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About this home
One-level living, with a beautiful in-ground pool, perfectly situated on a generous corner lot in sought after Lavista Park! Hard to find combination of easy living, a large garden and private recreational space all in one lovely location. Move-in ready, this meticulously maintained brick home has three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms on the main level, and an additional guestroom and full bathroom in the basement for overflow/guests. A large open living room and dining room set the tone for a warm welcome each morning, while the charming, updated kitchen offers a suite of stainless-steel appliances including a gas range with custom hood, dishwasher, refrigerator and wine fridge - that make daily food prep and entertaining a breeze. Quartzite countertops abound with a beautiful carved wood island at its center, complete with an enamel farmhouse sink. Just off the kitchen there is an all-season Florida room, with easy access to the outdoor dining area, pool, tiki hut, outdoor powder room and outdoor shower. This "mini-compound" also features plenty of secure storage for all your outdoor equipment whether that be bikes, kayaks, golf clubs, gardening equipment, or all of the above. In addition, there is a two-car detached garage connected to the home by a covered front porch, that is its own little serene oasis in of itself. Completely turnkey this home also features a three-year-old roof and a brand-new HVAC system. It is also a connected smart-home, with zoned Bose speakers, mounted exterior Ring cameras, and a whole-home security system. Conveniently located near I-85/75 and GA400, with easy access to Emory, the CDC, Buckhead, Midtown, and Brookhaven, this beautiful home brings together the ease of main-level living, the privacy of an established garden, and the pleasure of a poolside getaway all within reach of everything the city has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$466Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JESSICA LI• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Lavista Park, located between Buford Highway and North Druid Hills Road, is a residential and wooded Brookhaven neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lavista Road and Clairmont Road corridor, where international groceries, taquerias, and late-night eateries set a lively, street-level rhythm. Community touchstones include Plaza Fiesta, the Buford Highway Farmers Market, and the Atlanta History Center for culture beyond the tree canopy. Homes sit on generous lots with mature hardwoods, and the terrain rolls toward small creeks and pocket greenspaces. Daily life often centers on errands and dining along Buford Highway, then quieter evenings back on winding lanes. The setting feels tucked away without feeling remote, with MARTA rail and major arterials close by.
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Market insights
1247 Sheridan Rd · $999,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,000
Median sale price in this area is $338,894. (66% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Decorative fireplace in the keeping room
High-speed internet
Walk-in closet
Plantation shutters
Finished basement
Family room
Open-concept dining room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
2 full bathrooms on the main level
1 full bathroom on the lower level
Primary bathroom with double vanity and shower
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Solid-surface counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the main level and in the basement
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Stone
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Electric cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Garden
Private entrance
Private yard
Fenced backyard
Heated saltwater pool
Cabana
Shed
Irrigation equipment
Home design
One level
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Garage door opener
Side-facing garage
Level driveway
Open parking
Construction
Brick exterior
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric
220-volt electric in the laundry
Cable, electricity, phone, sewer, and water available
HOA & community
Near schools, shopping, trails, and a park
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Nestled on a gorgeous deep lot with lush landscaping, this Brookhaven charmer is designed for entertaining with fabulous outdoor poolside living at its best. Move right in this pristine brick traditional with flexible floor plan and absolutely stunning heated swimming pool with total privacy in your own oasis. Inviting covered front porch with sitting area sets the stage for this handsome home with designer touches throughout. The open floor plan is designed for today's life style with great flow from the light filled Living room and Dining Room to the sleek new kitchen with custom island and serving bar for casual dining. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious Family Room/Sunroom with fireplace, banquette, windows galore and brick accent wall. Walk out to your private Key West style setting with expansive outdoor patio with stone walls and fabulous entertaining areas including an enclosed outdoor bar with private entrance, half bath, and outdoor shower. Additionally there is a separate building for storing toys, floats, etc. Get ready for fabulous al fresco dining with lots of room for grilling and multiple seating areas. Relax poolside in the 12' x 20' heated pool surrounded by professionally designed mature landscaping for the ultimate private retreat in the flat fenced yard. Designer kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances including new gas range with grill and double ovens, plus wine refrigerator. There are 3 Bedrooms on the main floor. Primary Bedroom features a walk-in closet and private bath with large walk-in stone shower with seamless shower door and multiple rain head faucets including overhead rain shower. Two additional Bedrooms on the main with full tiled bath with large glass enclosed tub. The finished lower level with full tiled bath with shower and cozy built-in bed for guests boasts exceptional storage with built in cabinets. Large laundry room in terrace level. The new two car detached expanded garage connects to the main house on the covered porch and was designed to accommodate large SUV's. There's even more storage in the detached garage. Exceptional parking for multiple vehicles with a large driveway and secondary driveway parking pad. Rich hardwood floors throughout the main house with plantation shutters. Irrigation system. Just minutes from Buckhead and Morningside/Virginia Highland with low Dekalb taxes in Lavista Park, this pristine gem is a perfect 10!
GAMLS #10024337
Apr 12, 2022
Sold
$975,000
$455/sq ft
Mar 14, 2022
Pending
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Feb 25, 2022
Listed
$955,000
$445/sq ft
Nestled on a gorgeous deep lot with lush landscaping, this Lavista Park charmer is designed for entertaining with fabulous outdoor poolside living at its best. Move right in this pristine brick traditional with flexible floor plan and absolutely stunning heated swimming pool with total privacy in your own oasis. Inviting covered front porch with sitting area sets the stage for this handsome home with designer touches throughout. The open floor plan is designed for today's life style with great flow from the light filled Living room and Dining Room to the sleek new kitchen with custom island and serving bar for casual dining. Enjoy entertaining family and friends in the spacious Family Room/Sunroom Room with windows galore and brick accent wall. Walk out to your private Key West style setting with expansive outdoor patio with stone walls and fabulous entertaining areas including an enclosed outdoor bar with private entrance, half bath, and outdoor shower. Additionally there is a separate building for storing toys, floats, etc. Get ready for fabulous al fresco dining with lots of room for grilling. Relax poolside in the 12' x 20' heated pool surrounded by professionally designed mature landscaping for the ultimate private retreat in the flat fenced yard. Designer kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances including new gas range with grill and double ovens, plus wine refrigerator. There are 3 Bedrooms on the main floor. Primary Bedroom features a walk-in closet and private bath with large walk-in stone shower with seamless shower door and multiple rain head faucets including overhead rain shower. Two additional Bedrooms on the main with adorable full tiled bath with large glass enclosed tub. The finished lower level with full tiled bath with shower and cozy built-in bed for guests boasts exceptional storage with built in cabinets. Large laundry room in terrace level. The new two car detached expanded garage connects to the main house on the covered porch and was designed to accommodate large SUV's. There's even more storage in the detached garage. Exceptional parking for multiple vehicles with a large driveway and secondary driveway parking pad. Rich hardwood floors throughout the main house with plantation shutters. Irrigation system. Just minutes from Buckhead and Morningside/Virginia Highland with low Dekalb taxes, this gem is a perfect 10!
Public Records
Jun 5, 2014
Sold
$529,900
$247/sq ft
GAMLS #7256344
May 27, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2014
Sold
$529,900
$247/sq ft
May 15, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$529,900
$247/sq ft
FMLS #5279248
May 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2014
Sold
$529,900
$247/sq ft
May 2, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$529,900
$247/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 2006
Sold
$330,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2005
Sold
$239,500
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,065 (+16.2%)
$104,000 + $284,000
$388,000
2024
$9,520 (−39.4%)
$104,000 + $284,000
$388,000
2023
$15,710 (+89.2%)
$104,000 + $215,200
$319,200
2022
$8,302 (+3.7%)
$72,000 + $193,440
$265,440
2021
$8,003 (+6.6%)
$72,000 + $180,760
$252,760
2020
$7,505 (+1.8%)
$72,000 + $180,760
$252,760
2019
$7,372 (−7.9%)
$26,400 + $190,080
$216,480
2018
$8,000 (+4.0%)
$26,400 + $217,760
$244,160
2017
$7,693 (+40.4%)
$26,400 + $217,760
$244,160
2016
$5,478 (+78.2%)
$26,400 + $165,200
$191,600
2014
$3,074 (−3.6%)
$26,400 + $162,160
$188,560
2013
$3,189 (−4.6%)
$26,360 + $71,200
$97,560
2012
$3,343 (−18.1%)
$26,360 + $71,200
$97,560
2011
$4,079 (+6.7%)
$26,360 + $89,032
$115,392
2010
$3,824 (−4.5%)
$34,181 + $86,019
$120,200
2008
$4,004
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,145
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,145
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 108 01 018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atlanta, GA • 30324
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Atlanta. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1247 Sheridan Rd
$1,003,610
$4,610 over list price of $999K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $639K to $930K.