Every once in a while a home comes along that captures the imagination, exceeds all expectations, & sets new standards of design, function, & luxury. That home is 905 Vistavia Cir. An original Midcentury Modern residence which was purposely built for the Healey family. Mr. Healey was a celebrated professor at Emory. His daily walking commute to Emory took him through the rear gate of his property & into Lullwater Preserve. From there he continued his walking commute to his office at Emory. Lullwater Preserve is the home of the residence for the President of Emory University. The home has been transformed into a sprawling 6BEDx3BATH Midcentury Atomic Ranch. 4BEDx2BATH up & 2BEDx1BATH down. The property could easily function as a multi-generation home. The current designer-owner made it her mission to maintain the original MCM feel while updating every system & adding new levels of thoughtful design & modern convenience. A *very MCM* shed-roof 2 car-carport greets you at the top of the drive. Walk through the front door and you'll enter a room bathed in dappled sunlight from every wall. The original wood burning fireplace adds character & texture. The chef's kitchen is designed to impress while also being fully functional. A gas 6-burner professional range is complemented by a custom-designed island which is capped by beautiful "leather" solid surface stone. Clerestory windows allow even more light to wash over the kitchen & den. Dual glass sliders welcome you out onto the pvt rear deck. There is a feeling of quiet serenity that is almost impossible to achieve while being *this close* to everything in Atlanta. Original tongue & groove ceilings, casement windows, custom tiled baths, gleaming oak floors, & hand selected finishes & hardware will impress you at every turn. Finally, if location is everything, then the location for 905 Vistavia couldn't be better. Situated literally only minutes from Emory, the CDC, Downtown Decatur, Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, & Toco Hill, you're never far from unlimited shopping, dining, & entertainment options. This home won't last long and another one like it won't come around soon. Don't let it slip through your fingers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
4 spacesParking
Listed by Team Bedgood• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Listed by William L Bedgood• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Bought with Heather King• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7042681
Redfin Estimate
$962,287
$112K since sold in June 2022$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 24.4% higher than the average sale price ($773K) of 5 comparable homes.
Every once in a while a home comes along that captures the imagination, exceeds all expectations, & sets new standards of design, function, & luxury. That home is 905 Vistavia Cir. An original Midcentury Modern residence which was purposely built for the Healey family. Mr. Healey was a celebrated professor at Emory. His daily walking commute to Emory took him through the rear gate of his property & into Lullwater Preserve. From there he continued his walking commute to his office at Emory. Lullwater Preserve is the home of the residence for the President of Emory University. The home has been transformed into a sprawling 6BEDx3BATH Midcentury Atomic Ranch. 4BEDx2BATH up & 2BEDx1BATH down. The property could easily function as a multi-generation home. The current designer-owner made it her mission to maintain the original MCM feel while updating every system & adding new levels of thoughtful design & modern convenience. A *very MCM* shed-roof 2 car-carport greets you at the top of the drive. Walk through the front door and you'll enter a room bathed in dappled sunlight from every wall. The original wood burning fireplace adds character & texture. The chef's kitchen is designed to impress while also being fully functional. A gas 6-burner professional range is complemented by a custom-designed island which is capped by beautiful "leather" solid surface stone. Clerestory windows allow even more light to wash over the kitchen & den. Dual glass sliders welcome you out onto the pvt rear deck. There is a feeling of quiet serenity that is almost impossible to achieve while being *this close* to everything in Atlanta. Original tongue & groove ceilings, casement windows, custom tiled baths, gleaming oak floors, & hand selected finishes & hardware will impress you at every turn. Finally, if location is everything, then the location for 905 Vistavia couldn't be better. Situated literally only minutes from Emory, the CDC, Downtown Decatur, Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, & Toco Hill, you're never far from unlimited shopping, dining, & entertainment options. This home won't last long and another one like it won't come around soon. Don't let it slip through your fingers.
FMLS #6938987
Oct 4, 2021
Sold
$400,000
Sep 20, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2021
Relisted
—
Sep 2, 2021
Listed
$400,000
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY IN TOCO HILL/MASON MILL! HOME WILL NEED WATER & MOLD REMEDIATION Architect designed c. 1956 Midcentury Modern residence owned by the same family since 1956, has never been on the market. Superb location, adjacent to Lullwater nature preserve & Lullwater House (Emory Pres. residence), & Candler Lake. Walking distance to CDC, Emory University, Mason Mill Park, WD Thompson Park, & Toco Hill. Tremendous upside potential, post-renovation. Currently configured as a 3BEDx2BATH split-level with unfinished basement & enormous sunroom on the rear of the home, approx. 3000 sqft. Plenty of sqft to add another bed & bath. Bathrooms are original & vintage & could easily be retained & modernized. Original oak floors are in excellent condition. Wood-burning brick frplc. Home *may* not qualify for conventional financing. First priority will be granted to those with cash offers & hard money investor financing. NO VA & NO FHA LOANS.
GAMLS #9044375
Oct 4, 2021
Sold
$400,000
Oct 1, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2021
Listed
$400,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,754 (+74.1%)
$81,080 + $269,000
$350,080
2024
$9,047 (+9.3%)
$81,080 + $269,000
$350,080
2023
$8,274 (+11.9%)
$81,080 + $234,720
$315,800
2022
$7,394 (+34.6%)
$77,960 + $82,040
$160,000
2021
$5,492 (+1.0%)
$80,000 + $108,600
$188,600
2020
$5,440 (+16.0%)
$80,000 + $108,600
$188,600
2019
$4,691 (+6.1%)
$80,000 + $75,400
$155,400
2018
$4,422 (−5.5%)
$31,689 + $112,351
$144,040
2017
$4,681 (+11.8%)
$31,689 + $112,351
$144,040
2016
$4,187 (+20.7%)
$34,000 + $120,680
$154,680
2014
$3,468 (+4.8%)
$34,000 + $98,560
$132,560
2013
$3,311 (−4.5%)
$27,000 + $75,560
$102,560
2012
$3,468 (−12.8%)
$27,000 + $75,560
$102,560
2011
$3,977 (+11.2%)
$27,000 + $87,040
$114,040
2010
$3,575 (+8.2%)
$30,169 + $83,871
$114,040
2008
$3,304
Tax history for 905 Vistavia Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,754 (+74.1%)
$81,080 + $269,000
$350,080
2024
$9,047 (+9.3%)
$81,080 + $269,000
$350,080
2023
$8,274 (+11.9%)
$81,080 + $234,720
$315,800
2022
$7,394 (+34.6%)
$77,960 + $82,040
$160,000
2021
$5,492 (+1.0%)
$80,000 + $108,600
$188,600
2020
$5,440 (+16.0%)
$80,000 + $108,600
$188,600
2019
$4,691 (+6.1%)
$80,000 + $75,400
$155,400
2018
$4,422 (−5.5%)
$31,689 + $112,351
$144,040
2017
$4,681 (+11.8%)
$31,689 + $112,351
$144,040
2016
$4,187 (+20.7%)
$34,000 + $120,680
$154,680
2014
$3,468 (+4.8%)
$34,000 + $98,560
$132,560
2013
$3,311 (−4.5%)
$27,000 + $75,560
$102,560
2012
$3,468 (−12.8%)
$27,000 + $75,560
$102,560
2011
$3,977 (+11.2%)
$27,000 + $87,040
$114,040
2010
$3,575 (+8.2%)
$30,169 + $83,871
$114,040
2008
$3,304
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,725
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 104 02 039
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve 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-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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.
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: View to Family Room,Pantry,Stone Counters,Breakfast Bar
Dining Room Features: Great Room,Open Concept
Room Type: Other
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Briar Vista
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Pls use Google Maps
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,725
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 104 02 039
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Briar Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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