Rare investor/renovator opportunity in Historic Druid Hills. Less than 500 feet from Emory School of Law, this location can't be beat. Walk to the hospital, surrounding campus, Emory Village and Lullwater Park. This huge 1929 classic home is primed and ready to be brought back to its glory. The beautiful central stairway, high ceilings on main, original solid doors with glass knobs, original heavy trim work and arched doorway will transport you back in time. The extensive marble walls, stairs and columns complete the timeless stately appearance to the exterior. The hard work (demo) has been taken care of and this blank canvas has endless possibilities. Design your dream home or the next masterpiece to your portfolio, surrounding reno's in the multi-millions for this size home. With 4 levels to the main home, separate garage with above apartment, plus additional apartment, income-producing options are limitless with students, interns, residents and teachers just outside your door looking for housing. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something special.
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$958,000
1225 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
6beds
3,926sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$5,382 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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$5,382/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 01:58pm
Listed by:
Gretchen J Waters 404-642-3777,
Realty Associates of Atlanta
Bought with:
Yelena Maltsev, 446312
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10420839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,926
- Total interior livable area: 3,926 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,926
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 18 003 05 009
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Public Transport, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
Location
- Region: Atlanta
- Subdivision: Druid Hills
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $944,000-1.5%$240/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7492736 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Sold | $958,000+1.5%$244/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10420839 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $944,000-0.5%$240/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7492736 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000$242/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10420839 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $949,000$242/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10420839 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,216 -11.9% | $503,160 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $2,515 +7.6% | $446,960 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $2,338 -6.7% | $413,120 +27.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Druid Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fernbank Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Druid Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Druid Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fernbank
- Middle: Druid Hills
- High: Druid Hills
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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