RENTED MAY 1, 2026

685 E Morningside Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30324

Morningside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,309,386 - $1,433,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,169 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • City View
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Morningside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit, schools, and shops
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2026

Ideally located at 685 E Morningside Drive NE, this light-filled and beautifully updated true two-story, five-bedroom single-family rental offers a rare opportunity to enjoy timeless 1928 old-world charm paired seamlessly with modern comfort in the heart of Morningside—one of Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The home features a detached two-car garage with gated entry, additional driveway parking, and a charming porte cochere, enhancing both functionality and character. The spacious chef’s kitchen opens to an inviting keeping room with a fireplace, while the main living room showcases custom built-in shelving framing a second fireplace, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Additional flexible spaces include a sunroom on the main level and a finished basement with a fireplace, perfectly suited for a home office, fitness room, or den. Hardwood floors run throughout the residence, with all five bedrooms located on the upper level, including two with ensuite baths. Multiple French doors lead to a level backyard with a flagstone patio and a tranquil outdoor setting. Zoned for highly regarded Morningside Elementary and just minutes from Piedmont Park, the BeltLine, dining, shopping, and major intown amenities, this home is ideal for tenants seeking a refined rental that blends historic character, space, walkability, and an exceptional intown location.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Anthony Acosta

Harry Norman Realtors Brokerage Phone: 404-233-4142 License #331379 Listed on: 01/19/2026

Harry Norman Realtors

Last Renter's Agent

Anthony Acosta

Harry Norman Realtors Brokerage Phone: 404-233-4142 License #331379 Listed on: 01/19/2026

Harry Norman Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the upper level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

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

Schools

  • Morningside- Elementary School
  • David T Howard Middle School
  • Midtown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 1/19/26
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17 005100070054

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Morningside Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Grounds Care, Pest Control, Security, Trash Collection, Water
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Pets Allowed: Call
  • Land Lease Amount: 6900
  • Available Date: 2026-01-19

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3169
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.27
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: HNBH11
  • Subdivision Name: Morningside
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 17-0051-0007-005-4
  • FMLS_MlsPropertyType: Residential Lease
  • FMLS_Management: Owner Managed
  • FMLS_Dock: None
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Keeping Room, Living Room
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
  • Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Partial
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 480
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • RoomBedroomFeatures: Sitting Room
  • FMLS_UpperLevelFullBathrooms: 3
  • FMLS_MainLevelHalfBathrooms: 1
  • RoomDiningRoomFeatures: Separate Dining Room
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Cabinets Stain, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
  • FMLS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 5
  • RoomMasterBathroomFeatures: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Brick 4 Sides
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: City, Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Security: None
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Other
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: David T Howard

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 17 005100070054
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761.2
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2026-07-31
  • Additional Parcels: No

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Morningside-
  • High School: Midtown

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,381,597

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$638,000 --
$522,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Rented $6,900 0.0% --
03/20/2026 03/20/26 Under Contract -- -- --
01/19/2026 01/19/26 For Rent $6,900 +3.8% --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Rented $6,650 0.0% --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Price Changed $6,650 -4.3% $2 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Rent $6,950 +4.5% --
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Rented $6,650 0.0% --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 For Rent $6,650 +35.7% --
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Rented $4,900 0.0% --
09/08/2017 09/08/17 For Rent $4,900 +3.2% --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Rented $4,750 0.0% --
01/30/2016 01/30/16 Under Contract -- -- --
12/02/2015 12/02/15 For Rent $4,750 +5.6% --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Rent $4,500 -- --
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

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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 $14,660 $460,000 $88,680 $371,320
2023 $14,674 $460,000 $88,680 $371,320
2022 $12,789 $425,080 $88,680 $336,400
2021 $12,801 $316,000 $107,600 $208,400
2020 $12,945 $316,000 $107,600 $208,400
2019 $490 $369,560 $128,480 $241,080
2018 $11,263 $353,560 $107,600 $245,960
2017 $12,322 $315,680 $103,480 $212,200
2016 $10,372 $315,680 $103,480 $212,200
2015 $11,351 $340,000 $103,480 $236,520
2014 $7,758 $284,000 $88,400 $195,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7705769

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 17-0051-0007-005-4

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