Spectacular Renovation! Coveted Fernbank Elementary cluster! Open contemporary floor plan! Newly painted exterior & interior, new windows, new roof & gutters,new drive way, new custom cabinets in kitchen & baths, new lighting & plumbing fixtures throughout, new marble counters in kitchen, new stainless upscale appliances including refrigerator & microwave! Hardwood floors recently finished. Newly added shower. New patio added in wonderful, level backyard! Living room & Sunroom/ family room are perfect for entertaining! New electric fireplace adds flair to the sunroom. New HVAC system! Open dining concept and large eat in kitchen with lots of counter space perfect for your dinner parties! Property newly staged and ready for an immediate move in. Wonderful location close to Emory, CDC, the VA hospital and major highways. Appraisal on file from last year for $466,000 before all updates were completed. Home Warranty up to $600. One year termite bond.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Taylor• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with DANA ERIS• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6692297
Redfin Estimate
$597,689
$146K since sold in June 2020$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($543K) of 5 comparable homes.
Spectacular Renovation! Coveted Fernbank Elementary cluster! Open contemporary floor plan! Newly painted exterior & interior, new windows, new roof & gutters,new drive way, new custom cabinets in kitchen & baths, new lighting & plumbing fixtures throughout, new marble counters in kitchen, new stainless upscale appliances including refrigerator & microwave! Hardwood floors recently finished. Newly added shower. New patio added in wonderful, level backyard! Living room & Sunroom/ family room are perfect for entertaining! New electric fireplace adds flair to the sunroom. New HVAC systems! Home Warranty up to $600! One year termite bond!
FMLS #6614162
Dec 5, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2019
Relisted
—
Nov 13, 2019
Delisted
—
Oct 17, 2019
Price Changed
$449,900
$261/sq ft
Oct 4, 2019
Price Changed
$453,900
$263/sq ft
Sep 7, 2019
Listed
$460,900
$267/sq ft
GAMLS #8655756
Dec 6, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2019
Price Changed
$449,900
$261/sq ft
Oct 4, 2019
Price Changed
$453,900
$263/sq ft
Sep 7, 2019
Listed
$460,900
$267/sq ft
FMLS #6571955
Jul 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2019
Price Changed
$449,000
$260/sq ft
Jul 7, 2019
Price Changed
$454,900
$264/sq ft
Jun 30, 2019
Price Changed
$464,900
$270/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Price Changed
$469,000
$272/sq ft
Jun 18, 2019
Listed
$479,900
$278/sq ft
FMLS #6026883
Jul 6, 2018
Sold
$260,000
$151/sq ft
Jun 15, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2018
Listed
$244,000
$142/sq ft
GAMLS #8398075
Jul 6, 2018
Sold
$260,000
$151/sq ft
Jun 18, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2018
Listed
$244,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,863 (+6.0%)
$80,960 + $148,600
$229,560
2024
$6,473 (+7.2%)
$80,960 + $148,600
$229,560
2023
$6,040 (+3.0%)
$80,960 + $119,720
$200,680
2022
$5,863 (+4.5%)
$60,000 + $113,680
$173,680
2021
$5,608 (−0.2%)
$60,000 + $104,400
$164,400
2020
$5,619 (+14.4%)
$60,000 + $104,400
$164,400
2019
$4,910 (−11.5%)
$48,880 + $55,120
$104,000
2018
$5,548 (−4.4%)
$60,000 + $58,280
$118,280
2017
$5,806 (+20.1%)
$60,000 + $58,280
$118,280
2016
$4,834 (+51.6%)
$22,800 + $78,800
$101,600
2014
$3,189 (−9.7%)
$22,800 + $72,920
$95,720
2013
$3,530
$22,800 + $47,440
$70,240
2012
$3,533 (−27.1%)
$22,800 + $47,440
$70,240
2011
$4,848 (+10.0%)
$28,240 + $73,080
$101,320
2010
$4,407 (+352.1%)
$32,680 + $68,640
$101,320
2008
$975
Tax history for 597 Willivee Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,863 (+6.0%)
$80,960 + $148,600
$229,560
2024
$6,473 (+7.2%)
$80,960 + $148,600
$229,560
2023
$6,040 (+3.0%)
$80,960 + $119,720
$200,680
2022
$5,863 (+4.5%)
$60,000 + $113,680
$173,680
2021
$5,608 (−0.2%)
$60,000 + $104,400
$164,400
2020
$5,619 (+14.4%)
$60,000 + $104,400
$164,400
2019
$4,910 (−11.5%)
$48,880 + $55,120
$104,000
2018
$5,548 (−4.4%)
$60,000 + $58,280
$118,280
2017
$5,806 (+20.1%)
$60,000 + $58,280
$118,280
2016
$4,834 (+51.6%)
$22,800 + $78,800
$101,600
2014
$3,189 (−9.7%)
$22,800 + $72,920
$95,720
2013
$3,530
$22,800 + $47,440
$70,240
2012
$3,533 (−27.1%)
$22,800 + $47,440
$70,240
2011
$4,848 (+10.0%)
$28,240 + $73,080
$101,320
2010
$4,407 (+352.1%)
$32,680 + $68,640
$101,320
2008
$975
*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
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 050 04 022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Garage
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Seats 12+
Room Type: Living Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Private
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: See GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 050 04 022
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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