
Status: Sold
1239 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Sold Price
$1,740,000
Sold on Jul 21, 2023
This is your chance to own a piece of Morningside history! Built in 1909, the iconic farmhouse at 1239 North Highland, rumored to be the oldest home in Morningside, oozes Southern charm from the oversized front porch with a swing to the gorgeous Magnolia tree and Azaleas. The first floor boasts a gorgeous chef's kitchen that spares no detail. Two dishwashers, designer Hallman 6-burner gas range with stainless pot filler above, two appliances garages including a coffee station with its own pot filler, under cabinet lighting and power strips, lighted glass cabinets, oversized refrigerator and freezer, separate ice maker and more! Custom walk-in pantry has built-in shelving, gorgeous wood countertops and a beverage cooler. Beautiful and durable quartzite countertops with island overlooking the breakfast room. All atop charming brick floors! Also on the first floor is a dining room with built-in China cabinets with glass doors, living room, original butler's pantry, 5th bedroom or office with built-in shelving, and full bath. Upstairs you will find the spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and newly renovated spa-like bath with free-standing tub separate walk-in shower, private water closet, and double vanity (photos of primary suite will be posted on 6/12). Additionally, on the second floor there are three more secondary bedrooms (two with charming original fireplaces) and additional full bath. A thoughtfully designed mudroom area, including power outlets for charging laptops and devices leads to the large, flat backyard with top of the line artificial turf installed in 2020. Do not miss the designer farmhouse-style Carriage House over the detached 2 car garage with vaulted ceilings, full bath, kitchen with ice maker and beverage cooler and wall of custom cabinetry! Perfect for in-law suite. This historic charmer sits on a corner lot with driveway on McLynn Avenue. Front and back yard are enclosed with white picket fence and is one block away from San Francisco Coffee, Ma Li, DBA BBQ and is equidistance to both the heart of Virginia Highlands and Morningside. Walk to Alons, Whiskey Bird, Murphey's, Pure Barre, Highland Tap, George's, and all of the fabulous shops and boutiques that the neighborhood has to offer. This one won't last long! Lower bedroom count is representative of the carriage house bed and bath count.
Read more- Bedrooms
- 6
- Baths
- 4
- House Size
- 3,922 sqft
- Year Built
- 1909
- Lot Size
- 0.22 ac
Location
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Interior Information
- appliances
- Dishwasher
- Double Oven
- Refrigerator
- basement
- Crawl Space
- cooling
- Central Air
- features
- Pantry
- Entrance Foyer
- Bookcases
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Speed Internet
- fireplace
- Other
- flooring
- Hardwood
- heating
- Central
- laundry features
- Laundry Closet
- Upper Level
Exterior Information
- fence
- Back Yard
- Fenced
- Front Yard
- patio and porch
- Patio
- roof
- Composition
Property Information
- architectural style
- Other
- community
- Park
- construction
- Other
- lot
- Level
- Private
- parking
- Attached
- Garage
- sewer
- Public Sewer
- subdivision name
- Morningside
- utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Water Available
- water source
- Public

- Listed By Scott C. Riley
- scott.riley@kw.com
- (404) 564-5560
- Keller Williams Realty
- (404) 564-5560
- klrw305@kw.com
- MLS 10168808
Tax History
Date | Property Tax | Land | Additions | Tax Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,929 (+16.6%) | $351,500 | $1,033,100 | $1,384,600 (+16.6%) |
| 2022 | $19,672 (+28.8%) | $262,700 | $925,200 | $1,187,900 (+13.1%) |
| 2021 | $15,272 (0%) | $252,300 | $797,700 | $1,050,000 (-9.6%) |
| 2020 | $15,272 | $316,800 | $844,700 | $1,161,500 |
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