A RARE TRUE LOFT IN A NATIONAL REGISTERED HISTORIC SCHOOLHOUSE, WITH EXPOSED BRICK, SOARING CEILINGS, AND A HALF-ACRE PRIVATE BACKYARD IN THE HEART OF PONCEY-HIGHLAND! Welcome to Highland School Lofts, one of Atlanta's most distinctive residential conversions. This two-story brick schoolhouse from the early 1900s was thoughtfully transformed into just 30 loft homes by award-winning Atlanta architecture firm Smith Dalia, preserving the kind of character no new construction can replicate. Inside, this home is unmistakably loft-style, with exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, original windows, and visible ductwork framing a spacious, open layout. Because each residence inherits its own architectural features from its place in the building, no two homes feel quite the same. The sellers have steadily upgraded the home since 2017. The kitchen features freshly painted cabinets and all new appliances, and an LG WashTower was added to the laundry. Lighting has been thoughtfully refined throughout, with updated accent lights, ceiling fans, LED conversions, dimmers, and sensors, plus accent reading lights in the bedroom and electronic roller shades. Storage has been maximized with custom closet shelving, closet track lighting, and rollout bins and trays in the pantry. The home is vacant, move-in ready, and includes all appliances. Step outside to more than half an acre of shared green space, a rare find in the middle of the city and a perfect spot for reading, grilling, playing with your dog, or mingling with neighbors. In spring, the property comes alive with flowering plants all around. Secure fob-controlled entry and one assigned parking space add everyday ease, with visitor parking available in both lots. Tucked away yet close to everything, this location is hard to beat. Publix, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Colette Bakery, Big Softie, and neighborhood staple Manuel's Tavern are all under five minutes on foot. Inman Park and Ponce City Market are a 15-minute walk, with favorites like Fritti, Sotto Sotto, and newcomers Mushi Ni and Mister O1 nearby. In walkable, tight-knit Poncey-Highland, you may find you rarely need your car. With only 30 homes, this is boutique, historic living at its finest. Come see it for yourself.
Active
$350,000
978 North Ave NE APT 109, Atlanta, GA 30306
1beds
817sqft
Condominium
Built in 1968
-- sqft lot
$341,200 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsExposed brickTwo-story brick schoolhouseLed conversionsUpdated accent lightsHalf-acre private backyardFreshly painted cabinets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Tucker alex@thetuckergroup.com,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10856236
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 817
- Total interior livable area: 817 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 817
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 740 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 14 001600111271
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Sidewalks
- Security: Key Card Entry
- Subdivision: HIGHLAND SCHOOL LOFTS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Trash
Location
- Region: Atlanta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,471
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$341,200
$324,000 - $358,000
$1,976/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000-17.6%$428/sqft |
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| 10/6/2024 | Listing removed | $425,000$520/sqft |
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| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$520/sqft |
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| 7/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000+89.9%$551/sqft |
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| 11/10/2016 | Sold | $237,000-1.2%$290/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $239,900$294/sqft |
Source: DORSEY ALSTON REALTORS #5734155 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2,500 +23.2% | $57,600 +28.7% |
| 2014 | $2,029 +202.7% | $44,760 +66.8% |
| 2013 | $670 | $26,840 +77.9% |
| 2012 | $670 0% | $15,090 |
| 2011 | $671 +0.6% | $15,090 |
| 2010 | $666 | $15,090 |
| 2009 | $666 +7.7% | $15,090 |
| 2008 | $619 -2.7% | $15,090 -60.9% |
| 2007 | $636 -3.9% | $38,640 +0.2% |
| 2006 | $662 -59.1% | $38,560 |
| 2005 | $1,619 | $38,560 |
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Neighborhood: Poncey-Highland
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Springdale Park
- Middle: David T Howard
- High: Midtown
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.









