves around fireplace in living room. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, plus a huge family room downstairs. Hardwood floors upstairs & down with finished basement. Enjoy sitting on your covered front porch in a wonderful walking neighborhood close to a community park plus a swim & tennis club nearby. Great location Inside 285 close to Emory, CDC, Oak Grove & Decatur.
Public Records
Nov 12, 2015
Sold
$253,400
$127/sq ft
GAMLS #7515043
Dec 1, 2015
Price Changed
$249,750
$125/sq ft
Nov 10, 2015
Sold
$253,350
$127/sq ft
Oct 1, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2015
Price Changed
$253,350
$127/sq ft
Sep 25, 2015
Price Changed
$249,750
$125/sq ft
Aug 31, 2015
Listed
$267,500
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1991
Sold
$103,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1985
Sold
$79,300
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,096 (−17.4%)
$52,680 + $166,880
$219,560
2024
$7,381 (+107.7%)
$52,680 + $166,880
$219,560
2023
$3,554 (−7.2%)
$51,800 + $164,160
$215,960
2022
$3,828 (+8.8%)
$51,600 + $71,920
$123,520
2021
$3,519 (+0.5%)
$48,000 + $62,120
$110,120
2020
$3,501 (−0.6%)
$48,000 + $62,120
$110,120
2019
$3,520 (+8.4%)
$48,000 + $63,400
$111,400
2018
$3,248 (−1.8%)
$48,000 + $51,960
$99,960
2017
$3,309 (+2.9%)
$48,000 + $51,960
$99,960
2016
$3,215 (+26.4%)
$33,360 + $63,320
$96,680
2014
$2,543 (−7.7%)
$33,360 + $53,800
$87,160
2013
$2,755 (−4.5%)
$33,360 + $50,520
$83,880
2012
$2,885 (+43.1%)
$33,360 + $50,520
$83,880
2011
$2,016 (−28.2%)
$19,120 + $37,856
$56,976
2010
$2,807 (+11.7%)
$21,040 + $66,640
$87,680
2008
$2,512
Tax history for 1599 Springbrook Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,096 (−17.4%)
$52,680 + $166,880
$219,560
2024
$7,381 (+107.7%)
$52,680 + $166,880
$219,560
2023
$3,554 (−7.2%)
$51,800 + $164,160
$215,960
2022
$3,828 (+8.8%)
$51,600 + $71,920
$123,520
2021
$3,519 (+0.5%)
$48,000 + $62,120
$110,120
2020
$3,501 (−0.6%)
$48,000 + $62,120
$110,120
2019
$3,520 (+8.4%)
$48,000 + $63,400
$111,400
2018
$3,248 (−1.8%)
$48,000 + $51,960
$99,960
2017
$3,309 (+2.9%)
$48,000 + $51,960
$99,960
2016
$3,215 (+26.4%)
$33,360 + $63,320
$96,680
2014
$2,543 (−7.7%)
$33,360 + $53,800
$87,160
2013
$2,755 (−4.5%)
$33,360 + $50,520
$83,880
2012
$2,885 (+43.1%)
$33,360 + $50,520
$83,880
2011
$2,016 (−28.2%)
$19,120 + $37,856
$56,976
2010
$2,807 (+11.7%)
$21,040 + $66,640
$87,680
2008
$2,512
*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
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,650
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 146 01 059
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
SERI
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten 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-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) 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.
Zone overlays
SPRINGBROOK ESTATES 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 Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Factory Built, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Library, Office, Other
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,097
Below Grade Finished Area: 837
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 260
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: All that tract or parcel of land located in Land lot 146 of the 18th district, Dekalb County, GA being lot 7, Block 1, of Springbrook Estates
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other
Heating: Central, Forced Air, 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, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briarlake
Middle Or Junior School: Henderson - Dekalb
High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Location Information
Directions: From La Vista and Clairmont, east on La Vista towards Oak Grove, Right on Frazier, Right on Springbrook
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,650
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 146 01 059
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Briarlake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Henderson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Lakeside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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