Storybook charm meets modern convenience in the heart of Candler Park/Lake Claire. Behind the classic white picket fence, this beautifully updated 1920s home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and the perfect blend of historic character and functional living spaces. The main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a welcoming living room, family room, separate dining room, and a spacious keeping room adjacent to the kitchen-ideal as a playroom, homework space, or gathering spot while meals are being prepared. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with a large center island, double ovens, an appliance cabinet, and abundant storage. A bedroom and full bath on the main level provide the perfect setup for guests or a home office. Upstairs, an open loft provides flexible space for a home office, play area, media room, or reading nook. Three secondary bedrooms share a well-appointed bath with a double vanity, while the spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat featuring a large walk-in closet with a custom closet system, double vanity, and oversized walk-in shower. Custom closet systems throughout the home maximize organization and storage. Floored attic adds large storage opportunity. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a screened porch that seamlessly extends the living space and provides the perfect setting for entertaining, morning coffee, or relaxing evenings. An open grilling deck overlooks the fenced backyard, offering plenty of room for play, pets, and outdoor gatherings. Located in one of Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods and in the highly desirable Mary Lin Elementary school district, this exceptional home offers timeless charm, abundant living space, and unbeatable access to neighborhood parks, local restaurants, shops, and all the amenities that make Candler Park and Lake Claire such beloved communities.
Active
$1,250,000
521 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
5beds
3,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$1,203,200 Zestimate®
$408/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern convenienceLarge center islandFamily roomSeparate dining roomOversized walk-in showerAppliance cabinetThoughtfully designed kitchen
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Listed by:
Alison Sternfels 404-569-3674,
Compass
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10785203
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Keeping Room, Loft
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
Features
- Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,060
- Total interior livable area: 3,060 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,060
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Private
Details
- Parcel number: 1523901103
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Claire/Candler Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Atlanta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $408/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $803,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,541
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,203,200
$1.14M - $1.26M
$6,669/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+61.3%$408/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$253/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Pending sale | $799,900$261/sqft |
Source: ADAMS REALTORS #8463777 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2018 | Price change | $799,900-8.6%$261/sqft |
Source: ADAMS REALTORS #8463777 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $875,000+48.3%$286/sqft |
Source: ADAMS REALTORS #8463777 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2016 | Sold | $590,000+18%$193/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2003 | Sold | $500,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $321,480 -2.2% |
| 2024 | $9,809 +4.5% | $328,760 -2.4% |
| 2023 | $9,384 +2.9% | $336,960 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $9,123 | $307,160 +3.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $296,240 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $8,731 +2.6% | $288,000 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $8,513 -0.3% | $291,680 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $8,535 +3.3% | $264,160 -4.3% |
| 2017 | $8,259 +572.2% | $275,920 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $1,229 | $257,440 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $1,229 | $234,640 +29.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $181,400 -7% |
| 2011 | -- | $194,960 |
| 2010 | $879 | $194,960 |
| 2009 | $879 +10.2% | $194,960 |
| 2008 | $797 -14.3% | $194,960 |
| 2007 | $930 | $194,960 |
| 2006 | $930 +4.9% | $194,960 +2.3% |
| 2005 | $886 +15% | $190,560 +4.7% |
| 2004 | $771 -1.4% | $182,040 |
| 2003 | $782 +110.9% | $182,040 |
| 2002 | $371 +263.5% | $182,040 +92.6% |
| 2001 | $102 | $94,520 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lake Claire
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10David T Howard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Midtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lin
- Middle: David T Howard
- High: Midtown
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- Georgia
- Dekalb County
- Atlanta
- 30307
- Lake Claire
- 521 Clifton Rd NE





