#7594797, HARVIN GREENE, Listing office: Dorsey Alston Realtors
1225 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30307
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About 1225 Clifton Rd
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Entrance Foyer, Permanent Attic Stairs
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Garage
- Waterfront: None
- View: Other
- Exterior: Private Entrance, Storage
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Tudor
- Heating: None
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $949,000
- Price/SqFt: $241
- HOA Amount: $0
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
- Directions: One house in from the intersection of Clifton Road and North Decatur Road - directly across from the Truist Bank which can be used for additional parking while showing if necessary.
- Year Built: 1929
- Living Area: 3,926 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.39 Acres
- MLS Number: 7492736
- MLS Name: First Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.
- Office Phone: (404) 235-8900
- Listing Agent: Gretchen Waters
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Nearby schools
7
Fernbank Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•157 Heaton Park Dr NE
9
Mary Lin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•586 Candler Park Dr NE
8
Springdale Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•1246 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $131,863. Most Atlanta, GA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1225 Clifton Rd
The listing price of 1225 Clifton Rd property is $949,000.
The property 1225 Clifton Rd is a house located in Atlanta, Georgia, 30307.
Active Listing: 1225 Clifton Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1225 Clifton Rd are: Fernbank Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Mary Lin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Springdale Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Renfroe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kittredge Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Druid Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Decatur High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hillside Conant School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 1225 Clifton Rd has 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1225 Clifton Rd is 3,926 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1225 Clifton Rd is 1929.
This home is located at 1225 Clifton Rd in Atlanta, GA and zip code 30307. This 3,926 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.39 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $949,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Atlanta, GA there were more than 303 sold above asking price, over 629 sold below and more than 266 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Atlanta, GA there were 12.7% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $425,128.