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Neel Reid-designed showstopper with ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ ties fancies $2.7M
It’s marketed as a six-bedroom masterpiece in Druid Hills.
At the Art Moderne-inspired Sophia townhomes, first resale costs $850K
The three-level end-unit near Emory University and the CDC flaunts north of 3,000 square feet.
Fresh renderings: Emory breaks ground on medical complex overlooking park
With space for startups, the 350,000-square-foot facility is on track to open in 2022.
For $3.3M, ‘flawless’ Druid Hills home makes case for being Atlanta’s grandest Tudor
This 7,100-square-footer from the 1920s is thoroughly updated with modern sensibilities.
Druid Hills condo at ‘murder mansion’ boasts elegance, history for $769K
Containing the former library where owner Henry Heinz was murdered in 1943, rumors swirl the house is haunted.
Neighboring Fernbank Museum, century-old Neel Reid home beckons $2.2M
The Draper House represents a bit of a departure from the famed architect’s more extravagant work.
What $700K buys around Atlanta right now
From timeworn charm to modern sophistication, this price point delivers a lot of choices intown.
In Atlanta, could the sky be falling on older, high-end resales?
Trends suggest top-shelf buyers prefer to build their own dream homes, not buy someone else’s.
Photos: Explore wondrous South Peachtree Creek Trail, a ‘connective tissue’ for Emory and beyond
Just north of Decatur, the growing PATH system is a hidden treasure and mobility option.
For $2.7M, respectfully modernized Druid Hills classic with heated pool is gorgeous
1925 traditional is a well-preserved example of neighborhood’s architectural legacy.
New Emory PATH projects promise walkability, bikeability around university district
Two proposed trails are part of an effort to link all of Atlanta’s major universities with the multi-use PATH system.
Renderings: Conversion of 1950s Ponce church to condos, townhomes roars ahead
Prices at the multifaceted 1200 Ponce project will begin in the mid-$500Ks.
Near Emory, new life on tap for midcentury building with unique history
Structure neighboring Emory Village to be reborn for veterinary acupuncture and law offices, seller reports.
In Druid Hills, early 1900s ‘masterpiece’ by pioneering female architect seeks $2.8M
Revived six-bedroom by Leila Ross Wilburn draws inspiration from Paris’s Belle Époque.
In Druid Hills, discounted Philip T. Shutze ‘gem’ keeps hearing crickets at $2M
Old-world design by celebrated Atlanta architect meets modernized interiors, but buyers haven’t bitten.
In Druid Hills, townhomes, condos harkening Art Moderne era take shape
Beginning at $795K, first townhomes with throwback style off Briarcliff Road pegged for summer debut.
Home of Coca-Cola heiress in Druid Hills lingers for sale at $1.4M
"Rainbow Villa" was designed by noted architect Philip Trammell Shutze.
Two Atlanta sites ranked on historic places most in peril across Georgia
The Georgia Trust’s annual ranking of "Places in Peril" includes one of the oldest structures on Peachtree Road and a neighborhood designed by Olmsted.
Stylish midcentury rebuild in Druid Hills is lingering for $735K
Reduced to the foundation and bricks, this (almost) new construction received a recent price cut in an effort to move it.
National study: Building houses in Atlanta is easy. But Brookhaven? Not so much
Analysis finds that Brookhaven’s 30319 zip code is the toughest place for building new housing in the region.
For $985K, Buckhead midcentury stunner flaunts architectural pedigree, zen
Near Chastain Park, updated 1959 property brings outdoors in, via massive windows.
In Druid Hills, midcentury modern treasure is ‘unadulterated’ for $799K
This stylish four-bedroom from 1953 maximizes its tranquil setting near Emory University.
North Druid Hills condo proposal to move forward, despite NIMBY pushback
Two three-story buildings will bring 24 residential flats to woods near Emory University.
Toco Hills project near Emory University to feature $300K condos, more
Billed as "urban infill," Parkside at Mason Mill by Pulte Homes will replace more than 400 apartments with a mix of homes, condos.
This picturesque, $750K Druid Hills Tudor secured a contract in a day
Beyond curb appeal, perks include the cozy private deck, a sunroom, and the updated kitchen’s breakfast nook and wide-planks.
Near Emory and CDC, a rare (and contentious) condo project now planned
For a year, neighbors have been fighting development of a two-acre parcel along Briarcliff Road, citing safety concerns about falling ice. But new renderings and a filing with DeKalb County indicate things are moving forward.
Briarcliff Mansion conversion gets approval, British press coverage
Recently released plans for the transformation of the derelict mansion compound owned by Emory University have been approved, meaning the transformation to a boutique hotel could begin soon.
New Decatur modern has $650K price, abundance of angles
This angular new construction near Decatur is still rough around the edges (it’s 95 percent finished in the photos, we’re told), but it’s complete enough to get the general idea. And that idea is approachable modern, echoing new home offerings across Atlanta.
Grand plans emerge: historic Briarcliff Mansion's hotel redo
The 1930s Briarcliff Mansion, long-overlooked by owner Emory University, is about to get a new lease on life. Developers have unveiled grand plans for the estate, bringing 54 hotel rooms to the property, including 15 in the mansion.
Atlanta church preschool is ‘latest victim’ of ‘condo invasion’
A longstanding preschool at the intersection of several tony eastside Atlanta neighborhoods is being unwillingly displaced by the city’s booming real estate market, its leaders contend.
Airy neo-Prairie in Decatur called ‘heaven,’ seeks $989K
This Prairie-style new construction excels at airy open spaces — including the carport, which is large enough that the listing agent says it can double as a "pavilion." Which is a more enticing way of saying that $989,000 doesn’t buy a proper garage.
Photos highlight sleek Atlanta moderns worth touring
As part of the two-week-long MA! Design is Human celebration in the city, a range of modern homes were open for the curious to tour this past weekend. We checked out six unique houses across the heart of the city. Photos included.
In Druid Hills, Spellbinding Tudor Castle asks $3.6M
This six-bedroom, six-bathroom, 3,611-square-foot renovation of a Druid Hills estate property boasts an acre and a half, an oversized garage with workshop, and a wine cellar with tasting room. It's been featured in magazines, and justifiably so.
Agent: Midcentury Modern Near Emory is Offer Central
What this relic from 1951 lacks in sheer space (1,367 square feet) it compensates with a unique courtyard entryway, vaulted-ceiling hipness, and windows that don't quit. Walking to Whole Foods is also doable.
Own a Huge Contemporary Cabin Near Emory for $1.1M
Built in 1996, this 5,053-square-footer in Druid Hills capitalizes on its mountain-like surroundings of woods and water, incorporating plentiful windows among airy rooms and one large outdoor space after the next.
Sneak Peek: The Cheapest Nice House in Druid Hills
On Briarcliff Road, near Virginia-Highland and Emory, this three-bedroom adobe from 1929 isn't necessarily cheap at $475,000, but it could be the least expensive entree into this part of town for a stylish, turnkey house.
Gutted Poncey-Highland Manse Ripe for New Life
Stripped to its studs, the 1925 classical two-story home sits in an enviable location and is poised for redevelopment. But who will bite at $1.3 million?