$369,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

653 N Highland Ave NE Unit 3 Atlanta, GA 30306

Poncey-Highland Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
961 Sq Ft
$418/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$384 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • Springdale Park Elementary School Rated A
  • City View
  • Oversized primary bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Poised above one of Atlanta’s most iconic tree-lined avenues, this beautifully appointed pre-war condo offers a timeless blend of historic character and modern sophistication in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Occupying a coveted top-floor corner unit in an intimate 1920s-era building, this home showcases enduring architectural detail complemented by thoughtfully curated contemporary updates.

Inside, a distinctive and rarely available floorplan features both a second bedroom and a formal dining room—an elegant and functional layout seldom found in the area. The freshly painted interior is anchored by a sun-drenched living room, where a charming fireplace, plantation shutters, and walls of transom-topped windows frame picturesque skyline views and fill the space with natural light.

The kitchen offers granite countertops, a stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, including a brand-new refrigerator, gas cooking, and under-cabinet task lighting with access to your quiet, covered porch. Additional highlights include refinished hardwood floors, generous closet space, additional communal storage, and a new HVAC system. HOA fee includes water and sewer.

Set within a character-rich building, this home delivers exceptional walkability to the BeltLine, Freedom Park, Ponce City Market, Piedmont Park, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Virginia-Highland and Inman Park.
For those seeking charm, location, and a truly rare floor plan, this intown gem checks every box.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Rigoli

Compass License #353025 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Baer

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #339867

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,759

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $418 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • European Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 961 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near the Beltline

Schools

  • Springdale Park Elementary School
  • David T Howard Middle School
  • Midtown High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14 001600131436

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units
  • Poncey Highland Subdivision
  • Rental Restrictions

Recreation

  • Park
  • Trails

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,759

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$418 per month

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: European
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 961.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Attached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, Entrance Foyer, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: End Unit, No One Above
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 961.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: City
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Permit Required

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Rent Restrictions: Yes
  • Community Features: Near Beltline, Homeowners Assoc, Public Transportation, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Sidewalks, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Near Schools
  • Association Fee: 418
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Poncey-Highland

Association/Amenities

  • Number Of Units In Community: 6

Schools

  • Elementary School: Springdale Park
  • Middle School: David T Howard
  • High School: Midtown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0220
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number: 14 001600131436
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Lighting, Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4759.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-0016-0013-143-6
  • Close Date: 2025-07-18
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Springdale Park
  • High School: Midtown
  • Middle School: David T Howard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2016
Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Thompson Kristie K
Bought by
Fisher Marc J
Seller's Agent
Sara Lee Parker
Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Buyer's Agent
ANNE CINTRON
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$279,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2012
Closed on
Feb 6, 2012
Sold by
Blue Ridge Highlands Holdi
Bought by
Thompson Kristie K
Seller's Agent
Sara Lee Parker
Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Buyer's Agent
Justin Ziegler
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$170,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.07%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $279,000 --
Warranty Deed $170,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $369,000 -2.6% $384 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $379,000 +35.8% $394 / Sq Ft
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Sold $279,000 -3.5% $290 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2016 08/26/16 For Sale $289,000 +69.5% $301 / Sq Ft
02/06/2012 02/06/12 Sold $170,500 -2.6% $177 / Sq Ft
01/07/2012 01/07/12 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2012 01/01/12 For Sale $175,000 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,451 $129,720 $17,960 $111,760
2023 $2,451 $114,960 $14,320 $100,640
2022 $2,787 $114,960 $14,320 $100,640
2021 $2,680 $111,640 $13,920 $97,720
2020 $2,655 $110,320 $13,760 $96,560
2019 $346 $106,640 $11,800 $94,840
2018 $4,311 $104,120 $11,520 $92,600
2017 $3,288 $76,120 $10,240 $65,880
2016 $1,945 $76,120 $10,240 $65,880
2015 $1,953 $76,120 $10,240 $65,880
2014 $1,593 $64,040 $6,440 $57,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7575647

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 14-0016-0013-143-6